I picked up this, NOT so little printer... The Elegoo Centauri Carbon: https://us.elegoo.com/products/centauri-carbon (https://us.elegoo.com/products/centauri-carbon)
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The Monster itself, all 398 × 404 × 490 mm and 38.6 Lbs of it.
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256 x 256 x 256 mm build size at 10,000 mm/s
2 print speed, like 4x faster then the Neptune 2, and with the Optional Canvas system, coming soon, can print 4 colors at once! Also includes an internal light, camera and internet connectivity!
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Print bed comes up on this one.
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Do NOT touch while doing self check.... I'm touching it! Now what??.... lol
121 point auto bed leveling!
Gotta find spot for this, but I can't wait to play with this! Already got a few printed mods for it, such as new hinges for the door, and side slots for the top lid to slide into!
It looks almost exactly like the Bambu Lab P2S!!! At first I thought it was a P2S! :o
Looks nice, Joe. What kind of stuff are you thinking of printing?
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 04, 2026, 11:49 PMIt looks almost exactly like the Bambu Lab P2S!!! At first I thought it was a P2S! :o
Never heard of that one, just the Bambu line in general.
Quote from: granz on Jul 05, 2026, 05:52 AMLooks nice, Joe. What kind of stuff are you thinking of printing?
Nothing in particular, but hoping to improve quality with it.
I did a slice of a Benchy, NO CLUE how to really use this new slicer.... but according to it, Neptune 2D: 1h 28m, Centauri Carbon: 32 m, 29s.... that's A BIG DIFFERFENCE!
However to make this MUCH easier, new software to learn, ElegooSlicer Vs the Ulimaker Cura, which is what I use, so will recheck that Benchy on Ultimaker Cura with both printers since it also supports the Centauri Carbon using 0.2mm layer height and 0.06mm layer height w/25% infil on Benchy and another larger model.
NOTE: These are Est times from the slicer, and not real print time, since I know the Neptune 2D usually takes a little longer in reality.
Neptune 2D Centauri Carbon
0.20 1h 15m 35m
0.06 3h 57m 1h 44m
This is the model I am testing with: Skyrim Frost Dragon (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2719531/files). Since it has multiple parts as well as the whole model, the 2nd whole is what is being used, and due to the size 50% scale.
Neptune 2D Centauri Carbon
0.20 7h 42m 3h 18m
0.06 1d 1h 13m 9h 27m
Now none of these include brim/raft or supports. Now, since both slicers are different, I can only estimate since it is unknown if these are the best settings between the printers in Ultimaker Cura.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 05, 2026, 06:42 PMI did a slice of a Benchy, NO CLUE how to really use this new slicer.... but according to it, Neptune 2D: 1h 28m, Centauri Carbon: 32 m, 29s.... that's A BIG DIFFERFENCE!
Perhaps I am misreading what you're saying, but it looks like you're equating speeds to the slicer. On my end, my A1 and P1S were relatively fast, however, the P2S is much faster! They all use the same sliver, but the P2S is capable of much faster printing. I've seen it do some things I didn't think were possible!
Companies are improving speed / reliability all the time. I would think the slicer wouldn't have much impact, except for possibly efficiency, especially if you're not making any changes.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 05, 2026, 09:21 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 05, 2026, 06:42 PMI did a slice of a Benchy, NO CLUE how to really use this new slicer.... but according to it, Neptune 2D: 1h 28m, Centauri Carbon: 32 m, 29s.... that's A BIG DIFFERFENCE!
Perhaps I am misreading what you're saying, but it looks like you're equating speeds to the slicer. On my end, my A1 and P1S were relatively fast, however, the P2S is much faster! They all use the same sliver, but the P2S is capable of much faster printing. I've seen it do some things I didn't think were possible!
Companies are improving speed / reliability all the time. I would think the slicer wouldn't have much impact, except for possibly efficiency, especially if you're not making any changes.
