Starlink 12v Hack For Van Life and RVs WITHOUT CUTTING Wires + Flat Starmount Modification

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • In episode 23 of Van Build Series 2.0, we hack the Starlink Dishy to mount it flat on the roof of the van and convert the wiring from 120v to 12v without cutting any wires. This will allow us to stay connected when we travel up to Canada, down into Mexico, and in the remote places of the US.
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    JeepNTreetop video: • Starlink 12V Router Up...
    0:00 - Intro
    0:27 - Testing Out Starlink
    2:56 - Cutting Starlink for Flat Mount
    9:50 - Starlink 12v Wiring Conversion
    15:44 - Testing Starlink Amp Draw
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Komentáře • 428

  • @MathersOnTheMap
    @MathersOnTheMap  Před 11 měsíci +16

    UPDATE: After 6 months are Starlink flat mount failed us. It got condensation inside and damaged the unit.
    Here’s a link to the video: czcams.com/video/l4E2QKpdBl0/video.htmlsi=IBckg4K5pboVKcyj
    Original Comment:
    Thanks for watching the video!!! We really appreciate it! I will not make the “bits / bytes” mistake again haha
    Also here's some more info regarding how the Starlink is performing on our Instagram reel: instagram.com/reel/Cwh_qb-o4h6/
    For those who think it’s stupid to mount it flat, here’s a link describing how a phased array antenna (this is a phased array dish) wifiranger.com/how-does-starlink-work/#:~:text=As%20a%20satellite%20moves%20across,uses%20a%20%E2%80%9Cphased%20array.%E2%80%9D

    • @ColinsFilms
      @ColinsFilms Před 11 měsíci +2

      Only reason I can see to tilt the antenna, is to let rain fall off. The antenna will definitely lose signal strength with any water pooling on the top, but it is flat so there wont be much.

    • @mutchler87
      @mutchler87 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I had a strong suspicion this was a bad idea and then saw this as the first comment.. thanks for being honest and telling people it’s not a great idea.

    • @baliwski
      @baliwski Před 3 měsíci

      Would a desiccant have helped? Also how did you convert the cable to ethernet? Is that the adapter that can be purchased from starlink?

    • @RNMSC
      @RNMSC Před 2 měsíci

      @@baliwski A desiccant would have extended the life some, but the question is how did the moisture get in to the housing in the first place. If it was because it had been raining for the 3 days during the assembly, then a desiccant pack may have been enough. If it was related to the material the housing was made of, how permiable it is, and whether there is barometric pressure change air exchanges happening that allowed the moisture in after a good (and dry) seal up, you would need to have a way to periodically replace the desiccant or have a way to heat dry it, venting the released moisture out of the housing. The comment that the housing is 3d printed doesn't give me a good feel for the housing being water tight. The Plexiglass lid very well may be, and the rubber gasket, and the glue may all have been good, but having done 3d printing for the past decade, I have a healthy respect for water's ability to infiltrate prints.

    • @johnduty4505
      @johnduty4505 Před 2 měsíci

      Reason: your destruction of rubber and magnets = the cable is affected by external interference

  • @anzicek
    @anzicek Před 11 měsíci +20

    It's not a "little magnet" it's a ferrite which can improve performance in certain EMI "noisy" environments and/or reduce electromagnetic emissions of the device to bring it in compliance with FCC rules.

  • @MarcosWassem
    @MarcosWassem Před rokem +13

    Really good assembly, you could say it's even better than the official option since it's 12 volts

  • @Vash.Baldeus
    @Vash.Baldeus Před 11 měsíci +22

    The Mbps means Megabits Per Second, for Megabytes Per Second you need to take the value speed-test shows you and divide it by 8, for example, your 20Mbps is 2.5MB/s and the 170-ish is 21.25MB/s.

    • @brndblm
      @brndblm Před 11 měsíci +5

      thank you for pointing that out. It was indeed confusing him talking about bytes and while his screen is showing the values in bits.

    • @Braddeman
      @Braddeman Před 8 měsíci

      Working in IT people do this all the time. You know how many times I hear gigabytes or megabytes per second instead of megabits or gigabits per second. So maybe that is why it is not confusing to me but the fact he was consistent when talking should have easily clued you in to megabits and not megabytes. Kind of like when you are reading and see their, there, and they’re used wrong it’s easy to see which one they should have used. Not a big deal especially since you can clearly see megabits on the screen.

