AntBelt G1: Real Galvo Power, Starting From $99

AntBelt G1 brings fast galvo engraving into a compact desktop machine for creators, gift sellers, packaging makers, and small shops. Start from $99, then grow into visible preview, AntBelt Studio software, rotary accessories, direct-to-object setups, and optional long-format expansion.

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See The Machine Work Before You Back

The first screen should not be a wall of promises. These prototype clips show G1 turning blanks into packaging, gifts, samples, and usable pieces so backers can judge the workflow with their own eyes.

Make Packaging Feel Custom

Turn plain boxes, tags, and small packaging details into branded batches that feel made for the customer.

Small Gifts That Feel Personal

Create wooden gift pieces, keepsakes, and premium-feeling details without building your workspace around a bulky frame machine.

Material Detail You Can Inspect

Use the current prototype workflow to check fine visual detail on selected materials and surfaces before final material guidance is locked.

Finished Pieces People Can Actually Use

Make personalized pieces that can become real gifts, booth samples, small-shop products, and repeat customer orders.

Real Products First, Specs Later

This is the part that matters: blank pieces become packaging, gifts, samples, and finished objects. The outdoor and pop-up scenes show why a compact galvo matters: set up quickly, personalize small items, and bring the workflow to a desk, booth, or temporary table without building a large workshop around it.

Main prototype video: Watch the full G1 direction in one place - galvo speed, modular laser-head handling, visible preview, software workflow, and creator use cases. Start here for the fastest understanding of why G1 is different.

The Big Difference: 80 x 80mm Daily Jobs, 80 x 2000mm Long Projects

Most mini galvo engravers feel exciting until the project gets longer than the small work area. G1 keeps the fast 80 x 80mm galvo workflow for daily pieces, then adds an optional extension rail path for selected long-format work up to 80 x 2000mm.

This is one of G1's biggest advantages. Start with tags, cards, coasters, gifts, and packaging details, then move into longer strips, boards, signs, repeated marks, and extended artwork when the job needs more length.

The extension rail is planned as an optional accessory. Final supported materials, setup steps, alignment workflow, and safety guidance will be confirmed before fulfillment. The goal is clear: keep the compact galvo feel, but give creators room for projects that normal mini galvos cannot handle.

Quick Laser Module Swap

The module-handling path is designed to be quick and practical. For creators and small shops, that means setup, maintenance, and future service workflows feel more open and workable.

Galvo Speed For The Jobs Creators Repeat

High-speed mirrors steer the beam directly, so small-object jobs can feel fast and responsive. For repeat personalization, that speed can be the difference between making one test sample and finishing a small batch.

Preview The Path Before You Engrave

See where the mark will land before engraving starts. For gifts, tags, packaging, and paid custom orders, visible preview helps reduce wasted blanks, rework, and alignment stress.

Bring G1 To Objects That Do Not Fit A Frame

For selected flat surfaces and controlled setups, G1 can be positioned toward larger or fixed objects instead of only working on loose blanks. That opens practical tests on packaging, boxes, wall-style surfaces, and awkward pieces that may not fit a normal frame workflow.

AntBelt Studio: Software Is Part Of The Product

AntBelt Studio is free to use with G1. Import artwork, set parameters, and send the job in a clear 3-step workflow, so software feels like part of the product instead of another setup barrier.

The interface currently supports 17 languages: English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, and Arabic. Experienced users can also use tested LightBurn and LaserGRBL workflows, with final setup guidance planned before shipping.

Mobile Control From Your Phone

Use mobile-side control when you want a lighter workflow around a desk, booth, or temporary setup. Connect by WiFi, choose artwork, adjust basic settings, preview the position, and send the job from your phone. Desktop software remains the best path for detailed design work, while phone control helps with quick placement and on-site operation.

Built-In Tilt Protection Safety

G1 is designed with tilt-sensing protection to detect unexpected movement or tilt during engraving and automatically stop laser output. This adds an extra safety layer for desktop use, pop-up demos, and shared workspaces, while safe materials, shielding, eye protection, ventilation, and attended adult operation remain required.

