HeyGears G1X Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to Your Desktop

What the G1X actually does

HeyGears is launching the G1X, a desktop machine that combines 3D printing, 2D UV printing, and full-color texture layering in one box. Instead of the single-color filament or resin you get from most consumer printers, the G1X uses an Epson i320 printhead with eight ink channels. CMYK plus double white, water-soluble support, and transparent ink.

The result is a build volume of 420 x 330 x 130 mm with the ability to print gradients, photo-realistic textures, and raised 3D details up to 5mm tall. You can print a flat graphic, a textured badge, or a full-color 3D model without painting anything by hand afterward.

Software and workflow

HeyGears pairs the hardware with HeyVerse and Blueprint Studio. The platform includes text-to-3D, image-to-3D, and a library of more than 500 ready-made assets. The pitch is that someone with no modeling experience can go from idea to printable file in minutes.

That claim needs real-world testing, but the toolchain is more complete than what most resin printer makers offer today. Most consumer color printers still require external software for color mapping. bundling it removes a pain point.

Price and availability

The G1X is launching on Kickstarter. Early bird pricing is $3,599 for the full package, which includes the printer, ink sets, and a 300ml bottle of white UV ink. The expected MSRP after the campaign is around $5,500. That puts it firmly in prosumer territory, not impulse-buy range.

Who is this for

The G1X targets designers, miniatures painters, collectible makers, and small fabrication shops that need full-color prototypes without outsourcing. It also doubles as a 2D UV printer for phone cases, gifts, and promotional products on more than 400 base materials.

The main limitation is build height. At 130mm, tall models need to be split. For figurines, architectural models, and product mockups, that is workable. For functional mechanical parts, this machine is not the right tool.