I've not seen ANYthing like this... actually alittle scary.... From the numbers this is 4x faster then Neptune 2, like 8x on full throttle.... lol Pos. side, loading filament is ridiculously EASY!! IDK HOW they did it, but push in all the way, hit Load n done. lol
I've noticed that the slicer I normally use is somewhat close to what it says... In this case, I just finished printing first print, Benchy..... OMG is ALL I gotta say.... I think the Neptune 2 did one in like 1h 20-25 min... The Centauri Carbon..... 15 min..... WHOLE machine shaking, so I gotta make sure it don't fall due to the Heavy Metal Rock-n-Roll it does... :o :o :o
That video sure makes the printing look crazy fast. I have not done any benchys since my Voxel, so I don't know how fast the A1 looks on that. I do know that my A1 prints much faster than my Voxel, but have not done any real speed tests.
Quote from: granz on Jul 06, 2026, 07:20 AMThat video sure makes the printing look crazy fast. I have not done any benchys since my Voxel, so I don't know how fast the A1 looks on that. I do know that my A1 prints much faster than my Voxel, but have not done any real speed tests.
I assure you, that is NOT sped up... Whole machine shook. I did a benchy in 15 min flat. I need a larger platform to print this beast on. I'm actually worried about it falling off...
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMWhole machine shook. I did a benchy in 15 min flat. I need a larger platform to print this beast on. I'm actually worried about it falling off...
For my Laser Cutter and 3D printers, I bought heavy-duty steel workbenches with 1" hard tops and they still shake with these modern printers. Didn't budge when I had the Creality printers, but they were much slower.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 06, 2026, 12:15 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMWhole machine shook. I did a benchy in 15 min flat. I need a larger platform to print this beast on. I'm actually worried about it falling off...
For my Laser Cutter and 3D printers, I bought heavy-duty steel workbenches with 1" hard tops and they still shake with these modern printers. Didn't budge when I had the Creality printers, but they were much slower.
Right now I got it sitting on a small drawer top, little too narrow for my comfort.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMI assure you, that is NOT sped up... Whole machine shook. I did a benchy in 15 min flat.
Oh, I fully believe you - I have heard my A1 hum from the high-speed vibrations. It's pretty disconcerting.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMI need a larger platform to print this beast on. I'm actually worried about it falling off...
When I first set up my Neptune 2, I had it on a folding table. There was some concern from the people on ZappBot's forum about too much movement. My solution was to tie/bind that table to a much more stable desk. I never did need it though.
Quote from: granz on Jul 06, 2026, 09:31 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMI assure you, that is NOT sped up... Whole machine shook. I did a benchy in 15 min flat.
Oh, I fully believe you - I have heard my A1 hum from the high-speed vibrations. It's pretty disconcerting.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 06, 2026, 12:11 PMI need a larger platform to print this beast on. I'm actually worried about it falling off...
When I first set up my Neptune 2, I had it on a folding table. There was some concern from the people on ZappBot's forum about too much movement. My solution was to tie/bind that table to a much more stable desk. I never did need it though.
Yeah, the Neptune 2 don't make too much rock-n-roll moves.
I have some mods I am going to print. 1 is new hinges to allow 270 deg door opening, 2 is a side holder for the top panel to sit in, and then 3vthere's a top vent to go under the lid on the very top, and this is along with the inc files of a back canister to hold waste in, that attaches to the backside.
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How cute... mini Centauri Carbon.
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Ok, what's ultimatly just a trash bin for the junk filament, kinda pointless to be decorative since it's behind the printer....
Anyhow.... next I wanna get this cheap accessory. The canvas. Adds multi-color printing!!
https://us.elegoo.com/products/canvas-for-centauri-carbon (https://us.elegoo.com/products/canvas-for-centauri-carbon)
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 12, 2026, 05:11 PMOk, what's ultimatly just a trash bin for the junk filament, kinda pointless to be decorative since it's behind the printer....
Yes, but
you know it's fancy! ;)
Just a curiosity, Joe - what made you decide on this Centauri Carbon, as opposed to the Bambu Lab printers that we have been discussing?
Quote from: granz on Jul 13, 2026, 05:24 PMJust a curiosity, Joe - what made you decide on this Centauri Carbon, as opposed to the Bambu Lab printers that we have been discussing?
