HeyGears G1X Full-3D Pack

# HeyGears G1X Full-3D Pack

Overview

The HeyGears G1X Full-3D Pack is a desktop hybrid production system that combines full-color 3D material jetting, raised UV texture printing, and conventional 2D UV printing in one machine.

Unlike FDM printers that switch colored filaments or resin printers that produce a monochrome part for later painting, the G1X uses Precision Piezo Inkjet material deposition with rapid UV curing. The Full-3D Pack adds the resin-handling hardware and consumables needed for volumetric full-color 3D printing out of the box.

The G1X uses an Epson i3200-U1HD printhead with 3,200 nozzles, eight channels, and droplets as small as 3.9 pL. HeyGears specifies more than 10 million reproducible colors, full-color and transparent material in the same build, water-soluble supports, and a current published 3D layer-thickness range of 10–20 µm.

The system is also a UV flatbed printer. In UV mode it can decorate more than 400 compatible substrate types and produce raised texture. This 400+ figure refers to UV-printing substrates such as acrylic, metal, wood, ceramic, leather, and similar surfaces; it should not be interpreted as 400 different 3D-printing resins.

The G1 Series is currently being sold through a live Kickstarter campaign, not normal retail fulfillment. HeyGears states that first G1X deliveries are planned for Q4 2026, while campaign reward timing can still change.

For current product specifications, see the official HeyGears G1X product page. Current crowdfunding rewards and delivery terms should be checked on the official Kickstarter campaign.

Key Strengths

• Full-color volumetric 3D printing
• Raised UV texture printing
• Conventional 2D UV printing
• Epson i3200-U1HD printhead
• 3,200 high-density nozzles
• Eight-channel material system
• 3.9 pL minimum droplet size
• More than 10 million colors
• 10–20 µm published 3D layer thickness
• Full-color and transparent material in one build
• Water-soluble support material
• Up to 1440 × 2400 DPI UV printing
• Standard 3D printing area of 420 × 330 × 130 mm
• Mini-flatbed 3D area of 130 × 330 × 150 mm
• Recommended raised-texture height up to 5 mm
• More than 400 UV-printable substrate types
• Automatic printhead cleaning and standby moisturizing
• Printhead heating
• White-material agitation
• Automatic visual alignment
• HeyVerse and Blueprint Studio workflow
• AI-assisted image-to-3D and text-to-3D creation

Best For

1. Full-color figurines and collectibles
2. Miniatures and presentation models
3. CMF and product-appearance prototypes
4. Customized merchandise
5. Small creative-production studios
6. Raised-relief artwork
7. UV-decorated products
8. Full-color educational models
9. Visual design prototypes where paint-free output matters

Technical Specifications

Important: HeyGears publishes two different 3D working envelopes depending on the installed flatbed. The standard configuration provides 420 × 330 × 130 mm, while the mini flatbed provides 130 × 330 × 150 mm. The top-level catalog build volume uses the standard 420 × 330 × 130 mm configuration.

Important: The 400+ material-compatibility claim applies to UV-printable substrates, not to the number of proprietary full-color 3D resins.

Full-Color 3D Printing

The G1X builds 3D geometry by depositing tiny droplets of UV-curable material and curing them rapidly.

The Full-3D Pack uses dedicated channels for:

• Cyan
• Magenta
• Yellow
• Black
• Dual white
• Transparent material
• Water-soluble support

This allows the printer to create color gradients and transparent sections within a single continuous build.

For suitable models, the result can leave the machine already colored, avoiding the primer, masking, airbrushing, and hand-painting workflow required by a conventional monochrome resin print.

That does not mean every model requires zero finishing. Water-soluble support must still be removed, and optional light sanding or clear coating may be useful when a specific surface finish is desired.

10M+ Colors and Color Accuracy

HeyGears states that the G1X can reproduce more than 10 million colors.

The manufacturer also markets color fidelity around ΔE 3 under its stated color-management workflow.

Color performance depends on:

• Material profile
• Surface geometry
• Clear and white material use
• RIP processing
• Model texture data
• ICC/color-management profile
• Lighting under which the finished model is evaluated

The 10M+ value should therefore be treated as a manufacturer color-capability claim rather than as a guarantee that every model will reproduce every input color identically.

