Clean STARLINK Mini Step-by-Step Install Tutorial (DIY).

[CyberT]

Hey guys, just like many of you who got the STARLINK mini for the recent discounted price, I installed mine over the weekend.

I’ll share with you the parts I used and pictures with 8 steps needed for a professional and clean installation using a suction cup glass ceiling installation.

I took some pictures to show you the path. And wrote the step-by-step instructions on each picture for convenience.

It took me about 1 hour in total, but if I were to do it again, I could reduce the time to under 30 minutes. Please note that the wire path starts at the Starlink Mini, proceeds to the passenger side, and then continues downward, finally passing under the bottom trim to reach the rear center console USB-C Port.

Tools Needed:
-Pry tool set Pry Tool
-2’ long piece of 14awg of Romex electrical wire. 14awg is thin enough to be flexible but also firm enough not to get caught. Romex
- White electrical tape (white doesn't leave stick gunk on the cable) Tape
- Cable Zip tie mounts Mounts

Parts Needed:
- STARLINK Mini
- 5m DC to USB-C cable DC>USB-C Cable
- STARLINK Mini Suction Cup Mount Suction Cup Mount

I mounted the Dish high up on the Glass Roof so as not to hit the head of anyone sitting in the middle seat. I think I will be reversing the Mini compared to what you see in the pictures, so the wire ports point to the back seats, as I've been consistently seeing alignment alerts during testing. I'll keep you updated.

Good luck! And if anyone in Orange County needs a hand, please reach out, and I'll be happy to stop by and assist you.

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[CyberT]

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[Hunter71294]

Nice setup. Can you leave usb-c on while the truck is AC charging? I’m having to unplug it and set the unit on the camper roof when charging currently. Because I can’t use the 120v outlet while charging.

 

[hemiarch]

Love the routing. Great job. There is a new “leave aux power on” setting in the outlets and mods screen since a recent update.
I think it relates to usb and wireless charging pad only. I think the cabin ac outlets will turn off but the usb-c and wireless pad will stay on even when level 2 charging but have to still fully experiment with that.

 

[wappone]

That usb will power the mini?
What cable are you using?

 

[Dmayo305]

Very interesting. I could not for the life of me get connectivity when I mounted in that same spot. I can't imagine it mattered that much but my ports were pointed towards the rear seat passengers instead of the front seat passengers.

 

[CyberT]

That usb will power the mini?
What cable are you using?

I used this 5m DC to USB-C cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSC1DJN5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1. A 4m cable would be better, as there is about 4 ' of extra wire, but I only found 3 and 5 meter cables.


Each USB-C can output up to 65w

Starlink Mini Power requirements

As long as you don't use the Snow Melt option, you won't ever reach 65w.

 

[CyberT]

Very interesting. I could not for the life of me get connectivity when I mounted in that same spot. I can't imagine it mattered that much but my ports were pointed towards the rear seat passengers instead of the front seat passengers.

I was going to flip mine around just like yours because occasionally I’m getting Orientation Alerts. That’s interesting that you can’t get any signal.

 

[hemiarch]

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The 3w liners are hella nice btw

 

[Zane Edwards]

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Nice.....excellent instructions and pics, thanks

 

[BrickBungalow]

I'm curious for people that have done this: Does it maintain connectivity while driving and keep your apps running as you drive away from cell towers?

 

[CyberT]

I'm curious for people that have done this: Does it maintain connectivity while driving and keep your apps running as you drive away from cell towers?

I haven't driven outside of suburbia yet, but Starlink has been up with a connection of 98.89%. Speeds have been anywhere from in the 20 mbps up to 289 mbps range.

No issues with Spotify or Netflix in the backseat buffering yet.

 

[Dmayo305]

I'm curious for people that have done this: Does it maintain connectivity while driving and keep your apps running as you drive away from cell towers?

Yes
I used this driving from Vegas to Duck Creek Utah and never had a drop out in connectivity.

 

[scottyah]

sweet! You might want to try something like this to make it even cleaner, and less likely to get snagged.

 

[CyberT]

sweet! You might want to try something like this to make it even cleaner, and less likely to get snagged.

Done! Gonna order that. I totally agree. Thanks

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