Two of my coworkers also have the Centauri Carbon (ELEGOO fans). At work we use the Prusa CORE One+ (https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusa-core-one/). Well, I don't use it. But we have people here who do. We model some replacement parts using AutoCAD Fusion 360, I believe.
Quote from: granz on Jul 13, 2026, 05:24 PMJust a curiosity, Joe - what made you decide on this Centauri Carbon, as opposed to the Bambu Lab printers that we have been discussing?
Honestly, I haven't been on much, so I haven't been reading. Been busy, been tired, so haven't seen much on here. Where's the posts n I'll check em out.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 13, 2026, 05:49 PMQuote from: granz on Jul 13, 2026, 05:24 PMJust a curiosity, Joe - what made you decide on this Centauri Carbon, as opposed to the Bambu Lab printers that we have been discussing?
Two of my coworkers also have the Centauri Carbon (ELEGOO fans). At work we use the Prusa CORE One+ (https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusa-core-one/). Well, I don't use it. But we have people here who do. We model some replacement parts using AutoCAD Fusion 360, I believe.
I use TinkerCAD.... Loved Google Sketch Up, but too many issues trying to export STL files..... Wish I could find something that works like Sketch Up...
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 13, 2026, 11:28 PMHonestly, I haven't been on much, so I haven't been reading. Been busy, been tired, so haven't seen much on here. Where's the posts n I'll check em out.
Well, just that fact that you haven't seen our posts about the Bambu printers explains that. But I was wondering what caused you to choose the Elegoo printers (not that I see anything wrong with them, yours looks nice.)
Quote from: granz on Jul 14, 2026, 07:03 AMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 13, 2026, 11:28 PMHonestly, I haven't been on much, so I haven't been reading. Been busy, been tired, so haven't seen much on here. Where's the posts n I'll check em out.
Well, just that fact that you haven't seen our posts about the Bambu printers explains that. But I was wondering what caused you to choose the Elegoo printers (not that I see anything wrong with them, yours looks nice.)
I just started searching, for printers, found the Neptune 2, good price n got it. No real reason.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 14, 2026, 03:55 PMI just started searching, for printers, found the Neptune 2, good price n got it. No real reason.
Sounds like that was reason enough for you to get it. It seems that you like your printer, so that's good.
Quote from: granz on Jul 14, 2026, 08:08 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 14, 2026, 03:55 PMI just started searching, for printers, found the Neptune 2, good price n got it. No real reason.
Sounds like that was reason enough for you to get it. It seems that you like your printer, so that's good.
I do, I found out the Carbon 2, only real difference is clog detection. lol
Wow!.... did NOT expect this, but when the Centauri Carbon is on network, it can detect n do self updates to firmware!! For my first choosen print, The Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda!
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 17, 2026, 12:52 AMWow!.... did NOT expect this, but when the Centauri Carbon is on network, it can detect n do self updates to firmware!! For my first choosen print, The Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda!
How did that turn out? Pics? :P
Never mind, I see the pic on the New A1 thread. Looks nice.
Quote from: granz on Jul 17, 2026, 06:57 AMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 17, 2026, 12:52 AMWow!.... did NOT expect this, but when the Centauri Carbon is on network, it can detect n do self updates to firmware!! For my first choosen print, The Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda!
How did that turn out? Pics? :P
As right now, still printing, so gotta wait.
Quote from: granz on Jul 17, 2026, 07:03 AMNever mind, I see the pic on the New A1 thread. Looks nice.
That's just a graphic of the sword. Hope mime tirns out well.
@Chris Savage @granz @MicroNut Ok this is pretty cool. 8 hr print job, turned out REALLY NICE!
Nice. Was that your actual printer, or just one that you found on YouTube?
Quote from: granz on Jul 17, 2026, 09:12 PMNice. Was that your actual printer, or just one that you found on YouTube?
That was my print from last night, took 8 hours.
Nice.
I like how your printer does the video. Most printers that I have seen move the print assembly out of the way to take a picture, but it looks like yours does not. It seems that this way of doing the video would not slow down the print job. Does it work that way, or does creating the video slow down the printing?
