3D Printing InfoBuild volume
256 x 256 x 256 mm; printing platform 260 x 260 mm
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
ELEGOO Centauri 2 Combo
Centauri 2 bundled with the CANVAS four-colour unit, adding RFID filament detection, auto refill and tangle detection.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
350 C claimed max nozzle temperature
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
Price snapshot
Not recorded in this catalog.
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
A closer look
Full specifications inside each chapterHardware, software & ownership
Understand the hardware, explore compatible changes and find a diagnostic starting point when something goes wrong. Expand the specification sections for every recorded value, condition and original reference.
Machine & motion
Dimensions, construction and the hardware that moves the print.
Model, variants & pricing2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | ELEGOO Centauri 2 Combo - the Centauri 2 sold with the CANVAS multicolour unit | 1 source |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Same printer as the bare Centauri 2 for every motion, hotend, bed and electronics figure; what the Combo adds is 4-colour CANVAS printing, RFID filament detection, auto refill and auto tangle detection, and what it costs is bench space - 500 x 480 x 586 mm and 15.5 kg against 398 x 404 x 490 mm and 13.7 kg. Camera, LED lighting and air filter remain optional expansions on both | 1 source |
Size, frame & enclosure4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable | 256 x 256 x 256 mm; printing platform 260 x 260 mm | 1 source |
| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 500 x 480 x 586 mm with the CANVAS unit fitted | 1 source |
| Net weight (kg) | 15.5 kg net, 19 kg gross | 1 source |
| Frame construction & material | Rigid aluminium frame (Centauri 2 platform) | 1 source |
Motion system2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | CoreXY with dual 4260 stepper motors | 1 source |
| Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlash | Three lead screws with three linear guide rods | 1 source |
Speed & acceleration3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 500 mm/s or less, recommended 250 mm/s | 1 source |
| Recommended/typical print speed | 250 mm/s recommended printing speed | 1 source |
| Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²) | 20000 mm/s2 maximum acceleration; default 10000 mm/s2 | 1 source |
Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Dual-gear direct extruder with one fan | 1 source |
Nozzle blockage: inspect wear, then test extrusion
ELEGOO’s shared guide starts by checking nozzle-tip wear, then uses a controlled extrusion test, cleaning needle and cold-pull route. Follow the illustrated toolhead reassembly and test before returning to a long print.
Applies to: Centauri 2/Combo and Centauri Carbon 2/Combo are explicitly named; use the matching toolhead and temperature instructions.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- ELEGOO: Centauri 2 and Carbon 2 nozzle unclogging · Checked 2026-10-20
Hotend & nozzle2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?) | Brass-hardened steel nozzle, 0.4 mm, titanium-alloy heat break | 1 source |
| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 350 C claimed max nozzle temperature | 1 source |
Build plate & heating1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit | 110 C max heated bed temperature at 25 C ambient | 1 source |
Leveling & Z-offset1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe) | 121-point auto-levelling plus partial bed levelling | 1 source |
Filament handling2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor (type, location) | Filament run-out sensor, clog detection, auto tangle detection, RFID filament detection, auto refill, auto filament unloading and power-loss recovery | 1 source |
| Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade path | CANVAS four-colour printing with RFID filament identification and automatic refill - the defining difference from the bare Centauri 2 | 1 source |
Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | Ideal: PLA, PETG, PLA-CF, TPU. Not recommended: ABS/ABS-CF, ASA/ASA-CF, PET/PET-CF, PETG-CF, PA/PA-CF, PC | 1 source |
Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Electronics & power2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mainboard model & MCU (exact chip markings if teardowns exist) | "Powerful Self-Developed Motherboard" | 1 source |
| Total rated power draw | 1100 W at 220 V, 350 W at 110 V rated | 1 source |
Firmware & openness1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary) | ELEGOO OS; ElegooSlicer recommended | 1 source |
Connectivity, display & camera3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 5-inch colour capacitive touch screen | 1 source |
| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Colour touch UI; STL, OBJ, 3MF and STEP input | 1 source |
| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | USB and Wi-Fi | 1 source |
Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Support & ecosystem1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes) | 12 months on brand-new machines and parts, but ELEGOO's own table excludes a long list of parts from that: PEI plate / build plate / nozzle kit / PTFE tube / heater / thermistor / hot end / packaging / manual / tools carry no warranty at all, and the extruder, extruder kit and printhead kit get 6 months. Certified pre-owned machines carry no warranty | 1 source
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Sources & notes
How to read this guide
This guide presents the catalog’s sourced record for this exact model. Source dates belong to each reference; a page update does not mean every specification has been rechecked.
Prices are dated listing snapshots, with configuration, regional and sale conditions. They are not current offers. Unknown values remain unfilled.
Firmware, variants and available accessories can change. Read the original reference before making a purchase or planning a process.
Catalog references2 sources
- ELEGOO Centauri 2 product page (Centauri 2 Combo vs Centauri 2 side-by-side specification table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- ELEGOO Refund & Warranty policy (warranty period table) · 2026-08 · vendor
Ownership research & coverage
Firmware, modifications and troubleshooting links are checked against the model and stated hardware or firmware revision. A creator’s compatibility claim is not a fit test by this site. Official troubleshooting describes a diagnostic route; individual reports do not establish a failure rate.
This review did not verify firmware customization or update guidance, printable modifications, hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- ELEGOO: Centauri 2 and Carbon 2 nozzle unclogging · Checked 2026-10-20
- ELEGOO: CANVAS for Centauri Carbon 2/Centauri 2 · Checked 2026-10-20