I received my Mini yesterday and used the supplied barrel line directly to my Renogy 72000 and it works great. So I will hold off on this approach for now. Thanks for the videos🙃
It worked great using the AC outlet on this little battery just like your Renogy. The loss you get in converting DC to AC then back to DC is something I am trying to fix. If you look at the description to the video, Starlink is trying to figure it out as well, but have not yet.
For clarification, I did not use the AC plug (the Renogy 72000 doesn’t have an AC port), I used the barrel connection on the supplied cord directly to the barrel port on the Renogy 72000, thus deleting the AC conversion power loss😊
@@parmlalli I haven’t tried it out for any long periods yet. Hope to do it on an upcoming trip. Based on available data to date, I am estimating 9-10 hrs. Time will tell.
@@desertdogs2122is the barrel connection that comes with it a usb-c that you plug into the renogy power bank? Looking at getting a starlink mini. Thanks mate
Glad to help. Make sure you test everything out well before you leave. It would suck to get there and realize that you didn't have a battery capable of the power required. Have a great trip.
@@josephpatrickkrugerIt is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
The Starlink Mini runs off 12v DC. All you need is a $5 cigarette lighter adapter with a 6in female barrel end pigtail off Amazon for a under $10. Plug the factory cable right into any car, solar battery, etc.
Those usb-c to 20v cables work well with TS100 type soldering irons, so you can power the iron from any power bank or wall-wart that can output usb-c 20v.
I'm currently in Houston after 6 days of mostly no power & zero Internet. We were definitely looking into this to have during the hurriacan seasons going forward since its impossible to do any work under these conditions. It might even ship/arrive before our Internet even gets fixed. Thanks for this video!
This is exactly what I am talking about. This would be perfect to have after a storm. Add a small solar kit like this Lion Energy Trek ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html or the EG4 Mobile Solar Cart I just built ua-cam.com/video/x8ghFbE9TYE/v-deo.html
USB C #1 cable solution is out of stock. Bought #2 cable solution. Starlink isn’t powering up on it. I have it plugged into a 100w rated anker wall charger. Also tried an anker portable charger. Cable works on other devices.
I don't know what to say. I bought a few things and tried them out. You saw my experience with these cables. If they don't work, send them back and try something else. This video was more of a proof of concept. Could you use a PD USB-C cable to power the Starlink mini off a battery. Before you send it back, try to power the min using the cable but, plugged into a wall adapter. Maybe it is somehow the battery.
I don't know what to say. I bought a few things and tried them out. You saw my experience with these cables. If they don't work, send them back and try something else. This video was more of a proof of concept. Could you use a PD USB-C cable to power the Starlink mini off a battery. Before you send it back, try to power the min using the cable but, plugged into a wall adapter. Maybe it is somehow the battery.
From a van you'd need a much longer cable and loss is inevitable. Please let us know if you've found something longer and reliable -- and ideally waterproof. Slink corp has hinted they will offer such at some point, likely @ 10x the price. Thx, great info!
Hey, thanks, nice video. What is the battery you used? Do you have a link? Ok, sorry, goofy me, I found your video on it. Thanks. I like these short to the point options etc. Good job.
Hm, maybe it is better to get a USB C with a female 5521 ? Then you van use the original Starlink cable....I bought me a telescopic painting/cleaning stick ( 4 meters long ) put the RAM extension peace at the end of the stick , build a RAM 1 "" on the Mini, connect the RAM nobs, this way I can avoid trees that are normally taking the clear view from the Mini . Tested it here in Sweden and works like a charm.
Do you realize this only worked because you have a PD power supply. My unit when I installed it in my tesla I found the mini is 12 volt at about 25 watts out of snow mode. I used the car charger cigaret power cord to 5521 only because I don't trust Chinese usbc pd cables for not running long periods at higher power. Good machine, I'm disappointed I can't drive with it. I hope it's not absolute next year when they offer the cell to sat service.
I do realize that which is why I mentioned it in the video while talking about the cable and the PD port. Even if it becomes obsolete after a true Starlink phone comes out, I think I'm still going to keep it in my emergency kit. Two is one and one is none. Currently I have my cell phone, then my Visible burner phone (unlimited WiFi hotspot), another Visible phone in a bag with a RAVpower router, battery banks and a solar panel. Now I also have the Starlink mini. It's always nice to have a backup for your backup.