    • @Vash.Baldeus
      @Vash.Baldeus Před 8 měsíci

      @@Braddeman I am quite aware of that, biggest issue here in my country ISPs call it Megabytes or Mega, without specifying the exact type abit misleading.

  • @huestonwilson8678
    @huestonwilson8678 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Great, great, informative video without "over-gabbing" or becoming redundant. Hope a lot of vanlifers get this info. I'm in a cabin in eastern Arizona on the side of a mountain, off-off grid and only have "2 bar" cell service, about 3 or 4 hours a day. Having too many issues with 110 volt so this 12 volt solution is a win win.
    Thank you and travel safe.

  • @41Atatsiak
    @41Atatsiak Před 11 měsíci +10

    You made me comfortable in performing my own project like this to put on my atv and snowmobile when I’m out there traveling between communities in the Arctic, thanks dude. You’re the man!

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 11 měsíci +2

      you got it! Sounds like you live in a gnarly area!

    • @jameskim62
      @jameskim62 Před 8 měsíci

      DON'T DO THE MODIFICATION U WILL REGRET IT !!!!!!!

  • @aholzmeyer
    @aholzmeyer Před rokem +6

    love how clean the install is

  • @jefflee6542
    @jefflee6542 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love the visual details.
    Great job & clean.

  • @Rhys_Beer
    @Rhys_Beer Před 11 měsíci +16

    The little rubber thingy (ferrite bead) stops interference from magnetic fields in the cable if I am not mistaken.
    There is also a channel called everlanders on CZcams who have also mounted their starlink on their vehicle.

    • @Stepclimb
      @Stepclimb Před 11 měsíci +1

      Correct. Normally, ferrite coils “choke” common mode current from coming down the coaxial cable between the antenna and receiver.
      There are several YT videos on the subject covered by Amateur radio operators that are familiar with antenna theory.

  • @GirdHerd
    @GirdHerd Před 5 měsíci

    An informative video. Since we normally park under a ton of trees I am interested in just converting my Gen 2 dishy to 12vdc. Thanks for listing the necessary components to do that conversion.

  • @EventheWavesYT
    @EventheWavesYT Před 11 měsíci +2

    One word: Crushin’ It!
    Great video 🤙🏼

  • @quicksoncamping2039
    @quicksoncamping2039 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was an awesome video with some components I had not seen yet, thank you.

  • @RichardCockerill
    @RichardCockerill Před 10 měsíci

    well done...best walk through i have watched

  • @compimagaol
    @compimagaol Před 5 měsíci

    Nice build, looks great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @onederment
    @onederment Před 9 měsíci

    Hey dude... good on you. Pleased that you had courage to do that. Not many would. And you made it look easy

  • @ralphvickery3050
    @ralphvickery3050 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Have a look at the Mikrotik Hex Poe router. Runs on DC, can output 48v via the built in POE at/af ports. So you can do away with the 12/24v converter and the injector and end up with a much better router to boot.

    • @JasonParkers
      @JasonParkers Před 11 měsíci +1

      But that's not wireless, right?

    • @ralphvickery3050
      @ralphvickery3050 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@JasonParkers Damn your correct, for some reason I thought they had wireless in the hex series. I normally have a AP attached so didn't really think about it.

  • @xcaliber_gaming
    @xcaliber_gaming Před 8 měsíci

    Really Cool Idea and Implementation of said Idea !

  • @cyclemoto8744
    @cyclemoto8744 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the content. Cheers from OZ

  • @MrRossi1805
    @MrRossi1805 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Really interesting!
    Thank you 😊

  • @DearNoobs
    @DearNoobs Před 11 měsíci +13

    I'm curious how the metal roof rack there would impact the transmission pattern of dishy. also being off axis could be a slight issue but they use a phase array system anyway, with out the motors moving the dish it's going to be Tx'ing off to a sat at totally the wrong angle. Super cool project, Thanks for sharing bud

  • @willhg
    @willhg Před 7 měsíci

    Man you are a genius, thanks!

  • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
    @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent video.

