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Elegoo Centauri 2
Open variant of the Centauri Carbon 2 platform with a 256 mm build volume. Enclosure, camera, lighting and filter are omitted, multi-colour printing is optional with CANVAS.
Ideal for: Users who mainly print PLA, PETG and TPU and can do without an enclosure and camera
Open printersCoreXY printersMulticolour printing
Price in the manufacturer's shop€299As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Same print values as the enclosed model (350 °C nozzle, 110 °C bed)
- Hardened nozzle
- Printing possible without forced cloud use
Cons
- No camera
- Open design, ABS only of limited use
- No lighting and no air filter
Specs
| Price range | €200 to €400 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €299 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 398 × 404 × 490 mm |
| Weight | 13.7 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 350 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive (dual-gear) with hardened nozzle, filament sensor and clog detection |
| Calibration | Fully automatic, 121 measuring points, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with CANVAS (4 colours, RFID detection) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PLA-CF |
| Camera | no |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB, app |
| Display | 5" touchscreen |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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