Power Starlink Mini with USB C

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Power Starlink Mini with USB C

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I bought two USB-C to 5521 barrel adapter cables to power my Starlink Mini. Here is how that went.
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I did contact Starlink support about the mention of a cable on one of the spec sheets. Here is basically how that went.
Me: I just got the Starlink Mini. On your site, api.starlink.c... it says "100W, 20V/5A Minimum (with Starlink USB-C to Barrel Jack Cable Accessory)". Where can I buy this? It is not on the site for shop.starlink....
Support: As of now the only options we have regarding power sourcing will be including what is available in-box at original purchase. This is still an extremely new device and situational scenarios are still underway to confirm if other alternatives are safe to apply to the device just yet. Please continue to check our Starlink website for new accessories/ equipment regarding the Starlink Mini as the device is still in its early release stages.
Me: You're telling me that Starlink put in the spec sheet that you can use a "100W, 20V/5A MINIMUM (WITH STARLINK USB-C TO BARREL JACK CABLE ACCESSORY)" but you haven't invented it yet and if it did exist, you don't know if it would work?
Support: As of now the mini is still in its early release period so everything is not going to be fully released yet until the full release has been initiated.
Then they closed the ticket.
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@roh5876 Ай бұрын

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.

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

Huh, interesting.

@controller2152 Ай бұрын

I’m sold on the mini for my Van trip to Baja this Dec. Cheers

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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.

@josephpatrickkruger Ай бұрын

What remote power supply are you using to power the mini? I just ordered the mini today.

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

@@josephpatrickkrugerIt is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i56RZsiHtdS3mqM.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/

@TexasStormChaser 26 күн бұрын

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.

@Clubbythaseal Ай бұрын

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!

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i56RZsiHtdS3mqM.html or the EG4 Mobile Solar Cart I just built kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rp6Xm6mTqp-4iXk.html

@desertdogs2145 Ай бұрын

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🙃

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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.

@desertdogs2122 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

How long can you use the mini for with the Renogy before it dies and needs to be recharged?

@desertdogs2145 Ай бұрын

@@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.

@saki9283 Ай бұрын

@@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

@airmagic2199 Ай бұрын

WOOHOO!!! STARLINK MINI!!! THE HOLY GRAIL!!! THANK YOU, ELON AND WHOLE TEAM!!!💛🎇

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

Agreed

@aigtrader2984 27 күн бұрын

As someone who is married to a team member I can tell you you are very welcome :-)

@MulloyMorrow Ай бұрын

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.

@yantsenter6959 Ай бұрын

same, not working for me

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

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.

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

@TexasStormChaser 26 күн бұрын

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.

@Maaniic 24 күн бұрын

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.

@TexasStormChaser 24 күн бұрын

@@Maaniic Starling Mini can receive anywhere from 12-36 volts.

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

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.

@TexasStormChaser 17 күн бұрын

@@L2Survive show me one that doesn’t.

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

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.

@3genac 26 күн бұрын

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!

@halledwardb 23 күн бұрын

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.

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

Glad you found the video. For those who have not, here is the link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i56RZsiHtdS3mqM.html

@Patriot3 Ай бұрын

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.

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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.

@Patriot3 Ай бұрын

@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.

@FlyerThanDrones Ай бұрын

what's that small box you're using to power your mini? better yet, what's the model number and manufacturer?

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

It is the Lion Energy Trek that I bought at Costco last winter. Here is my video of it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i56RZsiHtdS3mqM.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/

@dyonkers1 23 күн бұрын

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

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

That is an interesting idea.

@user-hz1sh2fo1n Ай бұрын

Thx for the nice video! I’m a sailor and i’m wondering that is available to use at sea

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

The thing you should be looking at is the cost of the plans available at sea. www.starlink.com/boats

@wearejungians Ай бұрын

it is a bit more expensive but gives you the ability to have internet at up to 10 mph.

@bishnu__newar Ай бұрын

Hope they bring new product Tesla solar panal around the disk And battery attached 😅

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

This thing would be amazing with a built in battery. It would add some weight though. I don't think it would last long on less than the battery I am using which is around 3lbs. Solar would be harder to add to this because the dish needs to point Northish and the panels would have to face South Eastish. Maybe if you could have the panels run behind the Starlink mini. The panels would add a couple of pounds too. I give it about a year and you will be able to buy a case to put the Starlink mini into that has a battery and fold out panels.

@syemviem Ай бұрын

I think, better if not a built-in battery, but a removable battery fit for a starlink mini. :)

@5thGenNativeTexan Ай бұрын

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.

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8VjgL1myrSogok.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.

@5thGenNativeTexan Ай бұрын

@@L2Survive Appreciate you posting the vid! I've just been answering so many questions about "Can I run it on a USB port?"

@Bikepacking 24 күн бұрын

Can it power by the solar panel i have 60 watt pannel ps what the minimum power it needs to work with usb c

@L2Survive 17 күн бұрын

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.

@thespokanehomeguygroup 29 күн бұрын

What powerbank are you using?

@L2Survive 29 күн бұрын

@JackWorkz 26 күн бұрын

Goal zero ac 100 is what I'm using

@raymundoman4176 23 күн бұрын

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

@BonnieBlue2A Ай бұрын

Is the StarLink mini for travel?

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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.

@BonnieBlue2A Ай бұрын

@@L2Survive Thank you.

@rogermckinnon5738 Ай бұрын

They have just apparently released a stand-alone roam package for the mini in the US.

@ahgflyguy Ай бұрын

What’s the power specs on the AC power supply that you’re replacing?

@Patriot3 Ай бұрын

If you mean the factory power supply, it is 30 volt

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

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 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLN2pqZyutuzaJs.htmlsi=CJcpaDI0f1Ap8VLB&t=360

@L2Survive Ай бұрын

The 30v is at 2A for 60w.