Quote from: granz on Jul 18, 2026, 05:35 AMNice.
I like how your printer does the video. Most printers that I have seen move the print assembly out of the way to take a picture, but it looks like yours does not. It seems that this way of doing the video would not slow down the print job. Does it work that way, or does creating the video slow down the printing?
I don't think it slows down. I slowed the print down since it's in my bedroom, to keep it quieter.
Well double print fails today, first one little pasta going on, not sure why, maybe cause the fan was making little loose n was making.some noise. Held on by magnets... Second was my Bronze PLA brittle n broke in the tube. Any tips ro aalvage it? Put in my filament drier 40° at 6hrs, maybe that'll help, idk... printed more parts for my Master Sword, tried using the Bronze for grip wrapping n some other parts n broke practically as soon as print started... Might be good idea to pin my old printing tips post so we can all add tips. Just a thought.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 18, 2026, 05:23 PMWell double print fails today, first one little pasta going on, not sure why, maybe cause the fan was making little loose n was making.some noise. Held on by magnets... Second was my Bronze PLA brittle n broke in the tube. Any tips ro aalvage it? Put in my filament drier 40° at 6hrs, maybe that'll help, idk... printed more parts for my Master Sword, tried using the Bronze for grip wrapping n some other parts n broke practically as soon as print started... Might be good idea to pin my old printing tips post so we can all add tips. Just a thought.
I like the idea of a tips thread. Please go ahead and start one.
Quote from: granz on Jul 18, 2026, 05:42 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Jul 18, 2026, 05:23 PMWell double print fails today, first one little pasta going on, not sure why, maybe cause the fan was making little loose n was making.some noise. Held on by magnets... Second was my Bronze PLA brittle n broke in the tube. Any tips ro aalvage it? Put in my filament drier 40° at 6hrs, maybe that'll help, idk... printed more parts for my Master Sword, tried using the Bronze for grip wrapping n some other parts n broke practically as soon as print started... Might be good idea to pin my old printing tips post so we can all add tips. Just a thought.
I like the idea of a tips thread. Please go ahead and start one.
https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=476.0 (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=476.0)
;D ;D ;D lol already done. lol
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*BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!........* 3 failed prints in 1 day.....
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Yes, a vac job was needed.....
I'm absolutely amazed at how much the inside of the P2S looks like your ELEGOO unit. Even the printing plate.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 19, 2026, 12:52 AMI'm absolutely amazed at how much the inside of the P2S looks like your ELEGOO unit. Even the printing plate.
Yeah good bit actually, and correction 5 prints, 3.5 fails.....
@Chris Savage @granz @MicroNut Ok, question time.... My spool of Inland Silk PLA Silk Blue-Silver 190-220 / 25-60, from the Benchy works FLAWLESSLY, except for my very first fail, just 1 spot didn't adhere, but my roll of HS-PETG Clear 220-260 / 60-80, just will NOT work correctly.... ALL fails, except for some parts on the 2nd attempt of clear printed several parts, but keeps failing reguardless on the Centauri Carbon.... I got said spool on my Neptune 2D, and it's working.... ANY suggestions?? Also my Bronze PLA, I've had in my drier for 8+ hours and is still brittle, lost cause to keep it or there a way to fix it??
Are you (is your printer) using the right profile for PET-G which has different temperature / speed than PLA?
That was my thought, too. I believe that PET-G has a higher temperature requirement than PLA. That could account for it not sticking properly to the bed/plate.
As far as the bronze PLA, I don't know about that. I did, however, find a thread on Bambu Lab's forum where they discuss this. Some of the people suggested that removing several feet of filament may allow you to get to a part of the spool where the filament works properly. You can take a look at that thread for more info. I reached that by doing a search for "bronze pla filament too brittle" - maybe you can find somewhere that has other suggestions that might work.
Quote from: Chris Savage on Jul 19, 2026, 03:40 PMAre you (is your printer) using the right profile for PET-G which has different temperature / speed than PLA?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMLFLPF1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMLFLPF1)
Well here is the PETG, Temp set to 230 / 60 & 70, started printing n first layer warped due to heat.... as for speed, it's whatever Elegoo Slicer Centauri Carbon 0.4 with the default filament.... idk.... Just finished FINE on the Naptune 2D...
