Starlink Mini on your Boat.

MrG

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So I know this MOD is not for everyone. I have a unique situation where I can work semi remote. If I can keep in contact and put small fires out I can be out in the water rather then behind a desk. So I have Starlink at home. Starlink was running an offer where they gave you a Starlink Mini for Free, and you could activate it for $10 a month. Ok Yes Please. I got it in Jan. We just installed it last month and it’s working great. I was powering it with a simple inverter 10 min install and I was in business. Well it’s been working great and decided to install it for a more permanent installation. When I ordered a 12 V to 30 V converter, it offered quite a lot of static or interference to the stereo system. Turns out that when you tap into the stock power supply there’s quite a lot of feedback. I found that when connecting directly to the battery all the static or feedback was gone, so I needed to come up with a solution where I got clean power that would not affect the system and this is what I came up with. I found a Carlisle rocker switch on Amazon and tapped into the Boat accessorie switch. So now this dash switch turns on the Starlink and the master switch turns everything off.IMG_6550.jpeg
 
I’m still working on the mount situation. I’m gonna modify this el cheepo Amazon mount so that the Starlink sits flat with the Bimini I’m gonna have to remove the center extension section of the mount and then machine the round adjustable ends to lower it the goal is that it come’s on & off in seconds so far so good.
 

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Looks like a clean solution for your work from boat situation. Nice job.
 
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