HeyGears G1X Crowdfunds $15.4M to Put Full-Color 3D Printing on Your Desktop

HeyGears finished its Kickstarter campaign for the G1X on September 11, 2026, with roughly $15.4 million from more than 3,500 backers. That is a long way from the original $100,000 goal. The G1X is a desktop system that combines full-color 3D printing, UV flatbed printing, raised-texture printing, and DTF/DTG workflows on a single platform starting at $3,299.

What the Machine Does

The G1X uses an Epson I3200-U1HD printhead and claims support for over 400 materials, including acrylic, wood, leather, glass, ceramics, and metal. It can produce colored and transparent elements in the same build, and water-soluble supports simplify post-processing for enclosed geometries. Maximum build volume for 3D printing is 420 x 330 x 130 mm.

UV printing on flat and curved surfaces is part of the pitch. Raised textures reach up to 1,440 x 2,400 DPI. The system also supports roll-to-film laminating and DTF transfer printing for apparel. The idea is that a small design studio or merch shop could run custom figurines, acrylic signs, and branded T-shirts from one machine instead of three separate devices.

The Pricing Reality

The $3,299 G1X Starter Pack includes the I3200 printhead and UV printing out of the box, but buyers need the Resin Station, Relay Fluid Hub, and 3D Resin Kit to unlock full-color 3D printing. That pushes the functional price to $3,599 for the Full-3D Pack. The $4,999 Deluxe Bundle adds the Relay Ink and Resin Hub, Roll-to-Film Laminator, and DTF Transfer Printing Kit.

For a product marketed around full-color 3D printing, the gap between the headline price and the working configuration matters. Backers who assumed the $3,299 tier covered everything will need to spend more to actually print in color.

Software and Maintenance

HeyGears bundles HeyVerse AI for text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation, plus Blueprint Studio for converting 2D artwork into 3D-texture files. The printer uses line-scan cameras, additional cameras, and LiDAR for positioning and calibration. White-ink agitation, printhead heating, and automatic cleaning cycles run in the background when the machine stays powered on. HeyGears recommends a Deep Cleaning cycle after any shutdown longer than one month.

Where It Fits

Full-color desktop 3D printing is getting cheaper, but it is not cheap yet. The G1X prices closer to industrial full-color systems than to entry-level filament printers. Its value depends on whether buyers need the UV, texture, and apparel workflows in addition to color 3D printing. If a user only wants multicolor models, the Flashforge CJ270 and Creality K3 are more focused alternatives with lower effective cost.

First shipments to Kickstarter backers are scheduled for December 2026. Broad retail availability and long-term reliability remain unproven until production units reach independent reviewers.