Step into the extraterrestrial adventure of Lord Xalthor and Jochem the Goat 🛸🐐

High above the quiet countryside hovers Lord Xalthor, ruler of the distant planet Zarnok-7, in his shiny UFO. His mission? Not to conquer, not to destroy… but to elevate. At least, that’s what he calls it.

Below him stands Jochem the Goat, the happiest and most laid-back goat in the galaxy – except when bees are around. As he unsuspectingly nibbles on a blade of grass, he suddenly feels a soft glow surrounding him. Before he knows it, he’s slowly floating upwards in a beautiful, translucent beam of light, heading toward the open cargo hatch of Xalthor’s spaceship.

Is this an abduction, a friendly visit, or just an ordinary Tuesday for these intergalactic friends? No one knows.

What we do know: this unique 3D project brings humor, personality, and a touch of sci-fi straight from your print bed into your living room.

With carefully designed parts, a transparent light beam for atmospheric illumination, and a story guaranteed to make you smile, this lamp becomes a true centerpiece for makers and UFO fans alike.

🛠️ What you need:
• A 3D printer with a build volume of at least 24 cm and an AMS system
• Filament (recommended: transparent PETG for the beam, PLA for the other parts)
• LED strip 3 mm of 50 cm length, white light (you can also use the IKEA KAPPLAKE light; you will miss the spiral effect, but it will still light up when pressing the alien)
• On/off switch
• USB power cable of 180 cm
• 11 × M3 10 mm screws
• 10 × M3 16 mm screws
• 21 × M3 washers
• 19 × M3 × 5 × 5 inserts
• 2 × M3 × 5 × 4.2 inserts
• Glue
• Hot melt glue
• USB adapter.

🛠️ Tools:
• Screwdriver
• Soldering iron
• Insert heating tool
• Glue gun

🧽 Maintenance & Safety
• Only suitable for LED lamps up to 5–7W
• Do not leave the lamp on unattended for long periods
• Do not use in damp or wet areas
• Clean with a dry cloth – do not use water or cleaning agents

Printing

Use the Bambu Studio files, or the STL files if you are using another slicer:
Feel free to experiment with the placement of the object — these are the positions that gave me the best results.

Alien:



There are two options for the body. Use the version with the longer rod for the recommended switch.
If you are using a larger switch, choose the housing with the shorter rod so the alien figure does not protrude too far.

The Base:

Very simple — lay it flat and print. Make sure you have enough green filament! 😊





The Beam:

For the main beam, I got the best results by printing it with the head on top. Make sure to enable supports and do not use infill.



The beam insert can be printed in regular PLA (not transparent), so the cable running through it is not visible. Print it upright.



The motor lights should be printed without infill.



The two adapters for the switch fit into the top of the beam and should be glued if necessary. When using the recommended setup, both adapters should be used.



Flowers:

Use supports — and watch them grow!



Goat:

Use supports — this placement worked well for me.



UFO Top

Use supports.



UFO Upper Middle:

Print flat with 15% infill.



UFO Lower Middle:

I used 60% infill to make the pins stronger.



UFO Bottom:

Use supports.

Assembly
The Base:



Use the insert tool to melt the M3 × 5 × 5 threaded inserts into place.





Use a washer and a 10 mm M3 screw to secure the ring at the bottom.





Trim the flowers to different sizes and glue them into the holes.





The Beam:

Cut the connector from the LED strip and expose the two wires. Use the insert tool to melt two M3 × 5 × 4.2 threaded inserts into the bottom of the beam.





Insert the LED strip through the top of the middle beam. Use some clear tape to secure it at the bottom.





Carefully guide the LED strip along the top of the spiral and apply glue as you go up. Use a piece of tape to secure the strip at the top. Place the remaining part of the LED strip inside the spiral so that a metal wire can hold it when it is screwed into the outer beam.





Insert the middle beam into the outer beam and use a bent wire to pull the LED strip out from the inner beam. Then screw the two parts together.



For wiring: trim the switch mounts so they fit into the adapter. Then route the USB cable through the middle beam.







Solder the black wires together and cover the connection with electrical tape.



Check that everything works before proceeding.



Place the beam into the base and align the screw holes. Use two washers and 10 mm screws to secure it firmly.



Use hotmelt glue to secure the LED strip and USB cable at the top of the beam. Then slide the motor lights into the top of the beam.





Place the top and bottom UFO centers on the beam. Insert 16 mm screws with washers and use the insert tool to melt the screw inserts into place.





Screw the bottom UFO parts onto the center, but do not fully tighten them until the last panel is in place. Otherwise, you won’t be able to install the final panel. Once the last panel is secured, tighten all screws firmly.



Place the five top parts onto the ring and secure them with 10 mm screws and washers.



Almost done… Place the Alien head onto the body and slide the entire assembly onto the top of the UFO. Pressing it should activate the switch and turn on the light.





Now glue the goat onto the beam. Make sure the legs align with the two lowest pins on the beam.



And that’s it — your lamp is complete!