Power Starlink Mini with USB C

I bought two USB-C to 5521 barrel adapter cables to power my Starlink Mini. Here is how that went.

I did contact Starlink support about the mention of a cable on one of the spec sheets. Here is basically how that went.

Support: As of now the only options we have regarding power sourcing will be including what is available in-box at original purchase. This is still an extremely new device and situational scenarios are still underway to confirm if other alternatives are safe to apply to the device just yet. Please continue to check our Starlink website for new accessories/ equipment regarding the Starlink Mini as the device is still in its early release stages.

Me: You're telling me that Starlink put in the spec sheet that you can use a "100W, 20V/5A MINIMUM (WITH STARLINK USB-C TO BARREL JACK CABLE ACCESSORY)" but you haven't invented it yet and if it did exist, you don't know if it would work?

Support: As of now the mini is still in its early release period so everything is not going to be fully released yet until the full release has been initiated.

Then they closed the ticket.

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[controller]

I’m sold on the mini for my Van trip to Baja this Dec.
Cheers

[roh]

Those usb-c to 20v cables work well with TS100 type soldering irons, so you can power the iron from any power bank or wall-wart that can output usb-c 20v.

[MulloyMorrow]

USB C #1 cable solution is out of stock. Bought #2 cable solution. Starlink isn’t powering up on it. I have it plugged into a 100w rated anker wall charger. Also tried an anker portable charger. Cable works on other devices.

[Clubbythaseal]

I'm currently in Houston after 6 days of mostly no power & zero Internet.


We were definitely looking into this to have during the hurriacan seasons going forward since its impossible to do any work under these conditions.


It might even ship/arrive before our Internet even gets fixed.

Thanks for this video!

[AppleTech]

how long was the battery life using the USB C cable

[FlyerThanDrones]

what's that small box you're using to power your mini? better yet, what's the model number and manufacturer?

[raymundoman]

Does your USB-C to barrel cable use power when dish is not plugged in? Mine uses .7watts, didn’t know if that was normal or if I should try another cable that doesn’t have a phantom drain

[dyonkers]

great video and test 10PCS Black Rubber Grommet Wiring Gasket Hole Rubber Grommet Rubber Ring Sealing Grommet Oil Resistant Rubber Grommet Ring Drilled for Wiring Cable do you think or better yet could you try and see if these would fit to seal the 5521??? keep dust/weather out

[halledwardb]

Hey, thanks, nice video. What is the battery you used? Do you have a link?

Ok, sorry, goofy me, I found your video on it.

Thanks. I like these short to the point options etc.

Good job.

[genac]

From a van you'd need a much longer cable and loss is inevitable. Please let us know if you've found something longer and reliable -- and ideally waterproof. Slink corp has hinted they will offer such at some point, likely @ 10x the price. Thx, great info!

[ahgflyguy]

What’s the power specs on the AC power supply that you’re replacing?

[우진신-ul]

Thx for the nice video! I’m a sailor and i’m wondering that is available to use at sea

[Bikepacking]

Can it power by the solar panel i have 60 watt pannel ps what the minimum power it needs to work with usb c

[tadiwavincent]

You supposed to show us the power draw for each cable, starlink can show the statistics.

[Wijkkie]

Hm, maybe it is better to get a USB C with a female 5521 ? Then you van use the original Starlink cable....I bought me a telescopic painting/cleaning stick ( 4 meters long ) put the RAM extension peace at the end of the stick, build a RAM 1 "" on the Mini, connect the RAM nobs, this way I can avoid trees that are normally taking the clear view from the Mini . Tested it here in Sweden and works like a charm.

[Patriot]

Do you realize this only worked because you have a PD power supply.
My unit when I installed it in my tesla I found the mini is 12 volt at about 25 watts out of snow mode. I used the car charger cigaret power cord to 5521 only because I don't trust Chinese usbc pd cables for not running long periods at higher power.
Good machine, I'm disappointed I can't drive with it.
I hope it's not absolute next year when they offer the cell to sat service.

[thGenNativeTexan]

02:12 PLEASE note that you are using a USB-C PD port NOT a standard USB-C port. I know you reference it as a PD port a bit later, but I'm just waiting for some yahoo to try to plug into a typical 5V USB C port.

[airmagic]

WOOHOO!!!
STARLINK MINI!!!
THE HOLY GRAIL!!!
THANK YOU, ELON AND WHOLE TEAM!!!💛🎇

[TexasStormChaser]

You've created a $100 fix to a $5 problem. The Starlink Mini runs off 12v DC. All you need is a $5 cigarette lighter adapter with a 6in female barrel end pigtail off Amazon for a under $10. Plug the factory cable right into any car, solar battery, etc.

[desertdogs]

I received my Mini yesterday and used the supplied barrel line directly to my Renogy 72000 and it works great. So I will hold off on this approach for now. Thanks for the videos🙃