  • @wavedave1655
    @wavedave1655 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice job!

  • @flavioroncat
    @flavioroncat Před 12 dny

    Great video

  • @LilyWasHereMB
    @LilyWasHereMB Před 4 měsíci

    Didn't want to cut the cords so I never went to 12 to 48 volt conversion route. Your video was really good news for me and I've ordered all the components. Thank you. The poe injector however is going to take a month to get here, apparently they're on backorder (2/5/24)

  • @ebb2421
    @ebb2421 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Your "magnet" is an EMI ferrite filter. Pickup a split snap on type if you get noise glitchy service from noisy power supplies.

  • @jasolr1135
    @jasolr1135 Před 11 měsíci +39

    Have you noticed a reduction in performance by being horizontal all of the time?

    • @25566
      @25566 Před 11 měsíci +9

      I would be more worried about that travel access point, it looks very cheap and it might be only 2.4ghz wifi so that's why he got such a low speed.

    • @compactcow
      @compactcow Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@25566 2.4ghz is more than enough for this. I don't think starlink would bother with a motorized stand unless it improved performance.

    • @41Atatsiak
      @41Atatsiak Před 11 měsíci +2

      2.4 ghz can produce 450 mbps, relax.

    • @hpakl
      @hpakl Před 9 měsíci

      @@41Atatsiakonly if you have a router with a chip in it to be able to bring in an 4.5 ghz line off of cat 6E guarantee that router is a 1ghz router with 100mbs max

    • @DRKDNCR
      @DRKDNCR Před 8 měsíci

      My first thought would have been that if it acts like a satellite dish, then it would need to be angled just like the motorised stand that moves the dish to locate and lock on to the signal. The speed that it is giving is much slower as it's always horizontal and not directly connected to the starlink LEO

  • @Travelaround82
    @Travelaround82 Před 11 měsíci

    wow that looks very goood

  • @darrin3k
    @darrin3k Před 11 měsíci +16

    You should run it with the Starlink router and then your travel router to see if that’s reducing speed.

    • @BrianGenX75
      @BrianGenX75 Před 10 měsíci +6

      This as a network specialist was my thought. The starling router is most likely optimized for the dish.

    • @__WJK__
      @__WJK__ Před 9 měsíci +4

      Couldn't agree more, a comparison between both, is the only way to know for sure!

    • @andrewlongron
      @andrewlongron Před 9 měsíci

      I curious about this as well

    • @dkb4x4
      @dkb4x4 Před 8 měsíci

      I would be more suspicious of the 48v booster being the cause of the lower speed. I believe the one you used creates a lot of "noise" and interferes with the Ethernet. At least that's what I'm thinking for my conversion so I'm switching to a cleaner 48v booster.

    •  Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@dkb4x4 hi, what booster did you get in the end? Are you happy with your setup?

  • @EduardoRodriguez-vd7su
    @EduardoRodriguez-vd7su Před rokem +1

    That’s is awesome wish we could have done it before our van was fully built lol

  • @cocoenmoto8374
    @cocoenmoto8374 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video man, planning to work while traveling with my bike through South America and pulling energy from a small battery is crazy so power consumption is a big deal, will test it and let you know how that works out.

  •  Před 8 měsíci

    ngl, when you said Wifi satelite at like 0:50 you trigered my flight or fight responds, that could not have been more wrong xD

  • @ryanrowe1975
    @ryanrowe1975 Před rokem +1

    Really good

  • @SgtSkrog
    @SgtSkrog Před 7 měsíci

    Having just tested my Starlink in an off-grid location in Nevada for 10 days with nights down to single digits, I will be doing the power conversion. I installed only a 3000wh battery out of 6000wh for the testing. I see a huge advantage in not having to use the inverters. The only thing I would have changed is your flat mount; I would have the option to tilt it. I see some do this with the solar panels as well. I will have to play with the snow melt settings

  • @adventureroadtrippers
    @adventureroadtrippers Před rokem +2

    Great video as always 🙂 Just wish the mount wasn’t so expensive 😅

  • @leezynel7203
    @leezynel7203 Před rokem

    Wasn't going to comment until 8/1... but that was before I knew you were planning a networking/engineering vlog! 🤣
    Satellite Dish, wireless routers, WAN, LAN, ethernet cables, RJ45 connectors... all good stuff in the tech world...👍
    Voiding the warranty was a nice touch... 👍👍
    Enjoyed watching the process... 👀
    Enough kudos... back to work 😅... July 🧨is almost upon us...

