HeyGears G1 Series Kickstarter: Full-Color 3D & UV Printing Specs, Pricing, and Early-Bird Deals

Pricing Tiers (Super Early Bird)

A refundable $50 deposit before launch unlocked a $300 VIP discount on top of Super Early Bird pricing, plus other early benefits .

Modular Capabilities & Printhead

• The G1X models use an Epson i3200 industrial printhead (3,200 nozzles, 3.9 pL droplets, 8-channel ink system) capable of over 10 million colors at up to 1440×2400 DPI in UV mode . The G1X is roughly 3× faster than the base G1's F1080 printhead .
• The base G1 uses a 6-channel F1080 printhead and supports 2D UV printing and textured relief, but not full-color 3D printing (upgradeable) .
• Three modes in one platform: full-color 3D printing via Precision Piezo Inkjet + UV curing, 3D-textured UV printing (raised relief up to 5 mm), and 2D UV printing on 400+ materials (metal, acrylic, wood, leather, ceramics) .
• Ink system uses CMYKWV with white and varnish channels; 300 ml bottles priced at $25 (white), $29 (colors), $35 (varnish) in Super Early Bird pricing .

Software Platforms

• HeyVerse — a content ecosystem platform that integrates AI-powered text-to-3D and image-to-3D workflows (via a strategic partnership with VAST/Tripo 3D large model), enabling creators to generate full-color 3D models directly from 2D images or text prompts .
• Blueprint Studio — HeyGears' design and print preparation software that handles object positioning, design alignment, and smart layout using line-scan imaging, targeting creators and small studios for end-to-end workflow .

Early Backer Incentives

• $50 refundable deposit before launch: unlocked $300 OFF Super Early Bird pricing + priority shipping .
• 48-hour launch window for existing deposit holders: free 300 ml white UV ink set (valued at $49–$109 depending on source) for backers who complete their pledge within 48 hours of campaign launch .
• Note: The specific "48-hour lucky draw for a full refund" mentioned in some discussions could not be confirmed from the available sources. The confirmed reward is the free white ink set for early purchase completion .

Company Background

• HeyGears (formerly OmniEars) was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China .
• The company started with 3D-printed in-ear wearables (omniEars) at the University of Illinois Research Park, then pivoted to dental 3D printing (HeyTeeth) before expanding into consumer full-color 3D printing .
• HeyGears has raised over $108 million across multiple funding rounds (Series B ~$60M, Series C ~$44M in 2026) from investors including IDG Capital and G42 .
• It describes itself as an innovation-driven technology company combining hardware, software, materials science, and IoT for digital manufacturing .

Shipping Timeline

• Shipping is scheduled for later in 2026 . Multiple sources indicate the Kickstarter campaign units are planned to ship within the same year .