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://shop.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 store: https://shop.antbelt.com/
Support: hello@antbelt.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Talkingshowforus
Thank you for standing with us.
Sincerely,
The AntBelt Team
G1 production preparation: batch units, laser-module handling, component preparation, and kit-packing checks. Work in progress; final QC and shipment are not yet complete.
