Starlink Mini Australia - 12V, what works, USB C and how to overload your 12V and cause a trip.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

StarLink now has the USB-C wire for sale. It’s 5m (16’.5”) long and costs $31.00 USD. It has a red power indicator light in it to show if the required 100W 5A 20V power supply is good. For the Mini Only.

[@ShutterZone]

@@StevenYoungcaptual that’s really great thanks for the update mate. I’ll take a look and see if I can order one.

[@SimonShaws]

Good video but the sound effects are really naff.

[@escape4x4.Australia]

I agree. Won’t be doing them again. Thx for the feedback.

[@wazza2220]

Setting up for caravan, do you think i could get the 5m DC MINI to USB-C chord and run it off a 12v usb-c cigarette plug? And when at the house i can use a USB-C wall plug and plug the MINI DC TO USB-C cable straight into that?

[@SimonShaws]

As long as the USB is 100W rated for a single port. 20V 5A I believe.

[@karengoodman847]

Thanks for the video. I just picked mine up and need to run it off my 12v RV (I am tech illiterate) I have 12v cigarette lighter and 12 v usb points. I went to Jaycar and was told I could only run it off the 240 supplied. Can you advice where I can order the adapters asap please . Thank you

[@ShutterZone]

Hi mate no problem at all. There are two options. You can either buy a USBC to 5521 adapter which will plug into the cigarette lighter USB port. Alternatively you can order direct off eBay or Amazon a cigarette lighter to 5521 which will do the trick too. I’ll send a link shortly.

[@karengoodman847]

Thanks for the prompt info , I look forward to the link. I’m in Mackay do you think if I go back into Jaycar they would have these? Or an auto electrician? I head remote tomorrow for a week. Ps..I set it up on my dashboard last night (powered site) and it worked great 🎉

[@ShutterZone]

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[@ShutterZone]

Well done. It’s a great bit of kit. How’s it working?

[@SimonShaws]

@@ShutterZone I bought a cigarette plug to barrel from Altronics. Works well. M8617 $6.95 The issue is with long cables as voltage will drop over long lengths.

[@papa7745]

Thankyou for this informative video. From what you showed there is no router like the full size Starlike use on 240v is this correct?

[@ShutterZone]

This is correct. The router is built into the unit. It works on 12V or 220V.

[@papa7745]

Thank you for your reply which leads me onto another question. How far from the mini does the internet signal spread will I get a signal inside my motorhome if the mini is outside away from the vehicle for a clear sky view?

[@ShutterZone]

@@papa7745let me test and let you know

[@waseemayshoa1476]

hi can you please explain how is the upload i need like I want to use it for live broadcasting in completely closed places where it is difficult to obtain a signal

[@ShutterZone]

Hello, the upload speed was 20 but it was from my partner window. I’ll text tomorrow in the open. 😊

[@waseemayshoa1476]

@@ShutterZone thanks

[@SimonShaws]

Uploads more variable. With clear line of sight, 10mbits or so fairly reliably.