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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer drops to $369–$399

Elegoo has cut the price on its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer, now selling it for $369 to $399 in a limited-time promotion. The package includes a multi-color printing system, automatic calibration features, and one kilogram of PLA filament. Reviewers say it's easy to use, good for beginners, and handles four colors in a single job, with print speeds up to 500mm per second.

Why it mattersMulti-color 3D printing has been pricey and fiddly; this brings it within reach for hobbyists or anyone curious. You get pro-style features at a low-end price point.

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TechRadar'One of the best-value 3D printers on the market': Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo gets a limited-time price drop — and it's our favorite budget multi-color 3D printer to pass our workshop tests11:54 AMTom's HardwareThis $399 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo deal 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 leveling3:00 PM
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