Starlink

[pjc]

Sorry not sure why it didn’t work.

SEC America 6958 DC-DC Battery Charger Input Range of 11-16 VDC Converts to 52VDC Lithium Battery Charger for Charging 48V Batteries from a 12V Automotive Electrical System 1300 Watts Charging Power https://a.co/d/6oNTerR

For some reason the Amazon link is busted. Here is the link outside of the Amazon app



Charger

Mike

Yikes! $$
You have thinking though on the 48v Li bat as the base.

 

[MTPyle]

Yikes! $$
You have thinking though on the 48v Li bat as the base.

Yes. Expensive. I am sure there are cheaper ones. I also assume a simple converter can also get from 10v Input to 48v. You just want double the size you need as these get less effective when max draw. So I would get a 5 amp which is double what they POE uses. If you are needing the antenna heater you can draw up to 4 amp at 48v so I would get a 10amp.

But I like the idea of battery power. To charge a 48v battery bank you need 56v out put. So I am sure there are 56v dc to dc. This works when the batteries have a BMS.

DC-DC Boost Converter, 12V to 48V

DC-DC boost converter series on sales, output current from 1 amp to 20 amps to select, 10-25V wide input voltage range, is designed to step up 12V DC to 48V DC, high transfer efficiency and stable performance.

www.ato.com

12v to 48v converter

Mike

 

[pjc]

Yes. Expensive. I am sure there are cheaper ones. I also assume a simple converter can also get from 10v Input to 48v. You just want double the size you need as these get less effective when max draw. So I would get a 5 amp which is double what they POE uses. If you are needing the antenna heater you can draw up to 4 amp at 48v so I would get a 10amp.

But I like the idea of battery power. To charge a 48v battery bank you need 56v out put. So I am sure there are 56v dc to dc. This works when the batteries have a BMS.

DC-DC Boost Converter, 12V to 48V

DC-DC boost converter series on sales, output current from 1 amp to 20 amps to select, 10-25V wide input voltage range, is designed to step up 12V DC to 48V DC, high transfer efficiency and stable performance.

www.ato.com

12v to 48v converter

Mike

All eggzactly!!

I tried the 4amp 12-48 up Buck first. It failed. Now using the 8amp. It runs cooler as well. The final RCKIT will tie the Buck case into the Axia Cage mounts for one Beeg Heatsink.

BTW, it looks like we confirmed the GPS Receiver obstruction issues today.

Now for a few weeks of ESIM testing.

 

[pjc]

Update: The RCKIT tests to bridge engine starts as well as the rest of the DC services is working perfect! These tests include running the small internal Li Batt down to internal shutoff and recovering via the chassis battery bridge. Fun stuff!

 

[Argentino]

Got my mesh nodes setup. The transition is slow and priority isn't established based on speed. One of the units is bad from the factory. So far, not impressed.

 

[MTPyle]

Got my mesh nodes setup. The transition is slow and priority isn't established based on speed. One of the units is bad from the factory. So far, not impressed.

Pretty much all of the consumer mesh node systems are a complete mess. They help in some ways but dont expect them to handle VOIP transitions or even music streaming. The only system we found that actually works is Ruckus and Access Networks. But those are expensive. Even Ubiguity is a mess and not stable with more than 2 WAP's. We wont do a house unless it has a Ruckus system or better. Every time we do people complain about our systems when its really just a crap network.

Mike

 

[Argentino]

This thing seems to be learning. Mapping like the iRobots and Narwal do. There's a setting for that, actually. It asks you to walk around and it uses your camera to confirm the gps coordinate data.

I just reset it and it picked up the 3rd node. The transitions are getting faster. I'm thinking there are too many nodes too close together. Going to put a node at each corner of the property and see what happens. Centrally locate the main router and then put a node in each corner.

Not sure if you can just grab a node and antenna and go remotely for additional service or not. For instance, take Node 3 and antenna and throw it in the RV while simultaneously having service where the main router and antenna is...

 

[Argentino]

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[Chris_Wilson]

FCC approved in-motion today:

The FCC authorizes SpaceX’s Starlink system to be used on vehicles in motion

It’s a long-awaited authorization for SpaceX.

www.theverge.com

 

[Baja Bryan]

FCC approved in-motion today:

The FCC authorizes SpaceX’s Starlink system to be used on vehicles in motion

It’s a long-awaited authorization for SpaceX.

www.theverge.com

I bet they already have prototypes they have tested and can ramp up production for a system for Car/Truck/RV/Boats

 

[AZ7000']

Question…. Say I put a starlink on the motor home, only about 10’ from the garage. Questions would be could it power the Internet in the house via WiFi or could I run a cable to a wireless router inside the house and then use the set up I have now?? On the mh we could then run it on trips and still use it for home.