More Proof Before The Fine Print

After the headline features, here is more prototype motion up front: placement, preview, engraving, inspection, material results, and module handling. This is where the campaign earns trust before moving into pricing, samples, and production details.

Place the blank, preview the path, engrave under attended operation, inspect the result, and repeat.

Sample close-ups and material tests show real work moments, not just polished scenes.

Module handling and early preparation add another layer of confidence: this is not just a rendering or a spec sheet. You can see the physical workflow, sample handling, and current prototype process.

One Compact Machine, More Ways To Create

G1 is compact, but the use cases are not small: loose blanks, selected larger flat surfaces, rotary objects, long-format projects, and cleaner desktop setups with optional accessories.

Rotary Roller And Chuck Options For More Products

Add rotary and chuck accessories for cups, bottles, short cylinders, rings, and round objects. More shapes mean more product ideas, more gift options, and more ways to sell personalization.

Cleaner Desktop Setup

Add the optional fume extraction setup when you want a cleaner desktop workflow. Safe materials, eye protection, shielding, ventilation, and attended operation still matter, but the overall experience can feel more complete and easier to keep in a small workspace.

Pick Your Launch Path Before The Best Slots Go

The early Kickstarter allocation is where G1 becomes hard to ignore: 2.5W Starter from $99, 6W Maker from $149, and 12W Creator from $199. Choose the power level that fits your workload and claim the strongest launch pricing while it is available.

Real Prototype Handling Before You Choose

The reward paths are tied to a real machine workflow. Watch the handling, setup, and prototype clips, then choose the tier that fits your work.

How Launch Pricing Steps Work

After the first Super Early Bird allocation, the same three power paths move into Early Bird pricing. Back early if you want the lowest available launch slot for the version that fits your workload.

Accessories & Add-Ons, That Expand Your Workflow

Build your G1 setup around the way you work. Choose optional add-ons for cleaner indoor use, rotary projects, long-format engraving, laser-module upgrades, starter materials, and software preferences. AntBelt Studio is free to use with G1; the optional AntBelt Studio Update Support add-on is only a symbolic low-cost way to support long-term software maintenance and future upgrades. For experienced users who prefer a professional third-party workflow, LightBurn Core is available separately as an optional add-on and includes one year of updates.

AntBelt provides free software for both macOS and Windows, with ongoing updates to keep improving the user experience.

We also support LightBurn as a third-party software option for users who prefer it. LightBurn is available for $99 and includes one year of updates.

You are welcome to choose the software that best fits your workflow.

Turn Small Ideas Into Products People Want To Buy

G1 is built for the work creators actually repeat: packaging details, tags, cards, coasters, keepsakes, gifts, pop-up samples, and seller orders.

From desk projects to booth demos, one compact galvo setup can help you test ideas quickly, personalize pieces on demand, and make small batches feel custom.

Bring G1 to a desk, pop-up table, temporary workstation, or demo setup when you want personalization without a bulky frame machine.

Make Every Order Feel Personal

For small shops, the value is repeat personalization. Add names, labels, marks, logos, dates, or simple designs to small pieces, then repeat the workflow across a batch.

Packaging can feel custom without a large industrial setup.

Small blanks are ideal for gifts, tags, keepsakes, charms, and quick product tests.

Pop-up markets and on-site events become more exciting when people can see personalization happen close to the table.

The Workflow Behind The Excitement

The basic workflow is simple: place the object, align the design, preview the position, engrave under attended operation, inspect the result, and repeat.

Galvo feels different because mirrors steer the beam across a small work area instead of moving a head along long rails. That is why small jobs can feel more immediate and direct.

G1 is planned in three power paths: 2.5W Starter, 6W Maker, and 12W Creator. Final production specifications and setup guidance may be refined after validation and certification review.

Your Software Path Is Included

AntBelt Studio is included for free as the main software path for G1. Use the desktop app for detailed artwork preparation and job setup, then use mobile-side control when lighter operation helps around a desk, booth, or temporary setup.