Quote from: granz on Jul 19, 2026, 04:49 PMThat was my thought, too. I believe that PET-G has a higher temperature requirement than PLA. That could account for it not sticking properly to the bed/plate.
As far as the bronze PLA, I don't know about that. I did, however, find a thread on Bambu Lab's forum where they discuss this. Some of the people suggested that removing several feet of filament may allow you to get to a part of the spool where the filament works properly. You can take a look at that thread for more info. I reached that by doing a search for "bronze pla filament too brittle" - maybe you can find somewhere that has other suggestions that might work.
I can remove several feet n try that. Thanks.
Well.... Neptune 2D print failure, but for a different reason, need to reprint like 105%, goes over the handle, but is tight, so think like 105% good start, just print a bit, stop n try it.
I was a bit surprised that you had deleted the URL for that Bambu Lab thread about the brittle filament from my comment - then I realized that you had not deleted it, but that I forgot to include it. ::) Sorry about that - there is some more information, and other ideas there. You may want to take a look at that thread, along with looking at other search results.
https://forum.bambulab.com/t/brittle-pla-filament/78749
Quote from: granz on Jul 20, 2026, 07:31 AMI was a bit surprised that you had deleted the URL for that Bambu Lab thread about the brittle filament from my comment - then I realized that you had not deleted it, but that I forgot to include it. ::) Sorry about that - there is some more information, and other ideas there. You may want to take a look at that thread, along with looking at other search results.
https://forum.bambulab.com/t/brittle-pla-filament/78749
Thanks will check it out. No worries.
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For this see "Link Here" (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=476.0), but same PLA+, so clearly it's probly either setting in slicer or a diff in the printers...
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Scrapy device provided, odd having to print one, but prints come off really easy.
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Mod to hold glass top to side of printer. Pretty snug, so it don't giggle at all.
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Ok, first maintenance issue. Clogged nozzle.
Tools Needed:
-Tools inc from printer or Allen wrenches.
-6 mm wrench
-5/16 wrench
-Needle nose pliers or multi-tool pliers.
-5/64 drill bit
-Nozzle cleaning tool. (Whatever the heck the sharp wire is...)
1) Shouldn't have to say, but keep the hotend cold. Pull out bowden tube.
2) Pop off front fan cover, literally magnets hold it on. Disconnect wire.
3) Push cutter on side.
4) There are 2 screws on top of hot end. Remove screws and there are 2 small connectors, 1 for heater, larger, 1 for temp, smaller. Carefully remove.
5) There are 4 screw on the sides of the hotend assembly. Remove all 4. Pull off cover.
6) There are 3 screws holding the extruder cover on, pull off, NOTE: The cutter is on here, USE CAUTION as it's basically an X-Acto blade.
7) There is a larger gear here, pull out and check extruder for clog. Replace when clear n replace the 3 screws.
8 ) Replace cover and 4 screws.
Nozzle:
1) Pull black cover off hotend bottom. Keep note of the 2 sets of wires how they are on the hotend.
2) Use pliers to pull metal sleeve out of black sleeve.
3) The black wire is the temp sensor n the small white thing is the heater, they will fall off, keep note of how they wen if they didn't fall out.
4) I used a 5/16 wrench on the heatblock and 6mm wrench on nozzle, remove.
5) I used my pliers and a candle to heat up nozzle to try and remove filament.
6) If nozzle is clear already, and nozzle cleaner goes through ok, goto 10; otherwise continue to 7.
7) Replace nozzle in heatblock n tighten.
8 ) I used a 5/64 in drill bit in my cordless drill to put the bit into the top of the hotend and using super slow speed, pushing the bit into the block slowly removing the filament as far as possible. I use super slow to keep from damaging the inside of the passageway.
9) I had to remove nozzle again to put drill bit into nozzle end directly to completely remove filament, then pushed nozzle cleaner into it to make sure the tip was clean.
10) Replace nozzle n tighten.
