No problem!
I think I mentioned elsewhere, I initially kinda sighed at the price, but after considering all that would be required to make any other generations work on 12v/ vehicle applications I would be spending more money than the initial $599.
I did order this from amazon, should arrive on Saturday:
For those interested:
I mocked up a cheap mount adapter for the Mini. with some scrap plywood I had kicking around
The existing holes fit 1/4-20 bolts perfectly.
I just traced and cut free hand but the holes appear to be spaced 3" on center
Pan head machine screws fit in the stock hardware channels with no issue.
Played with a RAM mount ball, feels great!
Could easily mount to 8020 with just the plate.
Also played with mounting it to a tripod, worked perfectly.
I think I’m going to use this as a project to learn more about CAD and make a plate with the threads in the metal,and use Sendcutsend or similar service to make the adapter piece.
I realize there is a generally better thread to discuss mounting here:
That being said, the mini needs about 70W for the full set up cycle, you can try lower watt plugs but it will not have enough juice for the WAP to broadcast its wireless signal.
Following!
Just found this thread after discovering the roam today while at work.
Ordering mine now, and will sub to see what mounting option come up thru the hive
Looking at this now (Sept '24), how is it that it’s exactly the opposite? I looked today and the mini is double what the standard costs! ($300 standard; $600 mini) What am I missing?
For me the extra 300 mathed okay as:
-I want to keep my main dish stationary on the roof of my place
-Smaller Form Factor
-Lighter weight means more mount options
-Only one device to power
-Lower power consumption when off grid
-No need for 12v conversion kits
-native support for 12v /OEM option for usb-c power cord
Something I wanted to add also - roam is now increasing from $150 to $165 for unlimited data on the standard dish. I might look at the mini or seeing if I can do the 50gb plan, especially come wintertime.
Edit: I did switch it to the residential plan cause I’m using it as home internet atm. Gonna see if it also works when camping.
The bigger dishes have access to $50 - 50gb plan now and you can pause it.
I dont usually need that much data when I’m on my trips, checking emails here and there and downloading maps but the wallet hurts alot less turn on 50gb than the unlimited at $165 now.
I’ve also switched from my home built 12v → 56v / POE injector to the the new Yaosheng for the gen3 and its working perfectly - Amazon.com
Has anyone thought about mounting the starlink along the underside of the front overhang? Theres quite a bit of space on the Colorados. Also, Im curious if it will pick up reception through a flexible solar panel. My XM radio works through it.
I tested my mini on the inside of my truck bed, snug up against the large, moveable panel using the netting I typically use for my bedding catch. The mini was a bit slower when going through the roof and floor panels, but still maintained 50-60 Mbps.
I imaging placing it under the overhang would give similar results, but I’d bet the solar panel would cause interference.
I know it has to have been covered in here already, but are there limitations on taking the larger home units on trips? Can you “roam” with the full-size one?
