{
  "id": 6607044,
  "title": "This $399 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo with $1 filament is the perfect 3D printer deal for beginners — flash sale discount nets you a Core XY printer with four-color system and auto bed leveling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/this-399-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo-with-1-filament-is-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/this-usd399-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo-deal-with-usd1-filament-is-the-perfect-3d-printer-deal-for-beginners-flash-sale-discount-nets-you-a-core-xy-printer-with-four-color-system-and-auto-bed-leveling"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elegoo is offering a special deal on their Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer throughout September, celebrating its community of makers. For $400 (or $399 if you don't want the extra PLA filament), you can purchase the printer along with 1KG of PLA filament. Introduced earlier this year, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo scored 3.5 stars in a review, making it a great option for beginner makers due to its affordable price and features.\n\nThe printer utilizes a Core XY 3D printing technology with a 256 x 256 x 256mm build volume. It supports multiple materials and colors, with a four-color system that allows for instant color switching and smart filament detection. The printer can handle various materials, including PLA, PET-GF, PCTG, TPU, and ABS, and offers support for auto bed leveling, making it user-friendly.\n\nThe Centauri Carbon 2 Combo comes with a large touchscreen, 31 intelligent sensors, and calibration tools to ensure easy operation. The printer boasts high print quality, rivaling other pricier models. With a sale price of $400 (or $399), this deal provides a large build volume, fast print speeds, and a good range of colors and materials for just under $400, making it an excellent budget-friendly choice for new makers.",
  "summary": "Grab this budget-friendly 3D printer from Elegoo, the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, for $399, and pay just $1 extra for 1KG of filament.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}