10–20 Micron Layers

Current HeyGears G1X product and G1 Series pages specify a 10–20 µm 3D layer-thickness range for the Full-3D configuration.

Earlier reservation-page content has also shown 10–30 µm in some text sections, so the current structured field follows the newest comparison table and G1X landing-page specification.

The minimum 10 µm figure is a layer-thickness capability, not a universal dimensional-accuracy tolerance.

Printed accuracy is influenced by:

• Droplet placement
• Material behavior
• model geometry
• Support placement
• Color and transparency transitions
• Software processing
• Post-processing

Standard and Mini Flatbeds

The G1X does not use a conventional moving FDM build plate, but HeyGears does publish usable 3D printing envelopes.

Standard Flatbed

420 × 330 × 130 mm

This is the broadest published 3D footprint and is used as the catalog's top-level build volume.

Mini Flatbed

130 × 330 × 150 mm

The mini flatbed sacrifices XY area for additional Z clearance.

The correct fixture therefore depends on whether the model needs more footprint or more vertical height.

Water-Soluble Supports

The Full-3D Pack jets dedicated support material alongside the build materials.

HeyGears describes the support as water soluble, allowing it to be removed by soaking rather than mechanically cutting away conventional supports.

This is particularly useful for:

• Internal cavities
• Lattices
• Miniatures
• Complex figurines
• Overhangs
• Detailed internal geometry

Support removal is easier than mechanically sanding rigid support contacts, but the model still needs rinsing, drying, and inspection after support dissolution.

UV Flatbed Printing

The same machine can operate as a UV printer for flat or shallow objects.

HeyGears lists support for 400+ substrate types, including categories such as:

• Acrylic
• Metal
• Wood
• Ceramic
• Leather
• Plastics
• Other compatible coated or printable surfaces

UV printing reaches up to 1440 × 2400 DPI on the G1X.

The Epson i3200-U1HD platform is also marketed as up to three times faster in UV mode than desktop systems using a single F1080 printhead under HeyGears' comparison conditions.

Important: This speed claim is a relative UV-printing comparison, not an absolute mm/s 3D-print speed. `maxPrintSpeedMmS` should remain `null`.

Raised Texture Printing

G1X can build tactile UV texture directly on a substrate.

Current HeyGears specification tables list a recommended maximum texture height of 5 mm.

This is useful for:

• Braille
• Raised logos
• Faux leather texture
• Wood-grain effects
• Art relief
• Product decoration
• Tactile graphics

Some launch coverage has mentioned higher experimental texture capability, but the current manufacturer table recommends 5 mm. The catalog therefore uses 5 mm as the defensible production-oriented figure.

Printhead and Eight-Channel System

The G1X uses an Epson i3200-U1HD industrial piezo printhead.

HeyGears publishes:

• 3,200 nozzles
• 8 channels
• 3.9 pL droplets
• Up to 1440 × 2400 DPI in UV mode
• Estimated printhead life of 12–24 months under its stated operating assumptions

Actual printhead life depends on workload, maintenance, material condition, idle time, cleaning practice, and environmental conditions.

The printhead is a consumable service component rather than a permanent lifetime part.

Anti-Clogging and Maintenance

Jetting UV materials reliably requires active maintenance.

The G1X includes:

• Printhead heating
• White-material agitation
• Automatic cleaning after periods of inactivity
• Standby nozzle moisturizing
• Reusable reservoir / refill workflow

These systems are intended to reduce pigment settling and nozzle drying.

They reduce maintenance burden but do not eliminate it. Users should still follow HeyGears' cleaning, storage, and material-handling guidance, especially if the machine sits idle for extended periods.

AI and Software Workflow

The G1 Series connects with HeyVerse and Blueprint Studio.

HeyVerse provides content-generation and model-library functions, while Blueprint Studio handles preparation and printing.

Current workflows include:

• Text-to-3D generation
• Image-to-3D generation
• AI texture creation
• Layout preparation
• Automatic support generation
• Material-cost estimation
• Device workflow management

HeyGears also works with generated OBJ and GLB color-textured model data.

For official ecosystem information, see HeyVerse and the HeyGears G1 Series product page.

Important: AI generation can accelerate content creation, but printability still depends on mesh quality, watertight geometry, texture mapping, wall thickness, and support requirements.

