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

[Realist]

Plus here is a little short video of me printing one of the corners in ASA with the K1 Max.

 

[MisterB]

Plus here is a little short video of me printing one of the corners in ASA with the K1 Max.

if only i had been a good boy over the previous 12 months, still, gives me the incentive to try harder next year !!!

looks really good and very fast !!! is everything you print on it with ABS succesful? i assume it comes with the slicing programmes etc already set for ABS plus the other filaments?

 

[Realist]

if only i had been a good boy over the previous 12 months, still, gives me the incentive to try harder next year !!!

These machines are incredible, fast and they work quite well out of the box.

Worth every penny.

 

[ceejayt]

Interesting info on using starling in motion - US info but probably relevant

Starlink Mobile Plans Now Include In Motion Use to 10 mph - Official FAQ Update

 

[zac]

Read that previously, I think they are trying to stop people using it whilst on the move as that option is a lot dearer and they must be losing money.
Mine works whilst driving but for how long that's anyone's guess.

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[MisterB]

Read that previously, I think they are trying to stop people using it whilst on the move as that option is a lot dearer and they must be losing money.
Mine works whilst driving but for how long that's anyone's guess.

I think I Starlinks issue was mainly when vessels were at sea for some reason ...

 

[Gromett]

I think I Starlinks issue was mainly when vessels were at sea for some reason ...

Well that kind of makes sense. The vessel will roll side to side and rise up and down waves. So it will appear to be going backwards and forwards as well as side to side. Unless the software is specifically designed for this use case I would imagine it would struggle.

A car going down a road with some bends will be much more straight forward as the motions are linear to a degree?

 

[olley]

Print time varies per part but as an example see below.

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Impressive 4h 11 mins, my ender took around 19 hours for the same part.
Very envious

 

[zac]

Impressive 4h 11 mins, my ender took around 19 hours for the same part.
Very envious

The bambu x1c could print very fast but for me i prefer quality over speed anyday. My old prusa mk3+ was very slow but print quality was much better than the newer x1c technology.
3d printers have come a long way though, I see bambulab have released a new bed slinger which looks impressive and cheap considering what you are getting.
I just ordered one which will tied me over till something better is released.

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

So is that £4.40 in filament for that piece?

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[zac]

So is that £4.40 in filament for that piece?
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Yes based on generic prices but doesn't take into consideration electric costs, wear and tear etc etc
The whole 6 pieces takes approx 1kg of filament if I remember correctly. That's if they all print first time with no issues which is def not the case when printing ASA and ABS

 

[Gromett]

Quick question for those who do 3D printing. Can you print in HDPE? Is that a thing?

 

[Tombola]

Quick question for those who do 3D printing. Can you print in HDPE? Is that a thing?

possible but more difficult. We have 4 3d printers at work, (not my expertise I might add), but they have experimented with all sorts for various reasons. We do work with HDPE, on PPE products and other items for prototyping, BUT......

A couple of colleagues tried for a few days, and it has quite higher shrinkage and needs to be hotter nozzles, warmer bed (though believe our enclosed ones do better with this) and far slower print speeds..... but they left it off the list after a while.

is there a reason you need HPDE ?

 

[Gromett]

is there a reason you need HPDE ?

I was just curious at this stage. I am about to start some plastic welding projects once my gear arrives and I have built some new benches for my man cave. My thought was a lot of the starlink mount is big flat surfaces which would be quicker to cut out of flat stock on a CNC then weld it to the corners which are not easy to make out of sheet (But can be done)

 

[Realist]

Yes based on generic prices but doesn't take into consideration electric costs, wear and tear etc etc
The whole 6 pieces takes approx 1kg of filament if I remember correctly. That's if they all print first time with no issues which is def not the case when printing ASA and ABS

Correct.

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[MisterB]

zac

A new way of making a starlink roof mount, this looks like a good option, needs a bit more 'finessing' but as a concept i think it really works. i think i would use some sort of structural panel adhesive for vehicles to secure the 'housing' to Dishy and use longer aluminium fastenings. there may also be some benefit in some sort of wind deflector - one thing i like about it is that you could mount the dishy in a different orientation if required.

Gromett - this might be an option for you to consider?

 

[Bustup15]

That's quite neat although not sure that there is anything significant gained rather than using the Everlanders style mount apart from cost? By breaking the panel away from the original mount it introduces a damage potential whilst separating and a 'leak potential' around the entire frame as it needs sealed. It also sits flat which means there is no natural drnatural and that may interfere with signal?

I mounted mine at 90 degrees across the roof and it sits sheltered behind a large opening roof panel that also acts as a wind break/deflector.