@L2Survive that's a good idea. I just bought a usbc pd adapter for my dewalt batteries. My wife wants to try and work from a camp site in the mountains. These new 15amp hour batteries are 3 lbs, and I think plenty for what will be needed.
Does your USB-C to barrel cable use power when dish is not plugged in? Mine uses .7watts, didn’t know if that was normal or if I should try another cable that doesn’t have a phantom drain
great video and test 10PCS Black Rubber Grommet Wiring Gasket Hole Rubber Grommet Rubber Ring Sealing Grommet Oil Resistant Rubber Grommet Ring Drilled for Wiring Cable do you think or better yet could you try and see if these would fit to seal the 5521??? keep dust/weather out
It is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
It is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
I doubt that connecting it directly to a 60w solar panel would work. I do not know of any panel that will give you the rated output. Even if it did, you would need a way to regulate that power. I would suggest connecting your solar panel to some kind of battery bank then connect the dishy to that. The minimum PD output that I have seen work is 60w.
From the Starlink website www.starlink.com/specifications?spec=5 Power Consumption Average: 25-40W Input Rating 12-48V 60W USB PD Requirement 100W, 20V/5A Minimum (with Starlink USB-C to Barrel Jack Cable Accessory) You can also see the plug itself shows 30v at 2A for 60w in my unboxing video ua-cam.com/video/fMFsCAUuO8g/v-deo.htmlsi=CJcpaDI0f1Ap8VLB&t=360
02:12 PLEASE note that you are using a USB-C PD port NOT a standard USB-C port. I know you reference it as a PD port a bit later, but I'm just waiting for some yahoo to try to plug into a typical 5V USB C port.
Thank you for watching and paying attention to the information in the video. I agree that some people will only hear what they want to hear and get it wrong. Also, I'm not an electrician but, a bit later was only 28 seconds. ua-cam.com/video/Q_3MZ5eNDRU/v-deo.htmlsi=4Mg-hncNPI-neaQT&t=160 I know you have posted videos, so you know that there is only so much information you can get into a video in the first 30 seconds.
You've created a $100 fix to a $5 problem. The Starlink Mini runs off 12v DC. All you need is a $5 cigarette lighter adapter with a 6in female barrel end pigtail off Amazon for a under $10. Plug the factory cable right into any car, solar battery, etc.
Not all battery banks have a barrel socket. A lot of the solar generators (ecoflow and the like) do but, they are too big to carry up a mountain. For that matter, so is my car. I already had this solar charging setup that I take on long days of shooting video. So, my $100 fix really only cost me less than $10.
I would prefer to have a battery between the power source and the Starlink mini just to regulate the power. I currently have a small solar setup creating 2.41kW, 220.6V @ 10.9A but, I can plug my Starlink mini into the USB port on my invertor and only get the power I need or can use.
It is meant to be light enough to put in a backpack and take up to the top of the mountain where there is no other signal. The current price plan makes it prohibitive to use 24/7/365 but, it would work well for some remote camping trips where you can find a clearing.
I received my Mini yesterday and used the supplied barrel line directly to my Renogy 72000 and it works great. So I will hold off on this approach for now. Thanks for the videos🙃
It worked great using the AC outlet on this little battery just like your Renogy. The loss you get in converting DC to AC then back to DC is something I am trying to fix. If you look at the description to the video, Starlink is trying to figure it out as well, but have not yet.
For clarification, I did not use the AC plug (the Renogy 72000 doesn’t have an AC port), I used the barrel connection on the supplied cord directly to the barrel port on the Renogy 72000, thus deleting the AC conversion power loss😊
How long can you use the mini for with the Renogy before it dies and needs to be recharged?
@@parmlalli I haven’t tried it out for any long periods yet. Hope to do it on an upcoming trip. Based on available data to date, I am estimating 9-10 hrs. Time will tell.
@@desertdogs2122is the barrel connection that comes with it a usb-c that you plug into the renogy power bank? Looking at getting a starlink mini. Thanks mate
I’m sold on the mini for my Van trip to Baja this Dec.
