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ELEGOO · 3D PRINTING
Centauri 2
Bring hands-on design and prototyping into your classroom, STEM lab or makerspace. The Centauri 2 combines automatic setup features with a spacious build area, helping beginners get started while giving experienced users room to develop more advanced projects.
This is the Centauri 2 single-printer model. The CANVAS multicolour system is sold separately.
Key Features
CoreXY printing at up to 500 mm/s, with a recommended speed of 250 mm/s.
256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume for classroom models and prototypes.
350 °C maximum nozzle temperature and support for PLA, PETG, PLA-CF and TPU.
Automatic calibration, 121-point bed leveling and power loss recovery.
5-inch colour touchscreen, USB and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Product Details




Specifications
Printing Performance
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
|---|---|
| Printing speed | Up to 500 mm/s; recommended 250 mm/s |
| Default acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Maximum acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Printing accuracy | ±0.1 mm |
| Layer thickness | 0.1–0.4 mm; recommended 0.2 mm |
| Recommended filaments | PLA, PETG, PLA-CF, TPU |
| Filaments not recommended | ABS/ABS-CF, ASA/ASA-CF, PET/PET-CF, PETG-CF, PA/PA-CF, PC |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
Multicolor Capability
| CANVAS system | Not included; sold separately |
|---|---|
| 4-color printing | Not included in the base configuration |
| RFID filament detection | Not included in the base configuration |
| Automatic refill | Not included in the base configuration |
| Automatic tangle detection | Not included in the base configuration |
Hardware
| Printing technology | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) |
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| Printing platform size | 260 × 260 mm |
| Extruder | Dual-gear direct extruder; 1 fan |
| Nozzle | Brass-hardened steel |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm |
| Build plate | Dual-sided spring steel sheet: textured PEI and PLA-specific surfaces |
| Bed leveling | 121-point automatic leveling and partial bed leveling |
| Z-axis | 3 lead screws and 3 linear guide rods |
| Motor drive | Silent drive on all axes |
| Motherboard | ELEGOO self-developed motherboard |
| Camera | Not included; optional expansion |
| LED lighting | Not included; optional expansion |
| Air filter | Not included; optional expansion |
Temperature
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 350 °C |
|---|---|
| Maximum heated bed temperature | 110 °C at 25 °C ambient temperature |
| Ambient operating temperature | 5–40 °C |
Sensors and Automation
| Smart exhaust grille | Not included; optional expansion |
|---|---|
| Fully automatic calibration | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes |
| Clog detection | Yes |
| Automatic filament unloading | Yes |
| Fan self-check | Yes |
| Part cooling fan drop detection | Yes |
| Power loss recovery | Yes |
Operation and Connectivity
| Operating system | ELEGOO OS |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 5-inch colour capacitive touchscreen |
| Languages | English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Slicing software | ElegooSlicer (recommended), Orca, Cura |
| Input formats | STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP |
| Output format | Gcode |
Dimensions and Electrical
| Machine dimensions | 398 × 404 × 490 mm |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions | 465 × 460 × 560 mm |
| Net weight | 13.7 kg |
| Gross weight | 17.5 kg |
| Power input | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power output | 24 V |
| Rated power | 1100 W at 220 V; 350 W at 110 V |
What's in the Box
View included accessories

- Centauri 2 3D printer
- Touchscreen
- Spool holder assembly
- Power cord
- Filament runout sensor cable
- Unclogging pin
- Allen wrench
- Screwdriver
- Filament sample
- Spare heatbed nozzle wiper
- User manual
- USB flash drive
- Scraper blade