Faq
Star-Batt Mini is a rugged, self-contained power solution designed for the Starlink® Mini for reliable, go-anywhere internet. It features internal batteries to provide power in remote, off-grid locations.
The Star-Batt Mini provides up to 24 hours of run time, dependent on internet usage.
The Star-Batt can be charged via the included AC wall adapter, DC car charging cable, or by a solar panel such as our Star-Batt Solar, which allows you to maintain off-grid internet access indefinitely, as long as there’s sunlight.
Yes, the Star-Batt Mini can power additional devices through its USB and PD outlets, allowing you to charge laptops, phones, and other devices.
The Star-Batt Mini fits the Starlink ® Roam Mini dish exclusively.
Starlink service is not included with the Star-Batt Mini. You will need to purchase a Starlink® Mini dish and subscribe to Starlink service separately for internet access.
FAA rules limit Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries to a rating of 160 watt hours (Wh) per battery. In order to achieve run times of up to 24 hours, Star-Batt Mini has a rating of 576Wh and cannot be brought onto a commercial flight, either as a carry-on or checked baggage. If this is a deal breaker for you, please let us know at support@star-batt.com as we will consider this feedback in releasing a future “lite” version of the Star-Batt.
Simply insert and connect your Starlink® Mini dish, power on the unit, connect to the Starlink® Mini network, and follow the instructions in the Starlink® app to get online.
Star-Batt is designed for portability, with a compact size and built-in handle. It’s easy to transport, whether you’re camping, working on a job site, or responding to emergencies.
In the event your Star-Batt Mini does not turn on, plug into a power source even if you believe your device is charged. The built in BMS (battery management system) automatically disconnects power from the batteries if there is a power issue detected, and will reset when a charger is connected.
The battery voltage display/gauge is only designed for general reference, the maximum voltage of the internal battery is 29.2v, which corresponds to approximately 93% on the battery gauge even though the battery is fully charged. 90% of the discharge of the internal LiFePo4 battery occurs between 24v and 26v.
The battery voltage display/gauge reads current voltage across the internal battery. When the charger is connected and supplying power to the internal battery, the battery display/gauge will read the elevated voltage across the battery, and once disconnected reads the actual voltage across the battery.
LiFePo4 batteries have an internal discharge rate, which in the short term is negligible. But over time the battery can overly self-discharge. In order to extend the life of the internal battery, it is recommended to charge your Star-Batt periodically to maintain a voltage between 24-27.6v to avoid over-discharging of the cells inside the battery. Over-discharging may cause loss of cell performance, characteristics, or battery functions.
The built in BMS (Battery Management System) automatically avoids over-charging of the batteries, but once fully charged and not in use, it is recommended to disconnect your Star-Batt from the charger to avoid causing damage to the cells inside the battery. The battery has a maximum charge of 29.2v, but the optimal float charge of the battery is around 27.6v.
The rotating latches inside the case are designed to be semi-serviceable by the end user. To adjust the tension on the rotating latch, you can tighten or loosen the nut on top of the rotating latch with a 7/16” wrench. If for some reason the one side of the latch breaks off, the latch can be rotated 180º and reused by removing the nut retaining it with a 7/16” wrench.
There are only a few user-serviceable items on the Star-Batt product. Please contact us with any concerns or problems related to your Star-Batt through our warranty page.