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem

      This little project was really fun, I enjoyed it! Lot of work to do in July!!!! Can't wait to start traveling again

  • @AltLiving
    @AltLiving Před rokem +3

    I was thinking of getting that adapter. Good to know it works. What sort of upload speeds do you get? I need at least about 7mps for video conferences.

  • @MDMAviation
    @MDMAviation Před 10 měsíci

    The first person that pronounced WiFi correctly. wi-fee is the correct prononunciation as it comes from Wireless (wi sound) fidelity (fee sound). Nice.

    • @greg.ocallaghan
      @greg.ocallaghan Před 4 měsíci

      el guifi

    • @AndiusPandius
      @AndiusPandius Před měsícem

      Not actually the case. From Wikipedia below (the td;lr; version) (Encyclopedia Britannica & Oxford dictionary also have references. The Cambridge dictionary gets it wrong...)
      "The name Wi-Fi, commercially used was coined by the brand-consulting firm Interbrand. The Wi-Fi Alliance had hired Interbrand to create a name that was "a little catchier than 'IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence'." According to Phil Belanger, a founding member of the Wi-Fi Alliance, the term Wi-Fi was chosen from a list of ten names that Interbrand proposed. Interbrand also created the Wi-Fi logo. The yin-yang Wi-Fi logo indicates the certification of a product for interoperability.
      The name Wi-Fi is not short-form for 'Wireless Fidelity',[34] although the Wi-Fi Alliance did use the advertising slogan "The Standard for Wireless Fidelity" for a short time after the brand name was created...

    • @brianOcurradhin
      @brianOcurradhin Před měsícem

      WiFuh

  • @MrTitanTopper
    @MrTitanTopper Před rokem

    Impressive! 👏🏻👍🏻

  • @kamikazekunze
    @kamikazekunze Před 11 měsíci +1

    I’m running the same 12v setup and router and I can tell you I hate it. I’m constantly having issue getting connected. I’ve played with boot order and timing and it just sucks. When I’ need it to work I just plug in the original setup….having said that I power it off a 24v to 115v 600w inverter. One day hopefully I get it sorted….12v saves me about 3% of power overnight vs the 24v inverter. Thanks for the video.😊

  • @souls666
    @souls666 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Now the dish can't follow the satellites 👍😅

    • @daunity
      @daunity Před 8 měsíci

      It doesn't. Phased array handles all that. It only moves to view the most open spot in the sky.

  • @MistrPianoMan
    @MistrPianoMan Před 9 měsíci

    This is awesome. I love how sleek the setup is. Can Starlink support a "smart home" setup in a van? Can you easily stay connected 24/7 if you have power?

  • @softwarephil1709
    @softwarephil1709 Před 10 měsíci +4

    I wonder if the 12v to 48v converter is significantly more efficient than a good 12v to 120v inverter. Note the heat sink fins on your converter to dissipate wasted energy.

  • @MeanderLife
    @MeanderLife Před 11 měsíci +8

    Mounting it on my roof would not be my choice, same as my solar... that decision means you must always park in open sky AKA direct sun. Keeping it portable and easily stowed means you can park in the shade where possible and set the dish remotely where it gets signal.
    Question... since you are not using the starlink router, does the starlink app no longer work as well? To see connection/obstruction and network throughput / latency tracking?

  • @Alhusam
    @Alhusam Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks . I think Starlink should make a customized version of this dish for vans and motor homes.

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci +1

      They do. It's called Starlink In-motion. It's stupidly expensive, and still requires AC power.

  • @love2gocamp
    @love2gocamp Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. Do you have to configure the new router before using it, like putting in a password and such? Thanks.

  • @johnsuttles3475
    @johnsuttles3475 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Will be interested to see if with repeated heating and cooling and rain will reveal humidity making its way into the housing and condensing on the circuit board and rendering it non-functional!
    Please post an update after a year of use!