11) Place heater and the sensor into their original locations, and put metal sleeve over them. Replace Cover over hotend,
12) Reinstall connectors to hotend using tweezers or pliers, and install screws.
13) Replace fan cover.
Here is a short vid of the hotend teardown if needed.
Thanks for this post, Joe. It will come in handy if/when my Carbon gets a clog (or my daughter's if she takes it.)
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Well, I got an app called OctoApp from the Android store, IOS, no idea. There is an official app from Elegoo, Elegoo Matrix, but when I tried it, no Centauri Carbon 1, support, but I did try this app and it does work on mine from on my network. Can it go online, off my Network? I think so, NO clue on how that's be done. Now I did notice that the app couldn't give perfict control. Was a few hickups that made function not totally work, but overall, did work.
@granz Did you see my last post on here??
COMING SOON!! CANVAS SYSTEM!!
https://us.elegoo.com/products/canvas-for-centauri-carbon
Upgrade the Cantauri Carbon that will allow 4 color printing! Starts shipping around 9/25 current price is at only $0011 0111!............... ok $55 for those that don't read Binary normally. lol
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7352348 (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7352348)
And since there is NO top included, or available, I got this file that could do the job probly.
@JKnightandKARR - I did see your earlier post about the Canvas system. It looks pretty nice, and I already started saving. I now have plenty enough (actually considerably more than enough) saved up to buy one myself. I have been using the Carbon to augment my printing - printing some stuff for a camping trip with the kids & grandkids this weekend.
Quote from: granz on Sep 17, 2026, 07:11 AM@JKnightandKARR - I did see your earlier post about the Canvas system. It looks pretty nice, and I already started saving. I now have plenty enough (actually considerably more than enough) saved up to buy one myself. I have been using the Carbon to augment my printing - printing some stuff for a camping trip with the kids & grandkids this weekend.
No, I was referring to the OctoApp post. I can somewhat control the printer from my phone.
Ah, yes, I saw that post, also. I still haven't installed Bambu Handy (https://bambulab.com/en/download/app) yet either, so... Those phone apps look interesting, so maybe I'll try them some day.
Quote from: granz on Sep 17, 2026, 01:43 PMAh, yes, I saw that post, also. I still haven't installed Bambu Handy (https://bambulab.com/en/download/app) yet either, so... Those phone apps look interesting, so maybe I'll try them some day.
Ok just wanted to make sure you saw it. Elegoo has an official app but it don't support the CC1....
That is pretty strange, I would not have thought that the CC1 was so old that they would ignore backwards compatibility. :(
I have to wonder if Elegoo will put in the (relatively) little bit of effort needed to include the CC1.
I did a bit of research, and it appears that Elegoo Matrix uses BlueTooth to monitor/control the printers. I'm thinking that the CC1 does not (may not) have BlueTooth connectivity. The OctoApp appears to use the WiFi and goes through Elegoo's cloud structure rather than BlueTooth. I'm wondering if that is the trouble with Matrix not being able to connect with the Carbon Ones?
If that is the case, then it should be pretty easy for Elegoo to incorporate that cloud-access into their Matrix App. Strange that they did not think of that.
Quote from: granz on Sep 18, 2026, 07:15 AMThat is pretty strange, I would not have thought that the CC1 was so old that they would ignore backwards compatibility. :(
I have to wonder if Elegoo will put in the (relatively) little bit of effort needed to include the CC1.
I did a bit of research, and it appears that Elegoo Matrix uses BlueTooth to monitor/control the printers. I'm thinking that the CC1 does not (may not) have BlueTooth connectivity. The OctoApp appears to use the WiFi and goes through Elegoo's cloud structure rather than BlueTooth. I'm wondering if that is the trouble with Matrix not being able to connect with the Carbon Ones?
If that is the case, then it should be pretty easy for Elegoo to incorporate that cloud-access into their Matrix App. Strange that they did not think of that.
Would be nice... The OctoApp works, but not the best...
@granz Have you printed on your CC yet?? I always have to make manual adj to temps, otherwise it gets clogged...
