Elegoo Centauri 2: Multi-colour printing without the massive price tag

The new open-frame Elegoo Centauri 2 series promises four-colour capabilities and high speeds for a much more accessible price.

The new open Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 and Centauri Carbon 2 combo. Picture: Elegoo

A few months ago, I spent some time with the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2. That machine was a lovely, enclosed affair, which is ideal for those who want multi-colour printing and a requirement to print more advanced filament types. 

The new Centauri 2 Series is a different beast entirely; it’s open-frame, much faster, and aims to bring the chaos of multi-colour printing to anyone with a spare bit of desk space. The real star here is the Canvas system. For too long, multi-colour printing has been an expensive headache involving messy filament swaps and constant monitoring. This setup supports four colours and handles the switching automatically, including features like RFID recognition to keep your spools in check.