Tested third-party workflow support includes LightBurn and LaserGRBL, with final setup guidance planned before shipping.

AntBelt Studio keeps the main workflow simple: import artwork, prepare settings, and send the job to G1.

Mobile-side control gives you another way to operate around the workspace when you do not want to stay tied to a large screen.

Real Samples, Real Movement, Real Proof

Current prototype media shows wood, card, leather-style, paper-card, labels, and small blank sample directions. Material results vary by surface, coating, color, finish, settings, ventilation, and power tier, so final guidance will stay tied to validated materials and safe-use rules. Material proof clips connect sample claims with actual prototype motion and test footage.

More prototype samples and close-ups show the current direction before final production validation.

Key Features At A Glance

Fast galvo workflow. Visible preview. Optional 80 x 2000mm long-format expansion. AntBelt Studio. Rotary options. Direct-to-object possibilities. Cleaner desktop accessory path. A $99 launch entry that does far more than a basic entry engraver should.

Shipping is not included in the reward price and will be collected separately after the campaign. Final shipping may vary by destination, address, carrier rates, customs rules, remote-area fees, packed weight, and carton size.

More Visual Proof And Campaign Details

The strongest motion proof is near the top. The remaining visuals below support development history, kit contents, samples, production preparation, and public video references.

Public Prototype Videos

More public proof points are available on YouTube: power-on tests, engraving tests, material tests, workflow, sample updates, and the main feature video.

Main feature overview:

Additional main feature card:

Prototype power-on test:

Desktop engraving test:

Material test clip:

Desktop workflow demo:

Sample engraving update:

Additional public G1 progress test:

What's In The Box

The starter kit is built around AntBelt G1, protective eyewear, shield accessory, beginner material pack, power adapter, cables, and quick-start guide. Final reward contents are listed in each Kickstarter tier.

Bonus Design Files For Backers

Backers get ready-to-use creative files so first projects are easier to start: gifts, tags, ornaments, signs, patterns, labels, and other starter engraving ideas, with delivery method and license terms listed in the reward details.

Production And QC Plan

G1 is a hardware project, and hardware needs discipline. We are preparing prototype validation, laser module checks, optical alignment/QC steps, packaging review, carton checks, and staged fulfillment planning before rewards ship.

Production preparation includes workspace setup, laser module preparation, batch checks, carton review, and fulfillment checks. This is the delivery path behind the campaign: prove the workflow, validate the build, check the modules, confirm packaging, then ship in planned batches.

Planned Production Timeline

Planned path: prototype testing, Kickstarter launch, production preparation, mass production and QC, then first-batch shipping targeted for September 2026 after validation. If demand exceeds first-batch capacity, fulfillment may be staged so QC and shipping control do not get rushed.

Responsible Use

Built-In Tilt Protection

G1 is planned with tilt-sensing protection to help reduce risk if the machine is accidentally moved or tilted during operation. It adds one more safety layer for desktop use, alongside the shield accessory, eye protection, ventilation, safe materials, and attended adult operation.

G1 is a laser engraving product. Adult operation, eye protection, shielding, ventilation, safe materials, and attended use are required. Follow the safety guidance provided with the product for your region.

Compliance Plan And Certification Path

Certification and compliance work is part of the production plan. The plan covers CE, RoHS, FCC, FDA/CDRH review path, laser safety documentation, and shipping paperwork. We will not show approval logos unless documents are complete and approved for public use.

Why Back Now

$99 opens the door to a real galvo-style personalization workflow.

$149 fits creators who expect regular gift, tag, card, coaster, and packaging-detail work.

$199 gives frequent creators and small shops a stronger 12W launch path.

Back now if you want the strongest launch allocation before later pricing. G1 is not just a low-price gadget: it brings visible preview, fast galvo movement, AntBelt Studio, rotary options, optional 80 x 2000mm expansion, direct-to-object possibilities, and real prototype proof into one compact launch path. We are also showing production preparation, shipping estimates, safety notes, and risks clearly so backers can judge both the product and the delivery plan.

