Starlink Mini suction cup antenna mount with integral battery power supply

We designed this mount to be robust enough for demonstrating the Mini works at Mach 1+ using a Northrop T-38 aircraft
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This was designed to be mounted to glass with three industrial suction cups.  It had to be robust enough for 6+ G's acceleration, and rapidly stow-able, and take up as little space as possible.  The base includes a cavity for a 4500 mAh 6S lipo battery pack with integral circuit protection (breaker) and pack monitoring (voltage indicator).  With the approximate ~40 watt draw of the Starlink Mini antenna, the system is a true stand-alone package that will enable satellite connectivity for about 2 hours.

Good for mounting into your personal T-38, or any other area with a flat, smooth surface ;)

Printed originally on a Stratasys F370, but will fit on a Prusa Mk3/4

 

Here is the complete bill of materials for all of the accessories used in the design

3D printed parts:

  • x1 Mount (Attaches to Glass).STEP 
  • x1 Mount (Attaches Starlink).STEP

McMaster Carr:

  • x2 Aluminum Knurled Palm-Grip Knob 1/4"-20 Thread Size, 3" Long Stud (7762K101)
  • x2 High-Strength Steel Nylon-Insert Locknut Black-Oxide, 1/4"-20 Thread Size (97135A414)
  • x2 Inch-to-Inch Male-Female Hex Thread Adapter 316 Stainless Steel, 10-32 to 1/4"-20 Thread Size (91155A213)
  • x2 Brass Tapered Heat-Set Inserts for Plastic 10-32 Thread Size, 0.375" Installed Length (93365A156)
  • x2 Hook and Loop Cable Tie with Buckle 12" Overall Length, Black, 1" wide (3955T241-3955T348)
  • x1 High-Strength Class 10.9 Steel Hex Head Screw Black Corrosion-Resistant Coated, M12x 1.75 Thread, 25mm (94863A215)
  • x1 18-8 Stainless Steel Washer for M12 Screw Size, 13 mm ID, 24 mm OD (93475A290)

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Design credit: Ruslan Pshichenko & Boom Supersonic

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