Elegoo Centauri Carbon Side Panel Hinge Set

In stock · Made-to-order resin · Ships from Auckland · Free shipping over $75

Material

High-Detail Resin (8K)

Colour

Grey

Weight

~40 g

Print time

~4.5 h

Shipping

$10 std · $20 express

Lead time

1-3 d print + 1-4 d ship

Easy-Install Hinges for Your Centauri Carbon Side Panel Tired of removing the whole panel just to get inside your printer? These side panel hinges let you swing open the right-hand panel of your Elegoo Centauri Carbon like a door, so you can: Swap filament fastAccess wiring and internalsClean and upgrade without unscrewing everything This is a great beginner-friendly mod that makes your build easier to live with and feel more pro. What You’ll Need Here’s everything you need to get started: Print FilesIncluded .3MF file contains hinge parts for different panel spacers (5 mm)Use a stiff filament for best results (see filament tips below)SpacerYou’ll need a panel spacer to support the hinge and hold your fastenersWe recommend the 7.5 mm Centauri Carbon Panel Spacer. It's thin, strong, and compatible with internal spool holdersUsing a 5 mm spacer? See the Internal 1kg Spool Mount KitHardwareYou’ll want: M3 screws (typically M3x10 or M3x12, depending on spacer)Knurled brass heat-set inserts (way better than press-fit nuts, cleaner and stronger)Optional: a heat insert tool for installation🛒 Shop starter hardware kits (affiliate links): M3 Screw + Insert Assortment KitHeat-Set Insert ToolFilament Recommendations You’ll want something stiff and heat-resistant. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick based on your setup: Level Material ProsConsRecommended FilamentsGoodPLA / PLA-CFInexpensive, stiff, easy to printLower heat resistance may cause sagging in warm enclosuresCreality Hyper PLA-CF, Polylite PLABetterPETG-CFStiff + impact/heat resistant, beginner friendlyCF is abrasive, with fewer colorsFiberon PETG-rCF08, Tinmorry PETG-CFBestPET-CF17Maximum stiffness & resistance engineering-grade mod materialExpensive, fewer profiles/colorsFiberon PET-CF17⚠ Avoid basic PLA if you run high chamber temps or leave the panel open for long periods, it may warp or sag. 🛒 Shop recommended filaments (affiliate links): Creality Hyper PLA-CFPolylite PLAFiberon PETG-rCF08Fiberon PET-CF17 🛠 Print & Install Tips Print settings: Use 0.2 mm layer height or finer for smoother hinge movementPrint hinges lying flat to maximize strengthPrint pins horizontally to align layer lines perpendicular to sheer forcesAssembly tips: Use a heat-set insert tool to melt the brass inserts into the spacerDon’t overtighten the screws; snug is goodLet parts fully cool before installing to avoid warpingRelated Mods to Try Next Centauri Carbon Quick Release Panel Spacer (a no-hinge solution for tight setups)Centauri Carbon Cantilever Drop-Pin Hinges (another tool-free panel mod)Internal Spool Mount Kit (get that spool tucked inside for a cleaner build) If you don’t have everything yet, you can click the links above to grab the inserts, filament, and tools. They’ll work for numerous other mods as well. ❤ Support Our Work If you found this helpful, please consider using the affiliate links above when buying your supplies. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support more mods like this from Synthetic Electron 3D. Thank you! Change Log 2025-07-20: Moved Cantilever Drop-Pin Hinges out of the club. (Need support with affiliate links.) [Thank you!] 2025-07-03: Added Cantilever Hinges for Club Members 2025-06-24: v1.2 (5 mm spacer) [hole fit improvements] 2025-06-21: v1.2 (7.5 mm spacer) [hole fit improvements]