 

[zac]

I mounted mine at 90 degrees across the roof and it sits sheltered behind a large opening roof panel that also acts as a wind break/deflector.

same as mine, its sheltered behind main rear roof vent and like you said it does not need to be sealed when using Everlanders which i would still prefer. The more options the better though.

 

[MisterB]

That's quite neat although not sure that there is anything significant gained rather than using the Everlanders style mount apart from cost? By breaking the panel away from the original mount it introduces a damage potential whilst separating and a 'leak potential' around the entire frame as it needs sealed. It also sits flat which means there is no natural drnatural and that may interfere with signal?

I mounted mine at 90 degrees across the roof and it sits sheltered behind a large opening roof panel that also acts as a wind break/deflector.

significant gain would be cost - not sure why you wouldnt consider that a significant gain? time of printing is around a week, so theres a big saving in time aswell. as for the dismantling/separating - this you tube video shows a good method. i am surprised that method wasnt used in this instance, but i assume he had already cut his Dishy for another method.

i would actually also 'seal' Dishy in from the underneath with a piece of plastic semi rigid sheet material, similarly to what he has done. i would be uncomfortable in the securing to the roof, hence i would use longer/wider aluminium L section, potentially along the full length of each side and ends. i am also a believer in the more methods that people come up with, the better, easier it makes it for those that follow in their footsteps ....

 

[Carpmart]

I'm not sure that is the approach I would take with a flat mount, but its nice to see people coming up with alternate approaches. It all adds to the mix!

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[zac]

I would be too concerned about water getting in and leaving the board exposed even if sealing it all around, its nice to see different things being done though. If you already have a 3d printer then i still think evenlanders is the way to go as cost would only be filament and your own time.

 

[Gromett]

zac

A new way of making a starlink roof mount, this looks like a good option, needs a bit more 'finessing' but as a concept i think it really works. i think i would use some sort of structural panel adhesive for vehicles to secure the 'housing' to Dishy and use longer aluminium fastenings. there may also be some benefit in some sort of wind deflector - one thing i like about it is that you could mount the dishy in a different orientation if required.

Gromett - this might be an option for you to consider?

New dish is completely different :/

 

[Gromett]

If I was wanting to roof mount mine I would be selling my Mk2 and buying a Mk3. It has standard ethernet connectors and a very low profile in comparison with no motors or attached pole. Making a permanent roof mount for it will be trivial compared to the Mk2.

 

[Gromett]

MisterB zac just in case you haven't seen it yet? I suspect it has already been posted on this thread, in fact I think I did. But just in case.
The base unscrews if you want to make a permanent roof mount I am sure a 2nd hand Mk 2 would still fetch £200 on ebay. And a new one will be £449.
So I think it works out the same once you factor in the work involved and the parts your have to order?

 

[MisterB]

If I was wanting to roof mount mine I would be selling my Mk2 and buying a Mk3. It has standard ethernet connectors and a very low profile in comparison with no motors or attached pole. Making a permanent roof mount for it will be trivial compared to the Mk2.

if it was cost effective of course ..... though the Mk2 still seem to be bringing a fair price, even pre used. especially those that were bought for the £99 price, which would offset the price of the Mk3 i suppose. im just waiting for a 12v router to arrive, so i can start playing around with mine again!

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[Gromett]

Just looked and the Mk2 are still fetching £300+. Quite a lot sold recently for closer to £400 which is odd as a new one is only £449. But there you go. Nowt stranger than folk.

 

[zac]

Seen the flat one already but no word yet on how it's going to work just dumped on a roof without then moving it like the app wants you too. I am sure someone will test it soon as I think it's only available currently in USA.
Interesting to see how it does fair though

 

[Carpmart]

I'm happy with the simple setup process with the MK2 dish and the roof rails at present. I'm travelling back to spain with all the kit needed to complete the 12v conversion, which I'm hopeful of saving me a few hundred watt hours per day in battery usage...

 

[zac]

I'm happy with the simple setup process with the MK2 dish and the roof rails at present. I'm travelling back to spain with all the kit needed to complete the 12v conversion, which I'm hopeful of saving me a few hundred watt hours per day in battery usage...

It certainly does use a lot on the invertor that's for sure. I have only used it in the evening when travelling and on battery/inverter but can see a significant amount of amps being used.
Not an issue since installing the 460amp lithium a few months back but if I were using my previous 2 x 100ah lithium then with what we are using we'd be lucky to get a couple days use out of them without sun or diving.

 

[Mr Mousy]

I am sure a 2nd hand Mk 2 would still fetch £200 on ebay.

As we now have full fibre at home I have just sold my mk2 setup on eBay for £360.
It did include a wall bracket and ethernet adaptor.
Pleased with the return on the original investment of £99 + £35 + £70 = £204

I wish I had bought a few more @ £99.

Starlink now have refurbished kit for sale at £199 on their website.

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