Written companions to my YouTube video reviews.
Update: The Anker SOLIX C200 DC (model A1727) packs a 192Wh LiFePO4 battery and 200W of USB-C and USB-A output into a 4.2 lb box about the size of a large water bottle. I’ve added the full spec sheet, the port power-sharing chart, and worked runtime and solar charging examples so you can see exactly […]
A non-contact voltage tester is one of the cheapest safety tools you can own, and the Proster pen adds a switchable 12–1000V AC range, a beeper, flashing LEDs and a built-in flashlight. Before you touch an outlet, switch or wire, it tells you in about a second whether AC voltage is present. I tested it […]
Cables are one of those things nobody thinks about until they become a tangled mess in the back seat. When I take my Starlink Mini on the road, I want my setup to be as clean and simple as possible, so I tested the STARGEAR Starlink Mini Retractable USB-C Cable, a 140W USB-C PD power […]
When my LiTime 12V 50Ah LiFePO4 Battery arrived, it was completely discharged. I checked it with a meter and it read only 2.7 volts. That’s not a number anyone wants to see on a 12V battery, but it gave me the perfect opportunity to test two things at once: whether the LiTime 12V 20A Lithium […]
Every vehicle is different, and that’s one of the trickiest parts of mounting a Starlink Mini. A magnetic mount is great on a steel roof, but it’s useless on glass. A suction cup mount works on glass, but not everyone has a glass roof. So I was curious when Parts4Star sent me the Parts4Star Starlink […]
I use my Starlink Mini a lot on the road, and one of the biggest questions with mobile Starlink is where to put the dish. Setting it on the hood or the ground works for a quick test, but I wanted something that would hold it securely on the roof of my vehicle and protect […]
When the power goes out, one of the first things I notice is that my internet goes with it. Even if my internet provider’s network is still up, my modem and router need power from a wall outlet. So I wanted to see whether a small, lightweight power station could keep that equipment running. For […]
A lot of my off-grid and portable power projects run on 12V LiFePO4 batteries. They’re great batteries, but they need the right charger. A charger built for lead-acid batteries isn’t designed around lithium’s charging profile, so I wanted a dedicated charger that could take power straight from an AC outlet and refill a 12V lithium […]
If you have a 12V lithium battery for camping, overlanding, or backup power, it’s tempting to just run your Starlink Mini off an inverter. The problem is that converting DC to AC and back again wastes energy. For this review, ZITRONE sent me the ZITRONE Starlink Mini Battery Power Adapter. It made it easy to […]
When you run a Starlink Mini in a vehicle, it’s rarely the only thing that needs power. Phones, tablets, and dash cams all want a plug too, and a single 12V socket fills up fast. This STARGEAR adapter is my go-to Starlink Mini car adapter when I want to power my setup on the go. […]
