I actually like the brand new Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2. It builds on the unique Centauri Carbon’s improbable worth and provides just a few nice options. Amongst these, CANVAS multi-material printing is essentially the most noteworthy. There is just one downside and that’s uncovered spools. Now Elegoo is launching an answer: the Elegoo H1 HT filament dryer .
3D printing filament absorbs moisture from the air and that moisture dramatically reduces extrusion consistency and print high quality. Some filament supplies expertise these results greater than others, however it’s best to maintain all filament dry, if doable.
The Centauri Carbon 2, with the CANVAS multi-material system, hangs 4 spools on the aspect of the printer. They’re uncovered to the air and moisture turns into an issue. Even right here in Phoenix, the place it’s extremely dry, filament can take in sufficient moisture to have an effect on printing. To forestall that, you need passive drying (desiccant packs) in an enclosed container with the filament, or energetic drying with warmth.
The brand new Elegoo H1 HT is an energetic filament dryer that accepts a single spool at a time. It could attain as much as 85°C, so it’s appropriate for just about all supplies. It could rotate spools throughout drying, for even publicity. It has a bypass outlet for supplies like TPU and GF/CF-reinforced thermoplastics. And it has a 3.5” full-color touchscreen to show info and for fast configuration.
Better of all, it prices simply $70 USD. That’s a really aggressive value for a dryer with these options.
Nonetheless, I do want Elegoo had launched a mannequin that accepts 4 spools directly, to higher match the Centauri Carbon 2. If you wish to maintain your whole spools dry with that printer, you’ll must buy 4 H1 HT models. You will get a two-pack for $130, which can prevent some cash. However you’re nonetheless paying a complete of $260 to accommodate the 4 spools. Although, in fact, you should buy a single H1 HT and dry one spool at a time.