Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates look to be handled just like the Centauri Carbon 1, and the printer is using Wi-Fi to receive prints over the network. There is a reference to 6GB+ in the text and using an AI translation service on the image, it possibly refers to on-device storage.
I can see a reference to a camera, and machine translation is a bit sketchy here, but there are no references to resolution, leaving me to surmise that it is the same 720p camera as the original. The camera was OK, but the LED light system was very poor on the original, and I cannot see any claims of improved lighting for the Centauri Carbon 2.
The Centauri Carbon 2 is a bit of a mystery for now. We know it exists, and we can surmise some details from the product page. The biggest change is seemingly multi-material printing, something that was touted for the original Centauri Carbon, specifically a Q3 2025 release, which has come and gone. For now we need to wait until Q1 2026 to see what the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 has to offer.
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Crazyy8 If they keep it cheap compared to the P1S/A1 and their AMSs, it's guaranteed to be a success. Around $370-$400 for the AMS and CC2 would be great, though what would be better is if they didn't lie about the standard Centauri printer. There were supposed to be 2 printers released, Centauri and Centauri Carbon, only the latter got released. Reply
gggplaya Anycubic Kobra S1 is $459 right now, but has a much better filament holder with a built in dryer. So this needs to be <$400 to be competitive. But personally, I won't buy a multi-color system unless it can keep my filament dry. Even if it doesn't have a built in dryer, as long as you can store it for months in a holder and be ready to print at a moment's notice. Reply
USAFRet gggplaya said: But personally, I won't buy a multi-color system unless it can keep my filament dry. Even if it doesn't have a built in dryer, as long as you can store it for months in a holder and be ready to print at a moment's notice. Why would you be leaving the filament in the system for 'months'? Are you not using the machine for other things? Reply
gggplaya USAFRet said: Why would you be leaving the filament in the system for 'months'? Are you not using the machine for other things? I have a Bambu X1c with 4 AMS units with various colors and several other stronger filaments like PAHT-CF and PETG-CF. Most of my other filaments are PETG in different colors. I have 2 spools of black PETG, which is what I mainly print with. The Black PETG will only last a few weeks at most before I use both spools, but the other colors may take several months to fully expend. The more expensive PAHT-CF may require a full year before I use it all. It's only 0.5KG but I use it very sparingly due to cost. I only use if it I really need the strength or temperature resistance. Plus I have to open the window and install my duct system to properly ventilate. But even for a single AMS unit with 4 spools. There are certain colors you may not use very often. Or you might only use colors for lettering and print everything else black. So it should stay airtight for a few months with just a few dessicant filled pods to keep the humidity down. The RH in my basement is about 40%, so not ideal for an open air spool. I just checked my phone, the RH currently is about 18% for my AMS units. I haven't opened some of them in months, or turned on the active dryer. So they're fairly airtight. I don't run a print farm, I only use it for personal projects and friends and family. Why do I have 4 AMS units when I don't do the volume of a print farm?? Because I like printing from my phone. I can choose the material and color when I'm at work or out somewhere. Reply
USAFRet OK. I also have an X1C, but only 1 AMS. If I had more local space, I'd get another. Rarely do I have a filament in there, unused, for long. And once it comes out, into a vacuum ziplock. But with PLA, I've not seen many humidity issues. Even with filament sitting unbagged. Reply
gggplaya USAFRet said: OK. I also have an X1C, but only 1 AMS. If I had more local space, I'd get another. Rarely do I have a filament in there, unused, for long. And once it comes out, into a vacuum ziplock. But with PLA, I've not seen many humidity issues. Even with filament sitting unbagged. I used to print in PLA when I had a creality printer, but since getting my Bambu a few years ago, I only print in PETG. I haven't used PLA in some time. I prefer the bending properties of PETG over the more brittle but harder PLA. Also, I've had PLA warp outside in the sun, but PETG hasn't done that to me yet. PETG absorbs more moisture before printing, but after printing it holds up better in wet conditions compared to PLA. PETG will usually print fine when slightly wet, but you'll see occasional bubbles in the print. Most people don't care. But I like my prints pristine and smooth. So I always dry my PETG well and keep it dry. When PETG is really wet, you'll get alot of stringing, which is when people feel the need to dry their filament. Reply
USAFRet gggplaya said: I used to print in PLA when I had a creality printer, but since getting my Bambu a few years ago, I only print in PETG. I haven't used PLA in some time. I prefer the bending properties of PETG over the more brittle but harder PLA. Also, I've had PLA warp outside in the sun, but PETG hasn't done that to me yet. PETG absorbs more moisture before printing, but after printing it holds up better in wet conditions compared to PLA. PETG will usually print fine when slightly wet, but you'll see occasional bubbles in the print. Most people don't care. But I like my prints pristine and smooth. So I always dry my PETG well and keep it dry. When PETG is really wet, you'll get alot of stringing, which is when people feel the need to dry their filament. Right. For things outside, PLA is NOT an option. I've done a few with PETG. Doing a thing with ASA right now. And the ASA needs predrying as well. Reply
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