  • @dougle03
    @dougle03 Před 11 měsíci +3

    The Everlanders did this about 3 months ago, a bit more involved, I think they also got the power draw down a little. Let's hope Starlink are watching and consider making a version that's more appropriate for mobile use without costing a fortune...

    • @bonezed
      @bonezed Před 11 měsíci

      they already have a flat mount version, but it's $$$

    • @SgtSkrog
      @SgtSkrog Před 7 měsíci

      They do have a mobile solution, but want to charge you a fortune. Dude has to go live on Mars, and that is not cheap.

  • @HiltonT69
    @HiltonT69 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Megabits/sec, not Megabytes/sec. 200 Mbps (megabits/sec) is approximately 22 Mbps (megabytes/sec).

    • @ByteBitten
      @ByteBitten Před 11 měsíci +4

      Mb is Megabit, MB is MegaByte (By eight). The capitals are crucial here :)

  • @WeveBeenThere_
    @WeveBeenThere_ Před 11 měsíci

    Have you worked out the Ah consumption difference between your modified setup and using the original router with something like a 150W Pure Sine inverter?

  • @surferjoehangten
    @surferjoehangten Před rokem

    "EV fm Steelmanville........Well done!

  • @billblair2401
    @billblair2401 Před 8 měsíci

    Can you advise make and model details on the RV flat unit u used to mount the cut down Starlink antenna....
    Thanx

  • @percutseituan
    @percutseituan Před měsícem

    terimakasih sudah berbagi

  • @denisbueltan9878
    @denisbueltan9878 Před 9 měsíci

    Great work ! , is not a magnet is a ferrite bead.

  • @Deunatelhadocareca
    @Deunatelhadocareca Před 6 měsíci

    Acabei de comprar a minha Starlink e fico feliz em saber como ela é por dentro, kkkkkk, muito bom a legenda em português, obrigado.,ja me inscrevi

  • @KevinMcMillan
    @KevinMcMillan Před 11 měsíci +2

    3 amps thats a lot for somethign that will be on 24/7 ish IMO. I would be tapping into that starlink router it will have a AC to DC board dropping it down to the voltages required it will save a huge mess of POE injectors and a router keeping the setup clean. I'm willing to bet someone has already modded the router for this application. Honestly at 3A a small 50W cheap inverter would have been similar. Also that ferrite core plays a big part in keeping noise / interference down I wouldn't have smashed that off the cable you can buy clip on ones to replace it I would. Nice install the cable glands look cool I will check them out and hopefully you look into alternative ways to get a more clean setup.

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci

      Converting AC to DC will always be more inefficient than converting 12Vdc to 48vdc for POE.
      The CAT6 cable to dish is shielded so interference is negligible. I didn't bother replacing the ferrite bead.

  • @KaraAshleyThrace
    @KaraAshleyThrace Před 8 měsíci +1

    The max power is based on heating AND motor moving, which is up to 150w. The motor uses very little power so when it's heating which you can disable in settings, you might hit 130w w/o motor, it will spike to 80-90w during startup but only for very short time, seems to be a tiny bit random i've seen it last for 15 seconds to 2minutes, w/o the motor moving in warm 70f+ weather.

  • @nealcallan1827
    @nealcallan1827 Před rokem

    Very well done, i will shamelessly copy, we do have a cellular internet system from Insty Connect and looks like I might be able to use my existing router. Any data on downland/upload speeds on the flat mount vs tilted?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem

      Should work with any router you’ll be good 👌🏻 I haven’t really tested it to be honest

  • @TheMchip
    @TheMchip Před 11 měsíci

    just use mikrotik router .... love the video!!!

  • @linde50
    @linde50 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You can get a 12vdc Input Poe injector from tycon power 12 to 48 poe

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci

      Yes, but then you need to cut and re-crimp the Starlink CAT6 cables. Read the video title again.

  • @SerendipitySue
    @SerendipitySue Před 6 měsíci

    do you notice any performance trade-off for flat mounted antenna versus the original motorized tilting antenna?

