Elegoo
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Enclosed CoreXY printer with a 256 mm cube build volume, 500 mm/s top speed and a 320°C hardened nozzle.
Best for Budget enclosed CoreXY printingBest for PLA-CF and PETG functional partsBest for Beginners who want auto calibrationBest for Small workshops printing everyday parts
Overview
The Centauri Carbon is Elegoo's first enclosed CoreXY printer, with a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume, 500 mm/s top speed and 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration. It ships with a 320°C hotend and brass-hardened steel nozzle for carbon fiber filled filaments. Elegoo has since replaced it on its US store with the Centauri Carbon 2.
What it is
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is an enclosed CoreXY FDM printer that Elegoo launched in 2025 as its first CoreXY machine. It was positioned as a low-cost, ready-to-print alternative to other enclosed CoreXY printers, and Elegoo describes it as able to "print right out of the box." As of late October 2026 it is no longer listed new on Elegoo's US store. The store's Centauri series now centers on the Centauri Carbon 2 and Centauri 2 families, and the only original Centauri Carbon listings are pre-owned units marked out of stock. Elegoo's global site still has a product page for it.
Key specs that matter
- Build volume: 256 x 256 x 256 mm, a common size for this class that fits most household parts, cosplay pieces and functional prints.
- Motion: CoreXY kinematics with a rated top speed of 500 mm/s and acceleration of 20,000 mm/s2, according to Elegoo.
- Hotend: 320°C maximum with a brass-hardened steel nozzle, which Elegoo markets as heat and wear resistant. That matters for abrasive filaments such as PLA-CF.
- Bed: 110°C heated bed.
- Enclosure: Fully enclosed chamber. There is no active chamber heater, so chamber temperature comes only from the bed and hotend.
- Calibration: Elegoo lists auto leveling, auto Z offset, auto vibration calibration and auto pressure advance calibration.
- Camera: A built-in chamber camera for monitoring.
- Multicolor: Elegoo lists a CANVAS accessory for the Centauri Carbon. It is optional and was not part of the base printer.
Who it suits
The Centauri Carbon fits buyers who want an enclosed printer for PLA and PETG plus some engineering materials, without paying for a premium brand. The hardened nozzle and 320°C hotend make carbon fiber filled PLA practical out of the box. The enclosure helps keep drafts away from warp-prone materials. Tom's Hardware gave it an Editor's Choice award and noted that it works over a local network without requiring cloud access.
What to know before buying
Because it is no longer sold new on Elegoo's US store, buying one now usually means a third-party seller or a used unit. Check the condition and warranty status carefully. Elegoo's newer Centauri Carbon 2 is listed at $349 on us.elegoo.com (regular $359), with a Combo bundle at $399 (regular $449). Compare the two before buying old stock.
Tom's Hardware's review flagged a few practical points. The interior light is dim, which also limits the camera image with the door closed. The cold plate gripped weakly at the suggested 30°C and worked better at 60°C. The Bowden path has a sharp bend near the toolhead, and TPU needed hand-feeding. The printer runs a Klipper-based firmware and ships with ElegooSlicer, which is based on Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer.
The enclosure is passive. ABS and ASA can benefit from the closed chamber, but there is no heater to hold a set chamber temperature. Elegoo's product page does not state a noise level or official connectivity list, so check those details against the manual if they matter to you.
Specifications
| Type | FDM |
|---|---|
| Price | Check current price |
| Build volume | 256×256×256 mm |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s |
| Multicolor | Yes (CANVAS for Centauri Carbon (optional accessory listed by Elegoo)) |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, camera |
| Noise | Not listed |
| Release year | 2025 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- CoreXY motion with a rated 500 mm/s top speed and 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration keeps print times short for everyday parts.
- The fully enclosed chamber shields prints from drafts and helps with warp-prone materials compared with open-frame printers.
- A 320°C hotend with a brass-hardened steel nozzle lets it run carbon fiber filled filaments without a nozzle upgrade.
- Elegoo lists automatic leveling, Z offset, vibration and pressure advance calibration, so setup needs little manual tuning.
- The 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume covers most functional parts and household prints in a single piece.
- A built-in chamber camera allows remote monitoring of prints without buying an add-on camera.
Cons
- It is no longer sold new on Elegoo's US store, so buyers depend on leftover third-party stock or used units.
- There is no active chamber heater, so the enclosure is passive and cannot hold a set temperature for demanding materials.
- Tom's Hardware found the chamber lighting dim, which also makes the built-in camera feed hard to read with the door closed.
- Tom's Hardware reported weak plate grip at the suggested 30°C bed temperature, with better results at 60°C.
- Multicolor printing needs the separate CANVAS accessory, so the base printer handles only one filament at a time.
- Tom's Hardware noted a sharp Bowden tube bend near the toolhead, and TPU had to be hand-fed the last few centimeters.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elegoo Centauri Carbon discontinued?
It is no longer listed new on Elegoo's US store as of October 2026. The store's Centauri lineup now features the Centauri Carbon 2 and Centauri 2 models, and the original only appears as out-of-stock pre-owned listings. Elegoo's global site still has a product page.
Can the Centauri Carbon print carbon fiber filament?
Yes. Elegoo ships it with a brass-hardened steel nozzle and a 320°C hotend and markets it as carbon fiber printing ready. Elegoo's own sample prints use PLA-CF.
Does the Centauri Carbon have a heated chamber?
No. It has a fully enclosed chamber, but no active chamber heater. Tom's Hardware lists the lack of a heated chamber as a con, so warm-chamber materials rely on heat from the bed and hotend.
Can it print in multiple colors?
Not on its own. Elegoo lists a CANVAS accessory for the Centauri Carbon, which adds multi-filament feeding as an optional extra. The base printer prints one filament at a time.
What is the difference between the Centauri Carbon and Centauri Carbon 2?
The Centauri Carbon 2 is the newer model Elegoo now sells in its place on us.elegoo.com, at $349 or $399 for the Combo. Elegoo describes it as offering multi-material capability. Compare current specs on Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 page before choosing.
Sources
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon landing page (official)
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon product page, global store (official)
- Elegoo Centauri series collection, US store (official)
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2, US store (official)
- Tom's Hardware: Elegoo Centauri Carbon review
- Elegoo US store, Certified Pre-Owned 3D printers (official)
Verdict
The Centauri Carbon suits buyers who find a well-priced unit and want an enclosed, fast CoreXY printer with a hardened nozzle. Most new buyers should look at the Centauri Carbon 2, which has replaced it on Elegoo's US store.
Comparisons
Related printers