Cheers
Glad to help. Make sure you test everything out well before you leave. It would suck to get there and realize that you didn't have a battery capable of the power required. Have a great trip.
What remote power supply are you using to power the mini? I just ordered the mini today.
@@josephpatrickkrugerIt is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html
One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
The Starlink Mini runs off 12v DC. All you need is a $5 cigarette lighter adapter with a 6in female barrel end pigtail off Amazon for a under $10. Plug the factory cable right into any car, solar battery, etc.
Those usb-c to 20v cables work well with TS100 type soldering irons, so you can power the iron from any power bank or wall-wart that can output usb-c 20v.
Huh, interesting.
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Agreed
As someone who is married to a team member I can tell you you are very welcome :-)
I'm currently in Houston after 6 days of mostly no power & zero Internet.
We were definitely looking into this to have during the hurriacan seasons going forward since its impossible to do any work under these conditions.
It might even ship/arrive before our Internet even gets fixed.
Thanks for this video!
This is exactly what I am talking about. This would be perfect to have after a storm. Add a small solar kit like this Lion Energy Trek ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html or the EG4 Mobile Solar Cart I just built ua-cam.com/video/x8ghFbE9TYE/v-deo.html
... and you can turn off the monthly subscription if you don't need it.
USB C #1 cable solution is out of stock. Bought #2 cable solution. Starlink isn’t powering up on it. I have it plugged into a 100w rated anker wall charger. Also tried an anker portable charger. Cable works on other devices.
same, not working for me
I don't know what to say. I bought a few things and tried them out. You saw my experience with these cables. If they don't work, send them back and try something else. This video was more of a proof of concept. Could you use a PD USB-C cable to power the Starlink mini off a battery. Before you send it back, try to power the min using the cable but, plugged into a wall adapter. Maybe it is somehow the battery.
I don't know what to say. I bought a few things and tried them out. You saw my experience with these cables. If they don't work, send them back and try something else. This video was more of a proof of concept. Could you use a PD USB-C cable to power the Starlink mini off a battery. Before you send it back, try to power the min using the cable but, plugged into a wall adapter. Maybe it is somehow the battery.
how long was the battery life using the USB C cable
From a van you'd need a much longer cable and loss is inevitable. Please let us know if you've found something longer and reliable -- and ideally waterproof. Slink corp has hinted they will offer such at some point, likely @ 10x the price. Thx, great info!
Hey, thanks, nice video. What is the battery you used? Do you have a link?
Ok, sorry, goofy me, I found your video on it.
Thanks. I like these short to the point options etc.
Good job.
Glad you found the video. For those who have not, here is the link. ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html
Hm, maybe it is better to get a USB C with a female 5521 ? Then you van use the original Starlink cable....I bought me a telescopic painting/cleaning stick ( 4 meters long ) put the RAM extension peace at the end of the stick , build a RAM 1 "" on the Mini, connect the RAM nobs, this way I can avoid trees that are normally taking the clear view from the Mini . Tested it here in Sweden and works like a charm.
Do you realize this only worked because you have a PD power supply.
My unit when I installed it in my tesla I found the mini is 12 volt at about 25 watts out of snow mode. I used the car charger cigaret power cord to 5521 only because I don't trust Chinese usbc pd cables for not running long periods at higher power.
Good machine, I'm disappointed I can't drive with it.
I hope it's not absolute next year when they offer the cell to sat service.
I do realize that which is why I mentioned it in the video while talking about the cable and the PD port. Even if it becomes obsolete after a true Starlink phone comes out, I think I'm still going to keep it in my emergency kit. Two is one and one is none. Currently I have my cell phone, then my Visible burner phone (unlimited WiFi hotspot), another Visible phone in a bag with a RAVpower router, battery banks and a solar panel. Now I also have the Starlink mini. It's always nice to have a backup for your backup.
@L2Survive that's a good idea. I just bought a usbc pd adapter for my dewalt batteries. My wife wants to try and work from a camp site in the mountains. These new 15amp hour batteries are 3 lbs, and I think plenty for what will be needed.
