Like the first Centauri Carbon, the CC2 is a delightful Core XY 3D printer that’s easy on the budget. While the four-color system looks a bit awkward, it performs reliably.
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Elegoo has introduced its first four-color printer, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo , a new variant of its stellar Centauri Carbon CoreXY 3D printer. “Combo” might be a bit of a misnomer, as the color system is baked into the CC2 and not the optional module that fans of the original Centauri were hoping to see.
The design is reminiscent of Flashforge’s AD5X , with Bowden tubes arching over the top of the machine before hooking directly into the hot end. A sleek “top hat” style lid completes the enclosure for printing with higher temperature filaments.
The Centauri Carbon 2 remains a moderately priced machine, with a reasonable $449 price tag. It is being marketed as a family-friendly machine for beginners and hobbyists, though it would be a welcome addition to makers seeking to add color to their 3D printing workshop. During testing, the printer handled all manner of filaments well, with a hardened steel nozzle capable of hitting 350 °C.
Specifications: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Swipe to scroll horizontally Build Volume 256 x 256 x 256 mm (10.07 x 10.07 x 10.07 inches) Material PLA/PETG/TPU/ABS/ASA/PA/PC (up to 350°C) Extruder Type Direct Drive Nozzle .4mm hardened steel Build Platform PEI-coated steel flex plate, both smooth and textured, heated Bed Leveling Automatic + Z offset Filament Runout Sensor Yes Connectivity LAN, WiFi, USB Flash Drive Interface 5 inch Color touchscreen Machine Footprint 500 x 480 x 743 mm (19.68 x 18.89 x 29.25 inches) Machine Weight 19.35 kg (42.65 lbs) MSRP $449.00 Release Date January 26, 2026
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo: Included in the Box
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The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 comes in one box with all you need to get started. You get the tools and hardware needed to assemble and maintain the printer, a printable scraper blade, a small filament coil, and a paper copy of the manual. Elegoo also includes a USB stick with a copy of ElegooSlicer and a PDF copy of the manual.
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