Full-Color G1X vs Conventional Resin Printing

A conventional MSLA printer exposes one layer of photopolymer at a time, generally producing a single-color model unless separate parts or post-painting are used.

The G1X instead jets multiple colored materials during the build.

For a high-detail conventional resin workflow already indexed on Print3DIndex, compare the Formlabs Form 4.

The two platforms are not direct substitutes. Form 4 focuses on professional resin part production, while the G1X prioritizes color, visual presentation, and hybrid UV applications.

G1X vs Multi-Color FDM

Multi-color FDM uses several solid filaments, while the G1X creates fine color transitions through material jetting.

For an indexed large multi-material FDM example, compare the Bambu Lab H2D.

Choose the G1X for finished visual color, transparency, relief, and UV decoration. Choose an FDM platform when thermoplastic strength, engineering polymers, or larger functional parts are the priority.

Full-3D Pack vs G1X Starter Pack

The G1X Full-3D Pack and G1X Starter Pack use the same class of i3200 printhead but are not functionally equivalent out of the box.

G1X Full-3D Pack

Includes the hardware and materials needed for full-color 3D printing, including the Resin Station and 3D resin-related kit.

G1X Starter Pack

Primarily targets UV printing and can be upgraded for full-color 3D through additional hardware and material modules.

Important: Do not describe every G1X package as full-color 3D ready. This catalog listing specifically covers the Full-3D Pack.

Dimensions and Workspace

HeyGears lists the G1X machine at:

• 580 × 660 × 510 mm
• Approximately 45 kg for the Full-3D configuration
• Up to 6 kg supported printing load

Although marketed as desktop equipment, 45 kg is significantly heavier than a typical consumer FDM or resin printer.

Plan for:

• A rigid workbench
• Clearance for material handling
• Access for maintenance
• Space for support-removal / cleaning
• Suitable ventilation for UV-curable materials and inks

Materials and Safety

The G1X Full-3D Pack uses proprietary UV-curable color, white, transparent, and support materials.

Uncured UV-curable ink or resin should be treated as chemical material rather than as a finished plastic.

Use appropriate:

• Gloves
• Eye protection
• Spill control
• Ventilation
• Material-specific SDS procedures
• Waste-disposal practices

HeyGears markets its current ink system as low-volatility and indoor-friendly, but that wording should not be interpreted as meaning emissions are zero or that ventilation is unnecessary.

Crowdfunding Status and Price

The G1 Series Kickstarter launched on July 23, 2026.

Current campaign pricing for the G1X Full-3D Pack is approximately:

US$3,599 Super Early Bird — check current reward availability

HeyGears lists a future MSRP of approximately US$5,499.

The earlier US$3,299 VIP figure applied to qualifying pre-launch deposit holders and is not the general public Kickstarter reward price. Those VIP deposit holders were offered a separate rebate mechanism.

HeyGears states that G1X production has begun and first deliveries are planned for Q4 2026. Current campaign coverage indicates G1X reward fulfillment around December 2026, but crowdfunding schedules can change.

Crowdfunding note: Backing a Kickstarter project is not equivalent to buying an in-stock retail printer. Final hardware specifications, shipping dates, taxes, regional support, consumable availability, and firmware/software behavior can change before fulfillment.

Limitations and Practical Considerations

• The G1X is still a crowdfunding-stage product.
• Independent long-term production reliability is not yet established at retail scale.
• The current general Kickstarter Full-3D reward is US$3,599, not the older US$3,299 VIP reservation price.
• 10 µm is minimum layer thickness, not a universal accuracy specification.
• The 400+ compatibility figure refers to UV-printable substrates, not 400 3D resins.
• Raised UV texture is currently recommended up to 5 mm.
• The machine weighs about 45 kg.
• Water-soluble supports still require post-print rinsing and drying.
• Full-color material jetting is optimized for visual and presentation output rather than engineering thermoplastic strength.
• Electrical input and final connectivity details are not clearly published in the current public specification set.
• Final mass-production specifications may change before shipping.

Callout Section

Recommended use: Choose the G1X Full-3D Pack when full-color finished models, transparent effects, UV product decoration, and raised texture printing are central to the workflow. A conventional FDM or MSLA platform is usually the better choice when structural engineering performance, low-cost monochrome printing, or mature retail availability matters more than full-color output.

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