  • @danemmerich6775
    @danemmerich6775 Před 10 měsíci

    That was a very informative Video. Awesome job. I need the Star Link for my Overlander DIY Camper i am building so i can work from anywhere as well as you guys. Has the Star Link been working to your expectations?? Tha k you for the video.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Yes we've been using it non stop in Newfoundland, haven't turned it off in over a week,. Works when driving too

  • @ladiandmargaret
    @ladiandmargaret Před 6 měsíci

    Hi, Ladi here. Great idea to do this! What speeds were you able to get on regular basis? I'm curious how well it works when flat mounted. It's motorized and finds the best angle.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 6 měsíci

      It worked find when we were in Canada! I saw like 40-70mbps

  • @solarforfuture
    @solarforfuture Před 8 měsíci

    nice, i want one

  • @jgsphoto34
    @jgsphoto34 Před rokem

    Nice video, a few months ago I used a multi tool and it cut very clean….
    I made my own mount on the roof in the same spot! I had a little mini inverter that plugs in a cigarette lighter power so I don’t have to turn on the main inverter…..problem was here in nj speeds were getting so slow and prices went up I paused the service and got the t-mobile home internet for $50 a month and getting so much faster speed….
    I may have to turn Starlink back on when I travel in the fall…

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem +1

      Love it!! I’m planning on getting t-mobile after the summer! Heard great things about it but it won’t work in Canada. It’s definitely the move for domestic eastern states!

    • @jgsphoto34
      @jgsphoto34 Před rokem

      @@MathersOnTheMap yes and when I go somewhere I can always turn Starlink back on …

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem +1

      That’s the move!

  • @ThaMonkeyClaw
    @ThaMonkeyClaw Před 11 měsíci +11

    Super nice install, looks great! Does the plexiglass cover not interfere with the signal from the dishy? Would love to see a follow up speedtest once you get it permanently installed and running!

    • @WillBilly.
      @WillBilly. Před 9 měsíci +1

      dosnt interfere but greatly reduces speed and increases latency

    • @ThaMonkeyClaw
      @ThaMonkeyClaw Před 9 měsíci

      @@WillBilly. If it is reducing the speed and increasing latency then it does interfere with the dishy, just would like to see a before/after speedtest to see how badly it gets reduced due to the cover.

    • @WillBilly.
      @WillBilly. Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@ThaMonkeyClaw as in the plexiglass dosnt effect it but the stationary flat mounting does. I have one, if i have a slow week ill run some tests.

  • @SergioMayorga6
    @SergioMayorga6 Před 2 měsíci

    Hola buenas tardes amigo, me encantó tu video y necesito de tu ayuda, el mío lo quiero fijar en una base en el techo de mi casa, pero quiero poner un tornillo por debajo del botón para quitarlo de la base, la pregunta es si por debajo de ese botón que extrae la antena no hay algún chip o cable que pueda llegar a dañar

  • @sjackson99
    @sjackson99 Před rokem +9

    A super fast way to cut the back off of your dish is to use a table saw. Mount a piece of plywood (appx. 10" X 24") to the fence of a table saw. Then adjust the fence to match the Starmount. Adjust the blade height so it's just cutting through the plastic. The actual cutting part only takes a couple minutes and leaves a smooth flat surface. No sanding required.
    Also, are you sure it's 3D printed? Mine was machined out of a thick piece of plastic.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem +3

      Damn that’s a solid way to go, I’d be scared it catches something and just completely destroys it!
      I think your right it’s solid plastic and cnc routed actually

  • @christophS2468
    @christophS2468 Před 6 měsíci

    Great dishy modification. The mounting effort not so much. First video I have watched that explains a direct 12V dishy mod. I wish you had shown more detail but I suppose it's documented on Oleg's page.

  • @paulwilson8650
    @paulwilson8650 Před 11 měsíci

    Great vid! Is it possible to connect the 12v-48v component to a 12v cigarette lighter connection?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 11 měsíci +1

      thanks! Yes it would as long as the cigarette lighter can handle 12 amps (if you use the snow melt feature)

  • @virgilmcmayers4974
    @virgilmcmayers4974 Před 9 měsíci

    Plexiglass is adding attenuation of the signal so the system become more sensitive to the weather conditions unfortunately. I assume it will be good to make a frame around the dish front and seal it around. Also the connection is under the question as soon as the mobile setup means vibration need to secure it additionaly. IMHO

  • @Aetisdios
    @Aetisdios Před 9 měsíci

    Hey - Can you show how the switch powers the USB?

