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September 1, 2025

Saruman LIGHT UP Staff ready for downlaod :)

Something I’ve always wanted to make… Saruman’s Staff!
But not just Saruman’s staff — this one is a remotely controlled, LIGHT-UP version :)

The coolest part? The electronics I used are the same ones I’ve included in some of my previous projects, so chances are you already have everything you need to get started.

Assembly preview (press fit strip version) here
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/15NDY41Rd5Y

Download here (We Are Makers) — Youngling members will get an email soon:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/117444806

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This release includes 3 versions of the staff:

  1. With a cutout for a rod (for structural strength)

  2. With a cutout for press-fit strips (instead of a rod, you print “strips” that connect the staff — note: depending on your infill & wall count, it can be a bit wobbly. I may add a thicker version later based on your feedback!)

  3. Fully combined (so you can cut it however you prefer and use your own rods)

And there are 3 "gem" versions:
1. Fully combined with drain hole (for resin, non-functional, no lights)
2. Split in the middle (for an LED light source)
3. Split on the lower end (for an LED light source)

So you can build it whichever way works best for you!

This was also a little test run for another project I have in mind… but more on that later.
Hope you have fun with this one — can’t wait to see your builds! :)

Comments (14)

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Constantine · September 5, 2025

BTW I did print the one with the supplied inner rods and: 1) yes, it comes out quite "wobbly" 2) The staff files come with 5 long rods and 1 short rod but only SHORT rods fit the parts! Is this intentional or!??!!? May be thats why it comes out wobbly!??!

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Constantine · September 5, 2025

(in other words, I ended up with 3 unused long rods and ended up cutting the excess of the remaining 2, plus the short used on the "tip")

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Constantine · September 5, 2025

WOahhH!! The WOODEN STAFF of GtG would be SO AWESOME with a light up stone on the upper part! If you do, please find EXTRASUPERBRIGHTWHITE leds, more than one! so we can't stare at it directly! LOL

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

i am having trouble finding decenter refernces bcs his staff is so unique i feel like i would just make somthing "Kind of " XD

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Ed_F · September 2, 2025

What?! So great! Thanks, Marko

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

my pleasure :)

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Julien Mairy · September 1, 2025

Oh Marko I LOVE YOU just AWESOME !

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

awwww too kind :)

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What A Nerd Props · September 1, 2025

Yes! More Lord of the rings please!

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

will do :)

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Celenia · September 1, 2025

The way you make it light up is perfect. 😍

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

i love this so much, its so unique and so easy to use :D

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JP3D · September 1, 2025

Love this! Fingers crossed Gandalf’s may follow..

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MysteryMakers · September 5, 2025

the white one is in the making :D