The Alien Reactor Light is a compact sci‑fi themed display piece designed to work with a Monster Smart LED Strip, transforming simple LEDs into a glowing, reactor‑style energy core.

The main light cover is printed in transparent blue PLA and features an inverted crystal texture on the inside to scatter and refract the LEDs, while the vertically ribbed exterior creates a clean, reactor‑like glow pattern. This part prints in 6 hours and 51 minutes.

The base and top lid are printed in silver PETG, giving the piece a metallic, industrial finish.

Base print time: 1 hour 21 minutes

Top lid print time: 12 minutes

Once assembled, the LEDs shine through the textured cover to create a vivid, pulsing sci‑fi effect—perfect for desks, shelves, gaming setups, or atmospheric room lighting.

3D printing settings:

Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 15% - Cross Hatch Support: Yes, for lens part. For FDM printers or possibly Resin printers. Skirt: Yes, for base and lid. Brim: Yes, for lens.

Materials:

Transparent Blue PLA. Silver PETG. Monster Smart LED Strip. USB Power Block.

Instructions:

Print Parts.

Align cord just before LEDs through opening on edge of base at the bottom. Put the cord between the pillars to start LED wrapping on the opposing side.

Wrap Monster Smart LED strip around the Base pillars. Spiraling upward and cutting excess off from end at the top.

Lower lens over the LEDs and press into Base part.

Press lid into place by aligning pegs in the lid to the openings in the base pillars top.

Plug into a USB power block and enjoy!