Project Updates

Dear backers and friends,

We want to share an important and unexpected update with you directly and transparently.

After reviewing the AntBelt G1 campaign, Kickstarter informed us that it had reached a final decision to suspend the campaign under its platform eligibility rules, based on its view that similar products are already available on the market. Although we are deeply disappointed, we respect Kickstarter’s decision and must bring this campaign on Kickstarter to a close.

What happens to your Kickstarter pledge

When the suspension takes effect, Kickstarter will stop the campaign, cancel all pledges, and will not charge backers. Your Kickstarter pledge cannot be transferred automatically to another platform.

Your original launch price and reward will be protected

The AntBelt G1 project itself is continuing. Backers who still want to receive G1 can continue through our official AntBelt store:

https://www.antbelt.com/

Select “Kickstarter backer? Find my pledge” and enter your Kickstarter backer number. We will preserve the original Kickstarter launch price and corresponding reward configuration you selected. The AntBelt checkout is a new and separate transaction from Kickstarter, and you will be able to review the product, price, shipping, taxes, estimated timing, and refund terms before payment.

Supporters who continue through the official AntBelt store will be placed in our priority fulfillment plan according to their original Kickstarter backer sequence, subject to final quality checks, compliance work, and shipping readiness.

G1 production preparation is moving forward

The platform change does not stop our hardware, software, or production work. We have expanded material and component preparation for the first production batch and are organizing the next assembly, calibration, packing, and quality-control steps.

Current work includes:
• preparing repeated batches of optical and galvo-related subassemblies;
• completing a small pilot PCB build for system integration and optimization;
• continuing prototype operation and real-material testing;
• improving AntBelt Studio and device workflows;
• preparing packaging, calibration, quality-control, and fulfillment procedures.

The photos in this update show real units, module preparation, component handling, and kit-packing work currently moving through our preparation process. They document production preparation; they do not mean that final mass-production validation or final shipment has already been completed.

We are continuing to work toward the previously stated September 2026 estimated first-delivery window. We will share confirmed assembly, quality-control, and shipping milestones as each stage is completed.

Thank you

We are grateful for every pledge, comment, question, and piece of trust you have given AntBelt G1. Our goal has not changed: to make fast, compact galvo engraving more accessible to makers, creators, gift businesses, and small shops.

This Kickstarter campaign may be closing, but the AntBelt G1 project and our responsibility to this community continue.

Official website: https://www.antbelt.com/
Support: hello@antbelt.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Talkingshowforus

Thank you for standing with us.

Sincerely,
The AntBelt Team

Hi everyone,

We’re continuing to share real AntBelt G1 tests so you can see exactly how the workflow looks in practice.

In this desktop test, we place a small kraft card, run the engraving, and show the finished high-contrast result. The video focuses on the complete process—from placement and engraving to the final result.

Watch the full case:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1lqfqYYAY0

What this case shows:
• A compact desktop galvo engraving setup
• Straightforward material placement and operation
• A clear finished result on a small kraft card

We’ll continue publishing more real material tests, step-by-step workflows, and new project cases. Let us know in the comments which materials or applications you would like us to test next.

Thank you for following AntBelt G1!

A $99 Software Value, Built for AntBelt G1 and Available on Windows, macOS, and Mobile.

Great hardware deserves equally capable software. That’s why every AntBelt G1 includes AntBelt Studio at no additional cost—while comparable professional laser software can cost around $99.

AntBelt Studio supports Windows, macOS, and mobile devices, with Wi-Fi connectivity and an easy workflow designed for both beginners and experienced makers. More importantly, we will continue improving the software and providing updates, so your AntBelt G1 keeps getting better over time.

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.

Included free with every AntBelt G1

Windows, macOS, and mobile support

Wi-Fi connection for convenient operation

17-language interface

Easy setup and beginner-friendly workflow

Continuous updates at no additional cost

LightBurn support remains available for advanced users

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.

Join the AntBelt G1 affiliate program here:
https://antbelt-g1-desktop-galvo-laser-engraver.kickbooster.me/boost/antbelt-g1-desktop-galvo-las-1

Every share helps bring G1 to more real users and helps us grow the project responsibly during the campaign. Thank you for helping us spread the word.

Dear backers and friends,

Thank you so much for your trust and support. Because of you, AntBelt has successfully reached its initial funding goal. This is an important milestone for us, and we are truly grateful to every backer who chose to support us at this early stage.

Your support means much more than a pledge. It gives us the confidence and responsibility to keep moving forward. With great sincerity, we will speed up our production preparation, continue improving every detail, and work hard to deliver the best possible product to our backers.

We also welcome your feedback, suggestions, and supervision throughout the process. AntBelt is still growing, and we hope to build this project together with our community in an open and responsible way.

Thank you again for believing in AntBelt. This is only the beginning, and we look forward to your continued support as we bring AntBelt G1 to more creators around the world.

With gratitude,
The AntBelt Team

We are 7 days away from the AntBelt G1 Kickstarter launch.

AntBelt G1 is a compact desktop galvo laser engraver built for makers, gift creators, and small shops that want a faster way to personalize small objects from the desk.

Launch time:
July 7, 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT

Follow the pre-launch page now so Kickstarter can remind you when the campaign opens. The Super Early Bird entry starts at $99, with more G1 sample updates coming before launch.

Hi everyone,

We just published a new  AntBelt G1 video for followers who want a clearer look at the project direction before launch.

Watch the new video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDJlTPtWBE8

This short video gives a quick look at the AntBelt G1 direction: a compact desktop galvo engraver for small-object work such as custom gifts, cards, tags, packaging labels, coasters, and maker/shop batches.

We are preparing AntBelt G1 around a simple workflow: preview, place, engrave, and repeat. The planned Kickstarter paths include 2.5W, 6W, and 12W options, with a Super Early Bird entry path from $99.

We will keep sharing more prototype demos, material ideas, and launch preparation updates as we move closer to the campaign.

If you want the official launch reminder, please follow the AntBelt G1 pre-launch page here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1299122000/antbelt-g1-desktop-galvo-laser-engraver-for-makers-and-shops

Thanks for following AntBelt G1.

AntBelt Team

AntBelt G1 is being prepared for makers, creators, and small shops who want a more accessible first step into compact galvo engraving.

Many people want to personalize tags, cards, small wood pieces, packaging marks, coasters, key tags, and gift items, but galvo engraving is often too expensive or too complicated to try.

G1 is not positioned as an industrial machine. It is a focused desktop starter kit with three planned launch paths:

- 2.5W Starter - Super Early Bird from $99
- 6W Maker - Super Early Bird from $149
- 12W Creator - Super Early Bird from $199

The three power paths are planned to be available at launch, so backers can choose the version that fits their projects.

Before launch, we will share prototype tests, material samples, kit details, factory preparation, QC planning, and a clear guide for choosing between 2.5W, 6W, and 12W.

This is our first Kickstarter-facing campaign, so we want to keep the project transparent: real tests, realistic limits, and clear launch pricing.

Follow the project if you want the launch reminder and early test updates.

Latest video update:
We also added a new AntBelt G1 video for followers who want to see more of the machine and project direction before launch:

More prototype demos, material tests, and factory preparation updates will be shared as we move closer to launch.