You guys are way too deep past my understanding on running it on race cars, the mh has solar and 2 golf cart batteries, could I use one starlink for both home and the motor home easily??

Thanks

 

[michael.gonzalez]

Question…. Say I put a starlink on the motor home, only about 10’ from the garage. Questions would be could it power the Internet in the house via WiFi or could I run a cable to a wireless router inside the house and then use the set up I have now?? On the mh we could then run it on trips and still use it for home.

You guys are way too deep past my understanding on running it on race cars, the mh has solar and 2 golf cart batteries, could I use one starlink for both home and the motor home easily??

Thanks

In theory that would work but then your house won't have WiFi if your MOHO is gone.

Get a hardwire from the MOHO Starlink Modem to your home router.

 

[Argentino]

You just buy a mesh router for in your home and they will connect when the RV comes home.

But 10' is going to work regardless.

 

[Baja Bryan]

Question…. Say I put a starlink on the motor home, only about 10’ from the garage. Questions would be could it power the Internet in the house via WiFi or could I run a cable to a wireless router inside the house and then use the set up I have now?? On the mh we could then run it on trips and still use it for home.

You guys are way too deep past my understanding on running it on race cars, the mh has solar and 2 golf cart batteries, could I use one starlink for both home and the motor home easily??

Thanks

Antenna cable is pretty long you could put modem in garage. Depeding the size of your house the Modem could work in MH. Also can run cat5 to modem if you get ethernet adaptor from starlink

 

[johndjmix]

Pretty much all of the consumer mesh node systems are a complete mess. They help in some ways but dont expect them to handle VOIP transitions or even music streaming. The only system we found that actually works is Ruckus and Access Networks. But those are expensive. Even Ubiguity is a mess and not stable with more than 2 WAP's. We wont do a house unless it has a Ruckus system or better. Every time we do people complain about our systems when its really just a crap network.

Mike

I got to disagree on the UBNT equipment. Ive been working with them since they were so small i could call the office and talk to the firmware developer.

Have a unifi system setup in my building in NY, 5 APs around the building. VOIP, streaming, etc...all zero issues....never misses a packet.

--John

 

[MTPyle]

I got to disagree on the UBNT equipment. Ive been working with them since they were so small i could call the office and talk to the firmware developer.

Have a unifi system setup in my building in NY, 5 APs around the building. VOIP, streaming, etc...all zero issues....never misses a packet.

--John

That’s good. I am sure there are plenty of good systems. But when you are moving around it does not work as well. We have put in plenty of them as we keep thinking they will be good, but just have problems. Is it usable yes, is it perfect like Ruckus, no.

Oh and sorry I meant Wifi Calling, not just VOIP. The Verizon Wifi calling is a tough thing to do right on a multi WAP system.

There are people that love ford escorts and some that would not be caught dead driving one.

I was given a complete Luxul system for my house for free. Had it 6 months and put Ruckus in. IMO Luxul Is better than Ubiquity. Most of the systems we do have 20 plus WAP’s.

But if it works for you and you are happy than great, you saved money.

Mike

 

[crafty]

The company I work for just got Starlink for my work site. The area I’m working at in Nor Cal has no cell service whatsoever. Starlinks site shows no service for the area I’m in but it works great! Antenna is mounted to the top of a steel conex office building and the router is inside. The service is amazing. All text, email are immediate and calls are clear. I can even stream movies with no delays. I’m impressed with the service and can see the advantages in the off road community

 

[Baja Bryan]

Wonder how quick they will have equipment for vehicles. Anyone see true starlink vehicle kits in testing? Not hacked ones. Was going to hack one for prerunnner but might wait now for a system made for cars in motion. Im sure they have prototypes sorted out and production has already begun.

 

[Mongosd2]

On the Mesh side of things, we use a military grade system from Silvus technologies for any thing that moves...most consumer grade stuff wont survive the rigors of off-road racing, but good to see the work being put into this.

On the Starlink side, think about it, they'll have something

 

[Tom_Willis]

This was posted today:

Starlink on the go? What a new FCC ruling means for SpaceX internet service on moving vehicles