Hacking the Starlink Router to run DC Power
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Published 2023-04-12
In our two previous videos, I showed how to Flat Mount the Rectangular Starlink dish to the roof of your camper and then swapped the Starlink Router for the new Dishy DC Power over Ethernet adaptor.
DIY Flatmount Starlink - • DIY Starlink Flat Mount RV Roof Adapt...
Starlink DC Power Supply - • Starlink DC Power Supply
But several commenters asked me to show how to convert the Orignal Starlink router to DC power if long-range Wi-Fi, wired ethernet, and advanced network configuration are unnecessary.
Links to the supplies I used in this video:
amzn.to/404HdFI 👈 I'd use these 3 Pin connectors for the DC connections.
amzn.to/411XTyZ 👈 This is the 12 to 48-volt Boost Converter that I used.
amzn.to/3UuMGV3 👈 This is a Bigger 288-watt Boost Converter for Snow Melt.
amzn.to/3zN9KVM 👈 This is the 12 Volt Regulator
amzn.to/3MAl135 👈 Here are the LM2956 I used
Other Tools I used:
amzn.to/3GDdLjw 👈 This is my beloved TS100 Soldering Iron.
amzn.to/3GDnDK0 👈 This is the Pinecel Soldering Iron - cheaper.
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0:00 Welcome
0:55 How to Open the Starlink Router
3:05 First Method - Least Destructive
6:28 Test for Shorts
8:48 Choosing a Power Supply
13:28 First Powerup on DC Power Supply
14:45 Second Method - Solder to the Power Supply
22:58 Powering Starlink with Dishy DC & LM2596
26:11 Demonstrating Starlink on DC
27:34 Method 3 and 4 - FAIL
28:38 I'll be sticking with the Dishy DC Power Supply
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All Comments (21)
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Did the first version. Works beautifully!!!!!
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You went through a whole lot of trouble to show these hacks on YT. Thank you for your effort!
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As much as I enjoy watching the hackery in general, I suspect the two methods you showed, PoE injection and 12/48v injection to the original router, will be the most popular. Going further into custom PCBs or enclosures would be for a small audience that would actually implement. Though I and others would watch it for sure anyway. 🙂 Even if the hack does not apply to my situation I tend to learn something.
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I don't even need to do this (not yet at least)... Yet here I am, learning and expanding my frame of reference as to what is possible. Love your videos!
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Ya had me at "these are really hard to get off" (kerplunk), well done :) 1:27
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I'm probably not gonna do it but appreciate seeing the process. Always learn something new from the videos.
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Everything that you do is very clean, cant help but appreciate your handywork
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I'm with Julio. Thanks for the excellent instruction.
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I always enjoy your videos. They are always thorough, and yet concise and to the point. About the subtexts: Though not a necessity for me, I still find it nice to have the text along with the voice. I hope that the no-english speaking viewers might chime in as well, as I know that the auto-translations works better when the complete original language transcript is available to the translator robots.
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Hey man I cannot believe I haven't seen this channel before. First of all I love Canada and Canadians - second I love your electronic projects. You are very good at explaining everything. Also the Camper and automations you have built are epic - so inspirational to me. I am building solar on my balcony in Tokyo and at the same time automating my family's home to save on the electricity bill. You have so many ideas and thank you for sharing. All the best sincerely from a Dane living in Tokyo.
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Love the video. I have ordered a Dishy DC as I think it is certainly the most elegant solution and I am able to wait for it’s arrival. If I was to chose one of the hacks you showed in this video, it would certainly be the first one and I didn’t really think all the extra work of the second, and the risk of damaging the unit, is worth it. Had I not already ordered the Dishy DC, I certainly would be interested in an option where I was able to print a new back to the router and have an inclosed dc/dc converter. 😊
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Ask any questions about USB C here, all caps only!
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I found that to be a better option for DIY DC power than the other options previously provided. I also like that you can show up at a house with AC power and get online using your same equipment.
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Great video. I loved the background thunder at appropriate moments.
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We just found you today, the utoobs even suggested you to my husband in that sidebar suggestions column. So, we're subscribed and the all videos bell is selected. I love the very nicely subtitled commentary to help us understand better; us boomers did something to our hearing back in the day. So, thank you, I do appreciate them. Just wanted to let you know. And I'm going to share your channel to our sons in hope they don't think their old, fuddy-duddy parents are sharing another thing like we all did back in the day with LOL-Cats. Thanks for being a brainiack, and for sharing your genius with all of us out here.
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Thank you!! Used this to modify mine for use on a boat in conjunction w the 48v power supply. Router booted right up.
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Would love to see a wattage draw comparison. Inverter ac power vs straight from dc battery source while starlink is powered up to see how much energy savings you can get with a modification like this. Great videos. Thanks for sharing!
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@ 16:30 "actually I just ripped the circuit off" dude, I lost it hahaha. I can't count how many times I've done something like that. Salute!
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Good Job!!!! Love the videos. I would like to see the 3D-printed version. Thanks again for ALL the videos; I am in the process of making the 12-volt water heater now. Thanks again!!