Thank you for the strong early support for AntBelt G1. To help more makers, creators, gift sellers, and small shops discover the project, we have opened our official Kickbooster affiliate program.

If you have a maker community, shop network, creator audience, or friends who may be interested in compact galvo engraving, you can now join the program and share your own tracking link. Affiliates can earn 6% commission on eligible pledges generated through their unique link.

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Risks And Challenges

AntBelt G1 is a hardware project, and hardware projects carry execution risks. Final production units may require refinements in structure, module assembly, optical alignment, packaging, documentation, or workflow details.

Power-tier validation, material variation, compliance documentation, regional shipment requirements, customs, carrier capacity, and demand beyond the first batch may affect delivery timing or availability.

Shipping And Fulfillment

Estimated first-batch shipping is September 2026, following validation, QC, packaging confirmation, shipping setup, and address collection.

Shipping will be collected separately after the campaign, once backer addresses are confirmed and final carrier quotes are available. Current standard sea-shipping estimates are about US$20-30 for the United States and Europe, about US$20 for many Asia-Pacific destinations, and about US$25-35 for other regions. These are planning estimates, not fixed shipping guarantees.

Final shipping costs may vary by destination country, address, carrier rate changes, customs requirements, remote-area fees, final packed weight, and carton size. VAT, import duties, tariffs, brokerage fees, customs fees, and local handling charges are not included unless the live Kickstarter reward or checkout flow clearly says otherwise.

FAQ

Which tier should I choose? Choose 2.5W Starter for the lowest entry price and light learning projects. Choose 6W Maker for regular gift, tag, card, coaster, and packaging-detail work. Choose 12W Creator if you expect frequent sample making, repeat projects, or small-shop personalization.

What can I make first? Start with cards, tags, selected wood blanks, packaging details, dark cards, keepsake blanks, small seller samples, and other laser-safe materials listed in AntBelt material guidance.

How much will shipping cost? Shipping is planned to be collected separately after the campaign. Current standard sea-shipping estimates are about US$20-30 for the United States and Europe, about US$20 for many Asia-Pacific destinations, and about US$25-35 for other regions. Final shipping may vary.

Why is G1 different? G1 combines compact galvo workflow, visible preview, optional 80 x 2000mm long-format expansion, AntBelt Studio, rotary options, module handling, cleaner-workspace accessories, and direct-to-object possibilities in one launch path.

Is it for children? No. AntBelt G1 is intended for responsible adult operators only.

When will it ship? Estimated first-batch shipping is September 2026, with the delivery estimate shown in each reward tier.

Can G1 cut materials? G1 is positioned primarily for compact engraving and marking. Cutting claims depend on final power-tier validation, material choice, settings, ventilation, and safety guidance.

Can it engrave bare metal? Bare-metal results should only be expected after confirmed tests for the specific material, surface, coating, power tier, and settings. Dark coated metals and anodized aluminum may behave differently from bare metal.

Is the shield a certified enclosure? No. The shield accessory helps with workspace protection, but it is not a certified enclosure or a guarantee of safe use. Responsible adult operation, eye protection, ventilation, safe materials, and attended use are required.

What materials should I avoid? Avoid unsafe laser materials and any material not covered by AntBelt validated guidance. Material behavior can vary by coating, color, thickness, fumes, and power settings.

What software is included? AntBelt Studio is included for free for G1 backers, so you can start using G1 without buying separate software. It supports the core workflow: import artwork, set parameters, and send the job to G1. We will continue improving AntBelt Studio after shipping. G1 also supports tested LightBurn workflows for users who prefer LightBurn Core, which is sold separately as an optional add-on and includes one year of updates. Final setup guidance will be provided before shipping.

Meet The Team Building The Tool

AntBelt is building G1 for creators who want compact machines that feel useful from the first real project, not machines that sit unused after one test.

The team is preparing the product design, prototype testing, software workflow, accessories, rewards, safety guidance, production checks, and fulfillment details behind this launch.