en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's Elegoo has launched two new printers in the Centauri 2 series: the Centauri 2 Combo, which supports four-color printing, and the Centauri 2, which lacks a multi-color system. Official sales will begin on June 24. Both models feature a CoreXY architecture, with a maximum printing speed of 500 mm/s, and are equipped with 22 smart sensors for real-time print monitoring. The Centauri 2 starts at $299, and the Centauri 2 Combo starts at $349.
The core of the Centauri 2 Combo is the CANVAS system, which fully automates four-color printing. Four independent motors control filament switching, and the shortest filament path ensures smooth color transitions. Filaments are automatically identified via RFID tags, eliminating the need for manual setup; when one spool runs out, the system automatically switches to the next spool of the same type without interrupting the print. CANVAS also handles filament tangling detection—when a problem is detected, the printer pauses, and the upgraded spool holder rewinds unused filament to reduce waste.
Both models share the same mechanical platform and software. The CoreXY architecture, paired with dual 4260 stepper motors that independently drive the X and Y axes, achieves printing speeds of up to 500 mm/s and acceleration of 20,000 mm/s², maintaining ±0.1 mm precision. A die-cast aluminum frame and precision linear rails ensure stability during high-speed operation. Auto-calibration is completed in two steps: 121-point full auto-leveling covers the entire heated bed surface, while partial leveling calibrates only the print area, reducing setup time by 75%. Automatic Z-offset precisely sets the nozzle-to-bed height, ensuring reliable first-layer adhesion. Active vibration compensation eliminates ringing and ghosting during high-speed printing; pressure advance calibration controls material flow based on print head speed; and a precise temperature control system prevents warping in complex geometries. The dual-sided print plate features a smooth PLA surface on one side and a textured PEI surface on the other.
The two models differ in size: the Centauri 2 Combo measures 500 x 480 x 586 mm and weighs 15.5 kg; the Centauri 2 is more compact at 398 x 404 x 490 mm and weighs 13.7 kg. Both have the same build volume of 256 x 256 x 256 mm. Compared to the older Centauri Carbon 2, the new series adopts an open-frame design, without a top cover, front door, or side panels, and lacks a built-in cooling system or lighting. However, both models can be optionally equipped with a camera and air filter.
Both models operate within the Elegoo ecosystem, including ElegooSlicer, the Nexprint model platform, and the Matrix APP for remote printer management. ElegooSlicer is compatible with Orca and Cura, supporting STL, OBJ, 3MF, and STEP file formats. The user interface is based on a 5-inch color capacitive touchscreen and supports eight languages. A quick-release print head cover facilitates nozzle replacement, and a silicone nozzle cleaner rated for 350°C keeps the nozzle clean during filament changes. The Centauri 2 Combo is priced at $349 / €349 / £299, and the Centauri 2 at $299 / €299 / £249, with sales starting on June 24, 2026.
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