Oh yeah, I've printed a bunch of stuff. Earlier (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=634.msg5415#msg5415,) I mentioned that it printed a benchy crazy fast - just over five minutes. In all of the printing that I have done, I have not had any adjusting of temperature settings, nor anything else - it has just been working great. I do really like this thing, and am glad that my daughter would prefer the Neptune.
I have also had it printing several other things. I need to start some threads for some of the stuff that I have been printing.
Quote from: granz on Sep 18, 2026, 10:17 PMOh yeah, I've printed a bunch of stuff. Earlier (https://savagechats.com/index.php?topic=634.msg5415#msg5415,) I mentioned that it printed a benchy crazy fast - just over five minutes. In all of the printing that I have done, I have not had any adjusting of temperature settings, nor anything else - it has just been working great. I do really like this thing, and am glad that my daughter would prefer the Neptune.
I have also had it printing several other things. I need to start some threads for some of the stuff that I have been printing.
I remember the Ghost Ship Benchy; I wasn't sure if you used the Elegoo Slicer software yet. I need to try and figure out how to adjust the temp from the slicer software.... kinda annoying taking the extruder apart often..
Yeah, I am using Elegoo Slicer. I can't figure out why you are having troubles with yours, mine has been working great. Are you using the Windows version? That is the only thing that I can think of that may be different from mine. I am using the Linux version.
Quote from: granz on Sep 18, 2026, 10:30 PMYeah, I am using Elegoo Slicer. I can't figure out why you are having troubles with yours, mine has been working great. Are you using the Windows version? That is the only thing that I can think of that may be different from mine. I am using the Linux version.
Only option, actually, since the only Linux I have is Raspberry Pi. I checked the preloaded filament, which I've never changed; it said 210, so maybe there's another setting I missed??
Yeah, it would be best if you change the hotend temp to match the filament that you are using. Hopefully that will clear up your clog troubles.
Quote from: granz on Sep 19, 2026, 08:45 PMYeah, it would be best if you change the hotend temp to match the filament that you are using. Hopefully that will clear up your clog troubles.
That's actually what causes it... the 140, it supposed to be temporary, but I'll have to check it out with filament removed...
I finally got the top printed for the case, printed ok, but it don't sit down all the way, so might need to adjust something.
https://elegoo-downloads.oss-us-west-1.aliyuncs.com/download.elegoo.com/06%20FDM%20Printer/CANVAS%20for%20Centauri%20Carbon/CANVAS%20for%20Centauri%20Carbon%20User%20Manual-English-V1.1.pdf.pdf (https://elegoo-downloads.oss-us-west-1.aliyuncs.com/download.elegoo.com/06%20FDM%20Printer/CANVAS%20for%20Centauri%20Carbon/CANVAS%20for%20Centauri%20Carbon%20User%20Manual-English-V1.1.pdf.pdf)
My Canvas upgrade is here as of last night, here is the instructions on it, photos to come. Sadly until I am better from my injury I will NOT be trying to install this, as currently I am limited to 10 lbs and I have to get to the bottom of the machine and access the control board. While there, I'll probly add a 2nd power switch, to make power on MUCH easier since the switch is currently on the backside....
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PMMy Canvas upgrade is here as of last night, here is the instructions on it, photos to come. Sadly until I am better from my injury I will NOT be trying to install this, as currently I am limited to 10 lbs and I have to get to the bottom of the machine and access the control board.
That looks interesting, let us know how you like it, and how difficult it is to install. It looks like I will be ordering one of these soon.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PMWhile there, I'll probly add a 2nd power switch, to make power on MUCH easier since the switch is currently on the backside....
That seems like a good idea - moving the power switch to the front.
I currently have the Carbon, and the Voxel, plugged into the same power strip. Whenever there is lightning in the area, I can just unplug the one power strip and both printers are safe - the A1 is across the room, but it is easy to just reach through the frame and unplug the power cord from the back of the printer.
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas1.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas1.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas1.jpg)
Box..
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas2.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas2.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas2.jpg)
Bag of tools n misc parts.
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas3.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas3.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas3.jpg)
4-in-1 assem.