  • @computerguru70
    @computerguru70 Před 9 měsíci

    how is that a stationary dish can get the best reception when the app rotates the dish correctly? do you have keep moving the van according to the app before you finally park?

  • @TecSanento
    @TecSanento Před 8 měsíci

    You could also use 12-volt powered routers and skip the USB Power Conversion thing

  • @RobertoRubio-ij3ms
    @RobertoRubio-ij3ms Před 10 měsíci

    Hi. Great video! I am curious about what is the other white device, right besides the Starlink antenna in the roof of the van? Cheers.

  • @Braddeman
    @Braddeman Před 8 měsíci +1

    The problem with putting it on the roof is you can’t park in the shade in the summer. Good thing to do would make it so you can still easily pull it from the roof and move it. Just a thought though.

  • @itestai
    @itestai Před 11 měsíci +1

    The dishes are not meant to articulate and change its dish position?
    Flat mount worked as the same?

  • @markphillips8019
    @markphillips8019 Před 11 měsíci +101

    Not "Mega Bytes" but Mega Bits per second. Your speed is 8 actually times slower than you stated.

    • @TheGamingForLife1
      @TheGamingForLife1 Před 11 měsíci +6

      You think 200 Mbps is slow?

    • @markphillips8019
      @markphillips8019 Před 11 měsíci +22

      @@TheGamingForLife1 you miss the point. You do not have "megabytes per second" download. You have mega BITS per second download. That's 8 times slower than you stated. It's still somewhat fast but nowhere near as fast as you stated.

    • @JerryHatrickShorts
      @JerryHatrickShorts Před 11 měsíci +5

      😂 I think of us nerds knew what he meant but GJ on the lesson

    • @wavedave1655
      @wavedave1655 Před 11 měsíci

      I was thinking the same

    • @MrRossi1805
      @MrRossi1805 Před 11 měsíci +11

      @@markphillips8019I’m working in IT and I’m not dotting the I‘s and slashing the T’s as you!
      The point is the comparison to his internet connection from home!
      It’s the same as the electricians get mad if u mix up kWh and kW as well kwh and kw…. Etc.
      In German it’s just called Klugscheisser…..
      Consider, he is not an electrician nor IT guy and be thankful he is doing the effort to show how he did it!
      😊

  • @rogerstarkey5390
    @rogerstarkey5390 Před rokem +2

    Internet police here.
    Mbps = Mega BITS per second.
    (Internet speed)
    .
    MBps = Mega BYTES per second
    .
    8 BITS = 1 BYTE
    .
    😉

  • @Travelaround82
    @Travelaround82 Před 11 měsíci

    do you think it work also good in holland and travel in europa

  • @AlexandreNavarini
    @AlexandreNavarini Před 9 měsíci

    This same installation configuration, can I install it on a motorcycle using its own battery?

  • @Arcgateway
    @Arcgateway Před 11 měsíci

    Originally the cable plugs into the dishy inside the metal pipe for extra water protection. Your port is exposed to the elements, is it water tight enough ?

  • @aufachsesein
    @aufachsesein Před 10 měsíci

    any updates on this if the stationary dish can still work while traveling?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 10 měsíci

      Yes it does been using it all across Newfoundland while driving!

  • @bruceboyles1895
    @bruceboyles1895 Před 11 měsíci +2

    How does it rotate to find the satieties if it is fixed in one position?

    • @rreveler6705
      @rreveler6705 Před 10 měsíci

      It doesn’t. It’s permanently compromised now.

  • @gerryv6
    @gerryv6 Před 11 měsíci

    if would be funny if Musk put a dye that pops if someone unplug the cable after cutting into it. hahaha.
    Nice work!

