ARC LS tri-rebel build *new finish*

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I hope someone finds this interesting

I recently acquired a used and buggy first run Arc LS from another member with the intent to fix it up and modernize the engine.

I decided to go with a tri- rebel star with warm white rebels. 330 lumens at 700ma with a max at 1amp (3100k color). Haven't seen it done yet so I thought it would be unique.

Carclo triple optic (narrow)

Tri-flupic (standard UI)

First thing, take apart the Arc. Wasn't easy! The head is locked with red threadlocker. Took some a little heat and a lot of muscle to break it free. Popped the engine off and cleaned the threads with acetone.

I fit the tri-star and optic in the head and it fits good with some extra room to make a small heatsink (the triple optic is a little shorter than the original, which is a plus). Basically I will make a bigger threaded retaining ring with a smaller hole for the wires. I just have to wait until I get the tri-flupic board (should be today or tomorrow) so I know exactly how much room I have to make the sink.

Its not a complicated build at all, the hard part is done: taking the head apart, which I assume is not meant to be..

before:


opened up:


some of the new parts:


When the flupic arrives I will show you how I'll attach it.