Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..

[Gromett]

And being used in anger at a meet.

 

[faraway]

When using the Starlink app with VPN enabled, I get a message saying disable all VPN to get full functionality of the app. I have roam enabled. How would this work if you need to use a VPN in Europe?

 

[zac]

When using the Starlink app with VPN enabled, I get a message saying disable all VPN to get full functionality of the app. I have roam enabled. How would this work if you need to use a VPN in Europe?

you dont need vpn on to view and use the starlink the app, the vpn is used to stream content from the UK (mainly) so i would only turn it on when you want to watch something and off if you are using the same phone to view their app.

 

[faraway]

Thank you.

 

[olley]

A serious bit of kit in its day, you were obviously a wealthy man then.

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[Gromett]

A serious bit of kit in its day, you were obviously a wealthy man then.

I can earn money when I put my mind to it. Just can't be arsed these days

 

[Carpmart]

Anyone concerned about theft or meddling with their Starlink on a pole accessible from the ground?

The reason I went MoHo roof as the location of the antenna was primarily to ensure no bugger pinches the thing!

 

[Gromett]

I just found the sticker sheet that comes with it.

Love the Cat 5 sticker Hilarious.

 

[Quackers]

Any restriction of number of connected devices?

 

[Gromett]

Any restriction of number of connected devices?

200 I believe?

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[Revolvor]

Any restriction of number of connected devices?

As standard, Starlink can support up to 200 devices.

 

[Quackers]

Some one needs to take one to Drax to test that out.

 

[Gromett]

In case you missed it. The cat 5 originated from a real world original photo of cats keeping warm on a dish. 5 of them.

Cat 5 is short for category 5 cable a common networking cable.

Broken Link Removed

 

[coopc]

Found this on Thingiverse , just printed a set in tpu to stop the stand from scratching the surface where its put. They came out quite well and fit snugly. A must for anyone putting it on the roof or anywhere really. They are a bit square but will do.

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Hi Zac
Do you think these would be solid enough to be bonded to a roof. So Dishy mount could be clipped in for stationary use not moving ?

 

[zac]

Hi Zac
Do you think these would be solid enough to be bonded to a roof. So Dishy mount could be clipped in for stationary use not moving ?
EDIT : Sorry just seen your post about PM if wanting printed - Ignore this post

Not sure to be honest, if they were bigger they could be or maybe make them with some sort of mount. Anything is possible really if you have an idea on how it will look and work.

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[MisterB]

And being used in anger at a meet.
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so, we need to add our starlinks onto our sat dishes in some way that allows them to point in the direction required ....

over to the techo's on here ...

 

[Gromett]

so, we need to add our starlinks onto our sat dishes in some way that allows them to point in the direction required ....

over to the techo's on here ...

Sorry I don't understand your question. That Motosat F3 in the picture is long defunct.

 

[MisterB]

Sorry I don't understand your question. That Motosat F3 in the picture is long defunct.

But a lot of people have motorised sat dishes so if someone could work out how to mount the starlink onto an unused or even used sat dish, it might turn it into a good way to fix Dishy Mcflatface onto a motorhome ..

 

[Gromett]

But a lot of people have motorised sat dishes so if someone could work out how to mount the starlink onto an unused or even used sat dish, it might turn it into a good way to fix Dishy Mcflatface onto a motorhome ..

I don't understand. I cannot see any benefit or even any possible method for that to be made to work.
The two systems work in completely different ways and mechanically you would be complicating things beyond all reason?

Am I misunderstanding what you mean?

 

[faraway]

Will Starlink run off a PSW inverter? If so, how many watts are required? (Sorry, I’m electrical dummy!)

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[Swifter]

Will Starlink run off a PSW inverter? If so, how many watts are required? (Sorry, I’m electrical dummy!)

I use a small 150w inverter plugged into a 12v cigarette lighter port . Runs the Starlink just fine .

 

[faraway]

Many thanks

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Hi Zac
Do you think these would be solid enough to be bonded to a roof. So Dishy mount could be clipped in for stationary use not moving ?

Why not just use something like this?

 

[Gromett]

Why not just use something like this?View attachment 768472

Base plate not big enough in my opinion.

Also dishy not designed to be used while on the move. It would be ripped off of any mount I can think of.

 

[zac]

Base plate not big enough in my opinion.

Also dishy not designed to be used while on the move. It would be ripped off of any mount I can think of.

He does say stationary use not moving

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[ceejayt]

He does say stationary use not moving

Red to be able to remove that baseplate when moving. It will stick up too high and get knocked off.

Something telescopic coming down into a cupboard would be better

 

[zac]

Red to be able to remove that baseplate when moving. It will stick up too high and get knocked off.

Something telescopic coming down into a cupboard would be better

if that pole mount was secured to the roof the dishy could easily put in it when stopped but certainly not for moving, my AC is higher than that easily as is my wifi aerial.

 

[ceejayt]

if that pole mount was secured to the roof the dishy could easily put in it when stopped but certainly not for moving, my AC is higher than that easily as is my wifi aerial.

How high is that baseplate?

 

[MisterB]

I don't understand. I cannot see any benefit or even any possible method for that to be made to work.
The two systems work in completely different ways and mechanically you would be complicating things beyond all reason?

Am I misunderstanding what you mean?

My thought process was, mechanically attach Dishy Mcflatface to the arm of the satellite dish. Raise the satellite dish arm to face the correct way using the sat dish control box. It wasn't to have the sat dish and Dishy working at the same time it was purely for Dishy 'borrowing' the mechanism to stow and orientate.
I think you're overthinking my suggestion. It wasn't about integrating two systems it was about just using a redundant motorised satellite mechanism to point Dishy in the correct orientation. I also thought that the same process could be used for a solar panel, not necessarily tracking the sun, but to ensure it pointed South ...

I think that one day someone will come up with a motorised mount for Dishy ....which is only what I was suggesting...(or meant to suggest!)

 

[Gromett]

My thought process was, mechanically attach Dishy Mcflatface to the arm of the satellite dish. Raise the satellite dish arm to face the correct way using the sat dish control box. It wasn't to have the sat dish and Dishy working at the same time it was purely for Dishy 'borrowing' the mechanism to stow and orientate.
I think you're overthinking my suggestion. It wasn't about integrating two systems it was about just using a redundant motorised satellite mechanism to point Dishy in the correct orientation. I also thought that the same process could be used for a solar panel, not necessarily tracking the sun, but to ensure it pointed South ...

I think that one day someone will come up with a motorised mount for Dishy ....which is only what I was suggesting...(or meant to suggest!)

I still don't get it. The Dishy has it's own motors. The two would conflict. Dish expects the pole to be vertical when in stowed position. If you start using the old dish mechanism you will screw with the dishy mechanics/electronics/software.
Or am I still not understanding you? I am not trying to be funny or awkward. I just cannot think/see of any benefit of retaining any part of the old system.

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