STARLINK WIN! Flat Mount 12V DIY Conversion Issues SOLVED
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Join us on our desert journey as we tackle the initial failure of our DIY Starlink 12 volt conversion and flat mount. At last, we're able to turn it into a Starlink WIN. Following a discouraging setback, we discover our dumb mistake and can now share the big fix. There are also smaller tips that might just spare you our grief if you're planning a similar DIY project. Dive into the world of on-the-road van life tech with us and learn how to successfully convert your Starlink system. (And if you want the history on this issue, check out the part 1 video, "STARLINK FAIL! Flat Mount 12V DIY Conversion PROBLEMS") Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to 'SLOW ROAMERS (by Roamlndr)' for more van life adventures and DIY tech solutions!
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Perseverance pays. Way to go kiddo!
Thanks mom!😁
While you are swapping components, consider ditching your current router. Aside from being pretty slow it has multiple issues and the most relevant for van lifers is that it does not support stable wifi calling for your phones. Cheap TP-Link routers make a good replacement and run on 12V DC though I'd recommend using a regulator.
I’ve heard of this. Thus far we haven’t run into any big problem, but I can think of some times that we’ve noticed the less stable aspect. Thanks for the insight. Have a suggestion for a better one that won’t break the bank?
Glad you are up and running again. Good job sir. The new cable and connectors are going to make the install bulletproof. The bonus with the clear lexan is that you’ll be able to see if any moisture gets in. Good idea.
Thanks again for the tips, they actually really helped!🙌🏻
Some great troubleshooting there. Love it when a plan comes together. Careful if you use it while driving. I have heard of others(rules may have changed) of being banned from the network for in motion use. Something about fcc regulation on the dish
Lots of talk about this on Reddit.
Yeah, I believe it’s up to 10mph that it can be used in motion. It’s too bad that we did the swap so late, missed the better early days. Ohhh well. Thanks for watching!!🙌🏻
@@SlowRoamers It occurs to me now that the Flat-Mount also allows you to have the dishy in place ALL the time versus having to store it, take it out and mount it every time you stop and park. That's a pretty significant savings on storage, time and hassle.
@@alistairjackson7658this is true and one of the major benefits of the flat mount.
I’m happy for you that your “dishy” is working well. I didn’t understand the technical language of that video, but I did understand the cursing language! “Holy smokes,” and “Holy heck,”??!! Aren’t those about the most severe curse words a Canadian can utter?? You must have been really impressed by your new download speed! 😄
Hey I'm glad not to be the only non-techie who can appreciate the struggle.. AND the victory! 😂
Ha! Yeah, I forgot the “eh” at the end…poor Canadian dialect.
Huh?? What are you talking about?? 😂
I saw your speed at 224mbps (on the video). Nice!
Yeah, not bad, we’ve been seeing speeds around that consistently.
The front fog lights I hate, they need to be bigger as the van looks bad ass but the small lights are fine for the back and sides but not in the front.
Nice! I would be happy to hear about long term comments on your setup. Did you have any condensation build up issues now after 2 months? Can you see water there?
It’s been pretty solid aside from the Ethernet cable that I accidentally cut may need to be replaced. Zero condensation, however we’ve been in pretty dry climates.
@@SlowRoamers thanks for the answer. Did you leave a ventilation hole there or was it tightly sealed?
@@TravelingVanProblem that I did. There’s expansion and contraction with temp/altitude fluctuations, so best to have an opening.
Awesome! What's the difference in battery usage with the 12v conversion?
I haven’t actually tested that yet, but, we’re finding that what we’re pulling down in solar with the winter sun is more than enough to counter the draw off the battery.
Wonder if it would be the same with the steel grate mesh on my roof rack.
It may disrupt RF signals, but not fully block them.
There is a flat mount kit you can buy third party
I’m aware.
What great news! The moral of this story is to never use Government property for your own devices or this will happen to you as well.
😂 Ah, you're referring to the aluminum sign. Took me a minute to figure out what you meant. Good one!
Never again!
@@alistairjackson7658 Alex briefly showed the back of the sign in a prior video, but I’m only joking about that being the reason for his troubles.