Elegoo, a prominent player in global smart manufacturing, has officially launched pre-orders for its first Core-XY 3D printer, the Centauri Carbon, on February 17, 2025. Priced at $299.99, this printer is designed to enhance reliability, creativity, and productivity for makers, professionals, and home users alike.
Key Features of Centauri Carbon
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Innovative Design: The Centauri Carbon boasts a sleek space-gray metal finish and a fully enclosed die-cast frame, elevating both its safety and aesthetic appeal. Unlike traditional printers that necessitate comprehensive assembly, it’s designed for immediate use straight out of the box.
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Impressive Performance: With a build volume of 256 × 256 × 256 mm, the printer supports high speeds of up to 500mm/s and accelerations reaching 20,000 mm/s². Its 1000W heating bed rapidly achieves optimal temperatures, drastically reducing prep time.
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Versatile Material Support: The Centauri Carbon accommodates various filament types, including PLA, PETG, TPU, and even high-temperature materials, with a maximum nozzle temperature of 320°C.
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User-Friendly Features: Automatic bed leveling and a responsive 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen simplify setup and operation. It also enables OTA firmware updates and allows for time-lapse recording through its built-in camera.
Enhanced Print Quality
The printer employs advanced technologies such as Vibration Compensation and Pressure Advance Compensation to ensure smooth extrusion and improved print quality. Its dual-sided magnetic build plate further minimizes warping and facilitates easy print removal.
Open-Source Compatibility
The ElegooSlicer, an open-source software tailored for preparing 3D models, is based on Orca Slicer, allowing users to customize and innovate further. Detailed instructions for the Orca Slicer compatibility can be found here.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders are currently open for the Centauri Carbon:
- US: $299.99
- UK: £299.99
- EU: €329.99
- Canada: CAD 449.99
- Australia: AUD 699.99
- Japan: ¥60,000
To secure your order or learn more, visit the Elegoo official store.
About Elegoo
Founded in 2015, Elegoo has rapidly established itself within the smart manufacturing sector, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, and other technologies. With over 700 employees and a global footprint spanning more than 90 countries, the brand is committed to advancing creativity and technology in personal projects and professional applications.