Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Video Correction, I indicated that battery would run the starlink mini 6 hours. It runs the Starlink Mini 24 hours, Massive difference!
Premise: Unlike his usual channel content, this is a personal project — Robert lives in an area with unreliable internet, plus real risk of losing cell service during tornadoes, earthquakes, or floods. He built a self-contained, portable Starlink Mini kit as a backup communication option.
Key Points:
Total cost: ~$550 for everything (Starlink Mini, battery, case, switch, wiring)
Starlink Mini pricing: ~$200 direct from Starlink, ~$250 at Home Depot — but Home Depot ships faster if you're in a hurry
Case: Harbor Freight Apache 3800, chosen in a lighter tan color (vs. black/forest green/orange) to reduce heat buildup. UV-marked/lasered for labeling.
Some of these links may be affiliate links and I will be compensated for using them. Great way to support the channel!
Starlink Mini
starlink.com
Starlink Mini Home Depot
homedepot.com/p/STARLINK-Starlink-Mini-Kit-02535001-HD/331732584
Harbor Freight Apache 3800 case
12 Volt waterproof push button switch/ Drill 5/8" hole, Use Wiring Diagram 1
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12 Volt Starlink Fused Wiring harness
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Silicone Cover
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Multi Charge cord
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Dewalt Battery to Starlink charge cable and housing
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EnjoyBot 12Volt 30 AH battery
enjoybot.com/products/12v-30ah-portable-lifepo-battery-with-bluetooth-direct-charge-module
Key feature: Starlink works right through the closed case lid via a fully waterproof, low-profile switch — no need to open the case to power it on
Mounting: Starlink sits in a silicone sleeve, friction-fit, with 3D-printed mounts (downloaded from MakerWorld for Bamboo Labs, modified) glued in with E6000 adhesive
Power: Enjoybot 12V 30Ah lithium-ion battery (~$175), runs the Starlink Mini 24 hours; has Bluetooth for battery-level checks via phone app without opening the case
Alt power options: Can also run off DeWalt/Milwaukee tool batteries (a few hours) or a cigarette lighter/USB cable
Testing: Run for 2–3 hours in 105°F heat with no overheating; case insulates well
Billing tip: Your Starlink billing cycle starts the moment you first power it on — don't activate early if timing matters
Standby mode: ~$10/month keeps it active for texting/low-res streaming without full service
Real-world use: Uses it for Zoom/LightBurn coaching calls when his internet drops, and for connectivity in remote parts of Nevada with no cell coverage — confirms iPhone Wi-Fi calling works well over it
Video Correction, I indicated that battery would run the starlink mini 6 hours. It runs the Starlink Mini 24 hours, Massive difference!
Premise: Unlike his usual channel content, this is a personal project — Robert lives in an area with unreliable internet, plus real risk of losing cell service during tornadoes, earthquakes, or floods. He built a self-contained, portable Starlink Mini kit as a backup communication option.
Key Points:
Total cost: ~$550 for everything (Starlink Mini, battery, case, switch, wiring)
Starlink Mini pricing: ~$200 direct from Starlink, ~$250 at Home Depot — but Home Depot ships faster if you're in a hurry
Case: Harbor Freight Apache 3800, chosen in a lighter tan color (vs. black/forest green/orange) to reduce heat buildup. UV-marked/lasered for labeling.
Some of these links may be affiliate links and I will be compensated for using them. Great way to support the channel!
Starlink Mini
starlink.com
Starlink Mini Home Depot
homedepot.com/p/STARLINK-Starlink-Mini-Kit-02535001-HD/331732584
Harbor Freight Apache 3800 case
12 Volt waterproof push button switch/ Drill 5/8" hole, Use Wiring Diagram 1
amzn.to/3U0C0l4
12 Volt Starlink Fused Wiring harness
amzn.to/4wGkkJi
Silicone Cover
amzn.to/4zjuDFB
Multi Charge cord
amzn.to/3ScSk1p
Dewalt Battery to Starlink charge cable and housing
amzn.to/4gjOqvV
EnjoyBot 12Volt 30 AH battery
enjoybot.com/products/12v-30ah-portable-lifepo-battery-with-bluetooth-direct-charge-module
Key feature: Starlink works right through the closed case lid via a fully waterproof, low-profile switch — no need to open the case to power it on
Mounting: Starlink sits in a silicone sleeve, friction-fit, with 3D-printed mounts (downloaded from MakerWorld for Bamboo Labs, modified) glued in with E6000 adhesive
Power: Enjoybot 12V 30Ah lithium-ion battery (~$175), runs the Starlink Mini 24 hours; has Bluetooth for battery-level checks via phone app without opening the case
Alt power options: Can also run off DeWalt/Milwaukee tool batteries (a few hours) or a cigarette lighter/USB cable
Testing: Run for 2–3 hours in 105°F heat with no overheating; case insulates well
Billing tip: Your Starlink billing cycle starts the moment you first power it on — don't activate early if timing matters
Standby mode: ~$10/month keeps it active for texting/low-res streaming without full service
Real-world use: Uses it for Zoom/LightBurn coaching calls when his internet drops, and for connectivity in remote parts of Nevada with no cell coverage — confirms iPhone Wi-Fi calling works well over it
