Starlink Mini

[Tenac]

The OEM cable the Mini comes with is intended to be used with the AC power adapter which outputs 30 volt DC. 60W @ 30V is only 2A, but is 5A at 12V. This is what causes issues with the OEM cable (or cables longer than 2m or so) at "12v" (12-14.5v)

Oh yeah that is a great point, while the Starlink Mini USB-C cable requires a 100W 20V, 5A at 10m (18AWG). With 12v being the lowest it will operate at, are we thinking that the ports on top of the grenny fall below 12v 10amps with a 1 meter addition? I can test this tomorrow for sure, since I will be using the truck and Mini most of the day I can plug it into another port. I can even check with my meter. I would think you would need like 100' to really start dipping below 12v...... Unless ones battery isn't well that healthy maybe its being pulled down?

 

[Born_ in_a_tent]

Hi All
I repositioned the Starlink mini so I could use EXT 2 and unfortunately I had the same result as previously, i.e. it worked for a couple of minutes then dropped out. Once it drops out it won't come back on. I guess I need to find out why I'm not getting a constant minimum of 12v at the outlet.
I had been having battery problems with the car but had a new battery installed before using the starlink.
By the way, if you buy one of these owl magnetic mounts don't expect to be able to easily remove it from your roof. The magnets are incredibly strong. I have ended up mounting it on a steel plate that I have bolted to the roof rack so that at least I can take it off the roof without having to get Eddie Hall involved.

 

[Born_ in_a_tent]

Multi meter reading is 12.4v at EXT2

 

[Tenac]

Hi All
I repositioned the Starlink mini so I could use EXT 2 and unfortunately I had the same result as previously, i.e. it worked for a couple of minutes then dropped out. Once it drops out it won't come back on. I guess I need to find out why I'm not getting a constant minimum of 12v at the outlet.
I had been having battery problems with the car but had a new battery installed before using the starlink.
By the way, if you buy one of these owl magnetic mounts don't expect to be able to easily remove it from your roof. The magnets are incredibly strong. I have ended up mounting it on a steel plate that I have bolted to the roof rack so that at least I can take it off the roof without having to get Eddie Hall involved.

That magnet is nuts.... lol Really wondering if your cable has an issue the 1m. Since you have ruled out the Starlink by connecting it to another source and runs fine. Have you checked your electrical screen to monitor when you turn it on see if anything funky shows up?

 

[anand]

Multi meter reading is 12.4v at EXT2

Is it still reading 12.4v at the end of the cable and under load though? As load increases the voltage drop will increase in a non-linear rate with the small wire size

 

[Tenac]

Is it still reading 12.4v at the end of the cable and under load though? As load increases the voltage drop will increase in a non-linear rate with the small wire size

Great point! I've been on the 10amp circuit this morning for past two hours, no issues yet. However Born in a Tent has issues no matter the source from the grenny.... Do we know the wire size within the grenny itself?

 

[Itsdchz]

Added the Starlink Mini, @DVA Mechanics Rack mount, they also have the IG handle mount available, and their plug n play connector to EXT 2. LOVE it. Quick easy 5 min install!