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas4.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas4.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas4.jpg)
New extruder assem.
(https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas5.jpg)
https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas5.jpg (https://jknightandkarr.altervista.org/3DPrinter/Canvas5.jpg)
Misc new parts.
Quote from: granz on Sep 26, 2026, 03:01 PMQuote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PMMy Canvas upgrade is here as of last night, here is the instructions on it, photos to come. Sadly until I am better from my injury I will NOT be trying to install this, as currently I am limited to 10 lbs and I have to get to the bottom of the machine and access the control board.
That looks interesting, let us know how you like it, and how difficult it is to install. It looks like I will be ordering one of these soon.
Quote from: JKnightandKARR on Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PMWhile there, I'll probly add a 2nd power switch, to make power on MUCH easier since the switch is currently on the backside....
That seems like a good idea - moving the power switch to the front.
I currently have the Carbon, and the Voxel, plugged into the same power strip. Whenever there is lightning in the area, I can just unplug the one power strip and both printers are safe - the A1 is across the room, but it is easy to just reach through the frame and unplug the power cord from the back of the printer.
I will, adds 4-in-1 color printing. On the Neg. side, I gotta come up with a riser to allow me use of the glass top... Yeah, kinda a pain to reach back to get to it. Good idea to unplug them during storms.
I found a video on installing the system into the printer, more time-consuming than it is hard.
Interesting update: Even though I am not able to install the Canvas system at this time, I have discovered an interesting thing on my CC printer.... On the back side, the instructions and the video I posted lists putting a cable into the system from underneath it, and putting it into the backside of the case, IF there is a hole there for said cable. Well, not only do I have the hole for the cable, but there is ALSO the cable itself already installed... Does this mean my printer already had the Canvas installed at some point??
@granz On the backside of your Centauri Carbon, Near the trash chute, little below and to the left of it, does yours have said hole? If so, is there an existing cable?
No, I don't see any holes back there. There is a pretty elaborate poop chute that covers quite a bit, though. That may be covering up the hole.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsctkVkn/Carbon-Poop-Chute.jpg)
Unfortunately, the guy who had this printer before me glued his chute on and it looks like it may be difficult to remove it. He did the same to the filament spool holder on the side (with a very large base glued to the wall of the printer,) so mounting the four spool holders to my printer may be difficult, also. :(
Quote from: granz on Oct 01, 2026, 06:34 AMNo, I don't see any holes back there. There is a pretty elaborate poop chute that covers quite a bit, though. That may be covering up the hole.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsctkVkn/Carbon-Poop-Chute.jpg)
Unfortunately, the guy who had this printer before me glued his chute on and it looks like it may be difficult to remove it. He did the same to the filament spool holder on the side (with a very large base glued to the wall of the printer,) so mounting the four spool holders to my printer may be difficult, also. :(
I'll try and see if the cable can be viewed from the inside.
Quote from: granz on Oct 01, 2026, 06:34 AMNo, I don't see any holes back there. There is a pretty elaborate poop chute that covers quite a bit, though. That may be covering up the hole.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsctkVkn/Carbon-Poop-Chute.jpg)
Unfortunately, the guy who had this printer before me glued his chute on and it looks like it may be difficult to remove it. He did the same to the filament spool holder on the side (with a very large base glued to the wall of the printer,) so mounting the four spool holders to my printer may be difficult, also. :(
Well mine has the cable pre-installed, and I guess there are 3 ver of the printers. No hole, hole and hole with cable installed. No hole isn't an issue, can either make a hole or run through hole in bottom of case, but I guess mine is hole with cable, but I still need to install an adapter cable on the underside, as apperently the pinout of jack don't match the cable end.
@granz In the first post on this thread, the 2nd image I posted, one from only the inside, if you save image or open in new tab, zoom in on the bottom of the image near the Z-Axis Stepper motor, there's a connector on the right of it. That's the canvas connector, so if you see that in there, it has the Canvas cable.
Oky, thanks for that info. I'll look into it later.
Quote from: granz on Oct 03, 2026, 07:54 PMOky, thanks for that info. I'll look into it later.
You are welcome.