I've Never Used a 3D Printer Before. Is This One for Kids as Easy to Use as It Claims?

A new review tests whether a beginner-friendly 3D printer can be truly easy to use without sacrificing capability, focusing on the Elegoo x emoji Centauri Carbon 2 Combo. The article says it aims at newcomers through its branding, but underneath it is largely an iteration of the company’s Centauri Carbon 2. Setup took the reviewer more than an hour, despite videos claiming around 15 minutes for experienced users, citing significant unwrapping and hardware assembly. While the English manual allegedly makes assumptions or has localization issues, the included illustrations helped the reviewer complete assembly on the first attempt. The printer’s software setup is described as straightforward: a USB drive includes a proprietary slicer based on OrcaSlicer, plus sample models and an online models section. The review also notes tools supplied by Elegoo, though some hex keys were considered low quality.