Does your USB-C to barrel cable use power when dish is not plugged in? Mine uses .7watts, didn’t know if that was normal or if I should try another cable that doesn’t have a phantom drain
great video and test 10PCS Black Rubber Grommet Wiring Gasket Hole Rubber Grommet Rubber Ring Sealing Grommet Oil Resistant Rubber Grommet Ring Drilled for Wiring Cable do you think or better yet could you try and see if these would fit to seal the 5521??? keep dust/weather out
That is an interesting idea.
what's that small box you're using to power your mini? better yet, what's the model number and manufacturer?
It is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html
One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
Thx for the nice video! I’m a sailor and i’m wondering that is available to use at sea
The thing you should be looking at is the cost of the plans available at sea. www.starlink.com/boats
it is a bit more expensive but gives you the ability to have internet at up to 10 mph.
What powerbank are you using?
It is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it ua-cam.com/video/U8a3eVPnSjo/v-deo.html
One subscriber mentioned that he used the Renogy 72000. It looks like it holds more power, but does not have an A/C outlet. He says it works well though. www.renogy.com/renogy-72000mah-266wh-power-bank-back-order-6-12/
Goal zero ac 100 is what I'm using
Can it power by the solar panel i have 60 watt pannel ps what the minimum power it needs to work with usb c
I doubt that connecting it directly to a 60w solar panel would work. I do not know of any panel that will give you the rated output. Even if it did, you would need a way to regulate that power. I would suggest connecting your solar panel to some kind of battery bank then connect the dishy to that. The minimum PD output that I have seen work is 60w.
If the solar panel has a built in charge controller that regulates a 12v charge
What’s the power specs on the AC power supply that you’re replacing?
If you mean the factory power supply, it is 30 volt
From the Starlink website www.starlink.com/specifications?spec=5
Power Consumption Average: 25-40W
Input Rating 12-48V 60W
USB PD Requirement 100W, 20V/5A Minimum (with Starlink USB-C to Barrel Jack Cable Accessory)
You can also see the plug itself shows 30v at 2A for 60w in my unboxing video ua-cam.com/video/fMFsCAUuO8g/v-deo.htmlsi=CJcpaDI0f1Ap8VLB&t=360
The 30v is at 2A for 60w.
02:12 PLEASE note that you are using a USB-C PD port NOT a standard USB-C port. I know you reference it as a PD port a bit later, but I'm just waiting for some yahoo to try to plug into a typical 5V USB C port.
Thank you for watching and paying attention to the information in the video. I agree that some people will only hear what they want to hear and get it wrong. Also, I'm not an electrician but, a bit later was only 28 seconds. ua-cam.com/video/Q_3MZ5eNDRU/v-deo.htmlsi=4Mg-hncNPI-neaQT&t=160 I know you have posted videos, so you know that there is only so much information you can get into a video in the first 30 seconds.
@@L2Survive Appreciate you posting the vid! I've just been answering so many questions about "Can I run it on a USB port?"
How much are they (equipments)$
You've created a $100 fix to a $5 problem. The Starlink Mini runs off 12v DC. All you need is a $5 cigarette lighter adapter with a 6in female barrel end pigtail off Amazon for a under $10. Plug the factory cable right into any car, solar battery, etc.
If the starlink requires regulated 12V that could potentially not work as intended or damage it as a car will vary between 11 and 15 volts.
@@Maaniic Starling Mini can receive anywhere from 12-36 volts.
Not all battery banks have a barrel socket. A lot of the solar generators (ecoflow and the like) do but, they are too big to carry up a mountain. For that matter, so is my car. I already had this solar charging setup that I take on long days of shooting video. So, my $100 fix really only cost me less than $10.
@@L2Survive show me one that doesn’t.
I would prefer to have a battery between the power source and the Starlink mini just to regulate the power. I currently have a small solar setup creating 2.41kW, 220.6V @ 10.9A but, I can plug my Starlink mini into the USB port on my invertor and only get the power I need or can use.
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Is the StarLink mini for travel?
It is meant to be light enough to put in a backpack and take up to the top of the mountain where there is no other signal. The current price plan makes it prohibitive to use 24/7/365 but, it would work well for some remote camping trips where you can find a clearing.
@@L2Survive Thank you.
They have just apparently released a stand-alone roam package for the mini in the US.
Ridicule vive le wifi 7
Agreed!