  • @peppapengparadise516
    @peppapengparadise516 Před 8 měsíci

    the ethernet adapter by starlink original is at the moment much cheaper then the thrid party stuff, they charge up to 150€ here in germany

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci

      But doesn't let you use 12V DC

  • @Gregsadventure
    @Gregsadventure Před 11 měsíci

    I wonder if it was still work even with the motor and everything in tact . For example, not even cutting into the dish but everything after where the type c plugs into the POE and everything else 12 V and the 48 converter can power the motor inside the dish. I’m wondering if it will work

  • @danthesquirrel
    @danthesquirrel Před rokem +1

    That Starmount is awesome - Way cheaper than what Starlink is charging. An easier way of avoiding running your main inverter to power Starlink would be to add a second smaller inverter to your house battery. Amazon sells 150 to 200 watt flat inverters with 2 wall plugs and a few USB ports for $15 to $25 dollars. The power lost just to turn them on is tiny compared to a 3000 watt inverter yet they have enough power to run Starlink, laptop, fan, CPAP, Christmas lights or charge rechargeable batteries and devices of all kinds. Your way looks like it would save a bit more power running just Starlink but the combined power savings of every plugged in thing that only needs a small inverter has to be more.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem +3

      That was my original plan until I found these components! I also didn't realize the size of the Starlink router... It is huge and not easily mountable.

    • @rhiantaylor3446
      @rhiantaylor3446 Před 11 měsíci

      That's a good plan for any RV, and don't turn on the big inverter unless you're cooking or running A/C, on a separate circuits of course.

    • @danthesquirrel
      @danthesquirrel Před 11 měsíci

      @@rhiantaylor3446 I just recently learned there are USB plugs for charging laptops. If Starlink and routers could also be USB powered then this opens up the exciting possibility of not living with inverter losses while working and playing on the computer. I would still want a second small inverter (just cause) but I'm starting to warm up to the dc only possibilities.

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci

      But the purpose of the video is to avoid using an inverter which incurs losses when converting direct current to alternating. Yeah, you could go with a smaller high frequency inverter but you'll still have losses.
      I could only see USB C working if you found a POE injector that is powered by USB C. Otherwise the solution in the video is simple enough.

  • @joebloggs6131
    @joebloggs6131 Před 8 měsíci

    If I wanted to use 12v power, wouldn't buying a pure sine wave inverter have been better?

  • @stan464
    @stan464 Před 10 měsíci

    But the Stand has 3 holes you could of Mounted Direct to the top of the Van? unless that isn't a good idea? gives you the Flexibility of changing the angle and suchlike?

  • @L3X369
    @L3X369 Před 11 měsíci

    Any reason you chopped the ferrite filter (that "black thing" with a magnet in it) from the wire? =))

  • @ssu7653
    @ssu7653 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Another easier install would be to just mount as is, with a mounting spot for the antenna and run the cable. No cutting it and loosing warranty, downside is that it dont look as good ;)

    • @25566
      @25566 Před 11 měsíci +2

      I can't believe they built it without screws to at least take off the tripod thing

  • @reginaldobrito4650
    @reginaldobrito4650 Před 2 měsíci

    Can I use the home link and use it as a mobile device in the vehicle?

  • @GKhagah
    @GKhagah Před 8 měsíci

    My home upload be in the same boat. Abnormally low compared to Download.

  • @Paulsvanlife
    @Paulsvanlife Před 6 měsíci

    Have you had issues with condensation at all ?
    Mine stopped working

  • @yury.bushev
    @yury.bushev Před 9 měsíci +1

    PoE snow welding device, that’s amazing 😂
    BTW, how well the system works without a native router? Does the starlink app still function and the dish receives updates?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's been working great here in Canada! Yep, it still receives updates too.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's been working great here in Canada! Yep, it still receives updates too.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's been working great here in Canada! Yep, it still receives updates too.

    • @missingMBR
      @missingMBR Před 8 měsíci +1

      The modem is in the dish. The native Starlink router is just a standard router with POE

  • @Kevin_Reems
    @Kevin_Reems Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome video! My only suggestion would be to mount the starlink on the left side of the vehicle if you're in a country that drives on the right. This way you're less likely to have (tree) obstructions when on the side of a road.

  • @BilTheGalacticHero
    @BilTheGalacticHero Před 2 měsíci

    Have you solved the issue of Wi-Fi calling not working with that router and Starlink?

  • @jellesPipes
    @jellesPipes Před 8 měsíci

    with this setup do you still have to pay for starlink membership while your not using the starlink router

  • @FrankelysHernandez
    @FrankelysHernandez Před 10 měsíci

    Depends on the country is cheaper or expensive the service. I tested. In NY 150 dollars if i order for dominican republica is $50 crazy ah!?