Starlink 12v modification

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• MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,752

  March 20

  @elbolillo;  {{{ StarLink dummy here, am considering as a future trailer enhancement }}}
  
  Please clarify which StarLink system you have . . mini, standard, (?) . . .
  
  Looking at the XStar-Link web-site it seems a mini-antenna model might only need a simple 12V Outlet to Starlink DC input cable.
  
  Any chance you could create a basic/simple block or wiring diagram of your total StarLink installation?
  

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• elbolillo Member Posts: 455

  March 21

  @MuttonChops
  
  I have the Gen2 standard actuated.
  
  For the mini you would just need the DC cable to connect to the battery.
  
  With the supplied cable I simply connected the negative and positive wires to my corresponding bus bars.
  
  i will see if I can get a photo of the install location tomorrow and put together a quick diagram.
  
  

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• Horigan Member Posts: 713

  March 21

  Note that on the Mini, the DC cable is shorter than the AC plug cable that comes with the Mini.  For 12V operation you need to buy the car adapter kit that is a cigarette power adapter and shorter cable.  The concern is voltage drop to the Mini.

  Rich

  2019 T@b 400
  2013 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6

  Bellingham WA

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• elbolillo Member Posts: 455

  March 31

  Here is a photo of where I installed the XTar-Link.
  
  
  
  12v power port and ethernet port are on the left. 12v and ethernet cables goes to the router. On the right is the DC input and the POE ethernet port. The DC cables run to the positive and negative bus bars. The ethernet cable is run under the bed over to the Nautilus cubby to an external ethernet port.
  
  The power switch for the XTar is on the right of the unit. I drilled a hole at the right to allow turning the XTar on and off through the storage area so that I don't have to lift up the mattress and trolli.
  
  
  

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