At a Glance
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer is now $300, down from its regular $380 price.
- This 21% discount saves buyers $80 and marks a record low for the beginner-friendly machine.
- The printer ships fully assembled, pre-calibrated, and supports advanced materials like carbon fiber.
- Why it matters: Entry-level 3D printing just got cheaper without cutting key features.
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer is enjoying a limited-time price cut that brings it to its lowest level ever. The deal trims $80 off the usual $380 sticker, landing the machine at $300 for first-time buyers.
3D printing keeps gaining traction among hobbyists, cosplayers, and DIY fixers. Yet sticker shock often blocks newcomers. The Centauri Carbon aims to remove that barrier while keeping specs that satisfy more than casual use.
What You Get for $300
The printer arrives fully assembled and pre-calibrated. That means no fiddly frame squaring, belt tensioning, or bed-level marathons. Users can start a print within minutes of opening the box.
Key hardware notes:
- CoreXY motion system for faster, more accurate movement
- Aluminum frame to cut vibration and keep layers aligned
- 320°C high-temp nozzle, brass-hardened steel, ready for abrasive filaments
- Enclosed build chamber with upgraded cooling for warp-prone materials
- Support for carbon fiber composites and other advanced filaments
The enclosed design also helps contain fumes and keep chamber heat stable, two factors that improve print reliability when users move past basic PLA.
Real-World Test Results
News Of Losangeles 3D printer reviewer James Bricknell put the Centauri Carbon through his standard test suite. His benchmark print showed “very little defects,” a result he describes as admirable for a printer in this price band.
Bricknell recommends the model for beginners taking their first steps into additive manufacturing. He highlights the out-of-box readiness and stable frame as strong points for users who do not yet want to tinker.
Deal Timing and Context
3D printers rarely dip below the $300 psychological line without sacrificing build volume, hot-end temperature, or motion accuracy. The Centauri Carbon keeps all three while adding modern amenities such as a rigid CoreXY gantry and an all-metal hot end.
The discount is part of a rotating set of weekly printer offers selected by the News Of Losangeles Group commerce team. These deals often expire within seven days or when inventory runs low, whichever arrives first.
Other printers in the same promotion window include:
- An entry-level model at $199, saving $50
- A mid-range unit at $379, saving $120
- A prosumer machine at $465, saving $185
- A large-format printer at $320, saving $101
- A dual-extrusion system at $699, saving $200
Each deal is selected independently, so the Centauri Carbon discount is not tied to bundle requirements or coupon codes.
Who Should Grab the Deal
The current price makes the printer attractive to:
- First-time makers who want minimal setup
- Educators needing classroom-safe, enclosed systems
- Cosplayers printing helmets or armor pieces
- Tabletop gamers creating miniatures and terrain
- Homeowners replacing small appliance knobs or brackets
Carbon fiber compatibility also appeals to users who want tougher parts without jumping to industrial machines costing thousands.
Bottom Line
A $300 tag removes much of the cost anxiety that keeps newcomers away from 3D printing. The Centauri Carbon keeps premium touches-CoreXY speed, high-temp nozzle, enclosed chamber-while dropping the usual setup headaches. If the price history holds, the $80 savings will disappear once the current allotment sells through.
