StarLink mini with StarLink router mini.

[rideandfly]

40 minutes ago, Ronbrink said:

I bought this in order to use the outdoor plug. It not only allows clearance for the SL brick, but serves as a convenient power switch.

We don't have Oliver's factory solar system and inverter. When away from shore power, use a similar switch mounted in Ollie's battery box with our system. Installed two Epoch 105AH lithium batteries, using up to 2 solar suitcase panels for charging or gen-set on poor solar days. Stole @Snackchaser  ideal (Thanks Geoff) converting the TV cable inlet to the Starlink Mini power outlet using a 12V/24V to 48V step up DC to DC converter. Need to install a small interior switch so turning the system on/off can be done from inside Ollie, too.

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 12:14 PM by rideandfly

[Wayfinder]

On 9/15/2026 at 9:10 PM, jd1923 said:

Can you make regular phone calls or using an app? The calls are likely dropping when one satellite is moving out of range and the next one is taking over.  

Use any extension cord to use the outdoor outlet vs. a window open, or you could change the outlet cover.

I’ve held many work-related video calls on the Gen 3 without issues… with an open sky. One could likely play an online game too, such as World of Warcraft, but maybe not a first person shooter (FPS). The latency requirements are high and one would be getting killed a lot in the FPS game.