🗓 Released Jan 26, 2026
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
📐 256×256×256 mm⚡ 500 mm/s🎨 4-color
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📊Printer Specs
TypeFDM
TierProsumer
MotionCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots
Enclosure❌ No
Auto Calibration✅ Yes
Open Source❌ No
Supported Materials
PLAPETGABSASATPU
💡About the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2, launched January 26, 2026 at $419, is Elegoo's first multicolor FDM printer. It features a CoreXY motion system, 256×256×256 mm build volume, 500 mm/s print speed, and a 350°C high-temperature nozzle for engineering filaments. The CANVAS 4-color multicolor system is Elegoo's proprietary filament-switching solution, marking Elegoo's entry into the competitive multicolor FDM segment.
- Elegoo's first multicolor FDM
The Centauri Carbon 2 marks Elegoo's entry into multicolor FDM printing — bringing the brand's value-focused approach to a segment dominated by Bambu and Anycubic.
- 350°C nozzle for engineering filaments
The high-temperature nozzle enables printing of PA, PA-CF, and PC on an open-frame CoreXY — a notable differentiator at this price point.
- CANVAS 4-color multicolor system
Elegoo's proprietary CANVAS system provides 4-color filament switching at a competitive all-in price of $419.
🎯Who is this for?
Elegoo users and budget-conscious makers who want multicolor FDM from a brand known for resin printers — or those looking for a capable CoreXY with high-temperature nozzle capability at $419.
❓FAQs
Centauri Carbon 2 vs Bambu A1 Combo — which multicolor printer is better?
The Bambu A1 Combo has a more mature ecosystem (Bambu Studio), better-documented AMS multicolor, and a much larger community. The Centauri Carbon 2 is priced similarly but is a first-generation multicolor product from Elegoo — expect a steeper learning curve and a less mature software ecosystem. If ecosystem and reliability matter, Bambu. If you prefer Elegoo's ecosystem or want the 350°C nozzle capability, the Centauri Carbon 2 is worth considering.
What is the CANVAS multicolor system?
CANVAS is Elegoo's 4-filament switching system for the Centauri Carbon 2. It switches between 4 spools mid-print, similar in concept to Bambu's AMS Lite. As a first-generation system, it has less community documentation than Bambu AMS, but provides the same basic 4-color capability.
Can the Centauri Carbon 2 print PA-CF reliably without an enclosure?
The 350°C nozzle enables PA-CF extrusion, but the lack of an enclosure makes reliable PA-CF printing challenging — PA is highly susceptible to warping without chamber heating. For occasional small PA-CF parts it may work, but for consistent engineering results, an enclosed printer with active chamber heating is strongly recommended.