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 Carbon 2 Combo
Centauri Carbon 2 bundled with the CANVAS multi-material unit: 350 C nozzle, enclosed CoreXY, HEPA and carbon filtration.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
350 C claimed max nozzle temperature - 30 C above the first-generation Centauri Carbon
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
Price snapshot
$399.00 on us.elegoo.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $449.00
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
Sources & dates
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 & pricing4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo | |
| Release date (announcement and actual shipping) | Listed on the ELEGOO US store from 9 August 2026 (Shopify publish date) | 1 source |
| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | $399.00 on us.elegoo.com, Aug 2026, against a compare-at price of $449.00 | 1 source |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | The Centauri Carbon 2 sold with the CANVAS multicolour unit. Every printing figure matches the bare Centauri Carbon 2; what changes is the body - 500 x 480 x 743 mm and 19.35 kg with CANVAS fitted - and CANVAS capability being listed Yes. Against the first-generation Centauri Carbon: 350 C nozzle rather than 320 C, clog detection added, and a HEPA plus coconut-shell carbon filter stack rather than the nano mineral crystal filter. An ELEGOO x emoji collaboration edition of the same machine is also listed | 4 sources
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Size, frame & enclosure5 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 | |
| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 500 x 480 x 743 mm with the CANVAS unit fitted | |
| Net weight (kg) | 19.35 kg net, 23.8 kg gross | |
| Frame construction & material | Integrated die-cast aluminium construction (Centauri Carbon platform) | 1 source
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| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Fully enclosed; the Centauri Carbon 2 uses a HEPA plus granulated coconut-shell activated-carbon filter stack rather than the first generation's nano mineral crystal filter, and adds a smart exhaust grille | 2 sources |
Motion system3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other) | CoreXY | |
| Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlash | Three lead screws with three linear guide rods | |
| Stepper drivers (exact model e.g. TMC2209; UART/SPI; sensorless homing?) | "Silent Drive (All Axes)"; no driver part number published |
Speed & acceleration3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 500 mm/s or less, with 250 mm/s given as the recommended speed | |
| Recommended/typical print speed | 250 mm/s recommended printing speed (manufacturer figure) | |
| Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²) | 20000 mm/s2 maximum acceleration; default 10000 mm/s2 |
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 |
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
FlowTech with the CC2 thermistor variant
This replacement changes to the FlowTech cold-change nozzle system. Select the Centauri Carbon 2 option because the manufacturer distinguishes its thermistor parameters from the first-generation printer.
Applies to: Centauri Carbon 2/Combo; use its CC2 option. The listing does not establish compatibility with the open-frame Centauri 2.
Manufacturer documentation Sources & dates
- Micro Swiss: Centauri Carbon 1/2 FlowTech variants · 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 | |
| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 350 C claimed max nozzle temperature - 30 C above the first-generation Centauri Carbon |
Build plate & heating2 fields
| 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 | |
| Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sided | Dual-sided spring steel sheet, textured PEI plus a PLA-specific surface |
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 with full-auto calibration |
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 filament unloading and power-loss recovery | |
| Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade path | CANVAS multi-material capability included - the defining difference from the bare Centauri Carbon 2 |
Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | Ideal: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA. Capable: TPU, PC, PA, PET and fibre-reinforced filaments |
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" is all ELEGOO publishes | |
| Total rated power draw | 1100 W at 220 V, 350 W at 110 V rated; 24 V output |
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, Orca and Cura supported |
Connectivity, display & camera4 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 5-inch colour capacitive touch screen (the first-generation Centauri Carbon used a 4.3-inch panel) | |
| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Colour touch UI; LED lighting fitted; STL, OBJ, 3MF and STEP input | |
| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | USB and Wi-Fi | |
| Camera: built-in / optional? Resolution & framerate (verify — marketing often omits real fps) | Camera fitted |
Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Noise & power consumption1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method) | Operating sound published as 45 dB or less - a manufacturer figure with no distance or method stated, and 10 dB below the first-generation Centauri Carbon's published figure |
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 references6 sources
- ELEGOO compare-products page, which embeds the full per-model specification JSON for every Neptune, Centauri and OrangeStorm machine · 2026-08 · vendor
- ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Shopify product JSON (price and store publish date) · 2026-08 · vendor
- ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 2 product page (Centauri Carbon 2 vs Centauri Carbon side-by-side table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- ELEGOO Centauri Carbon product page (full specification table) · 2026-08 · vendor
- ELEGOO US store 3D printers collection (current line-up, Aug 2026) · 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 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
- Micro Swiss: Centauri Carbon 1/2 FlowTech variants · Checked 2026-10-20