Documented specifications
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
The Centauri Carbon 2 is an enclosed filament printer with a nominal 256 mm cubic build volume.
In short The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is an enclosed filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 × 10.1 in) build volume. Elegoo claims a 500 mm/s top speed, a 350 °C (662 °F) nozzle and a 110 °C (230 °F) bed; the printer measures 398 × 404 × 490 mm (15.7 × 15.9 × 19.3 in) and weighs 17.5 kg (38.6 lb).
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FDM · EnclosedWhy consider it?
Another manufacturer to compare when you need an enclosed machine in the 256 mm build-volume class.
What to verify
Carbon, Carbon 2 and Carbon 2 Combo are different listings. Confirm the complete package before comparing prices.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 specifications
- Technology
- Filament (FDM)
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 × 10.1 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 398 × 404 × 490 mm (15.7 × 15.9 × 19.3 in)
- Weight
- 17.5 kg (38.6 lb)
- Enclosure
- Enclosed
- Claimed top speed
- 500 mm/s
- Claimed acceleration
- 20,000 mm/s²
- Max nozzle temperature
- 350 °C (662 °F)
- Max bed temperature
- 110 °C (230 °F)
- Multicolor
- CANVAS: verify the selected machine or Combo package.
- Materials
- Use the materials and profiles approved for the exact Elegoo configuration.
- Screen
- 5-inch touchscreen
- Built-in camera
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, USB
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling, filament runout sensor, filament cutter, built-in air filtration
How much space does it need?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 measures 398 × 404 × 490 mm (15.7 × 15.9 × 19.3 in) for a 256 × 256 × 256 mm (10.1 × 10.1 × 10.1 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 21% of the machine’s volume. Add room for the spool or multicolor unit, cables and ventilation.
Source: official Elegoo pages (fr.elegoo.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.
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Which projects is it for?
The Centauri Carbon 2 is an enclosed FDM printer with a nominal 256 mm build volume and automatic calibration advertised per Elegoo. It targets general-purpose enclosed printing, with a CANVAS multicolor extension available for projects that need it.
An enclosed machine of this size suits regular projects rather than occasional ones, especially if the materials you're targeting benefit from an enclosure, like ABS or ASA.
Materials and configuration
Compatible materials and the profiles to use depend on the exact Elegoo configuration of the Centauri Carbon 2; it's best to check the profile matching each targeted filament rather than assume it from another machine in the brand's lineup.
The CANVAS extension adds multicolor capability but is sold separately per Elegoo: its compatibility with your configuration needs confirming before purchase.
What the bundle includes or not
Do not confuse the Carbon, the Carbon 2, and the Carbon 2 Combo: listing contents change from one to another per Elegoo, especially regarding the CANVAS extension.
Check precisely what your chosen listing includes (machine alone or a Combo bundle with CANVAS) before comparing one price with another.
Before buying, compare the Centauri Carbon 2's spec sheet and the exact bundle contents listed by the retailer (nozzle, bed, multicolor accessories included or not) rather than relying only on the product photo. Warranty terms and after-sales support can also differ between the manufacturer's own store and a third-party retailer, worth checking before comparing two listings. Because the enclosure adds wiring, fans, and sometimes a camera module, it is also worth confirming what maintenance or replacement parts the manufacturer documents for those components before committing to heavy regular use.
Alternatives to compare
For the original model in this lineup, the Centauri Carbon shares a similar volume with differences to verify per Elegoo. The Elegoo page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup.
For another enclosed chassis at the same nominal volume, the Bambu Lab P1S remains a comparison worth making, and the enclosed 3D printer guide explains what an enclosure genuinely adds.
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Sources and limits
- Source: official Elegoo pages (fr.elegoo.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
- How we assess specifications
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.