DeployNet™ DIY Kit
Build Your Own DeployNet™ — We Supply the Hardware, You Supply the Case, Batteries & Starlink Mini
The DeployNet™ DIY Kit gives DIY-minded users an affordable way to build their own rugged, self-contained Starlink Mini power and deployment system using the same basic design principles as our fully assembled DeployNet™ systems.
We've already done the engineering. The kit includes the custom 3D-printed mounting components, wiring harness, hardware, drill guides, and detailed instructions needed to complete the installation yourself.
Typical installation time: approximately 15–30 minutes.
No soldering or advanced fabrication is required. Basic drilling and hand tools are all you need.
What You Supply
To complete your DeployNet™ DIY Kit, you will need:
- Harbor Freight Apache 3800 Case
- Starlink Mini
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2 or 3 12V LiFePO₄ batteries meeting the specifications below:
- F2 (0.250" / 6.35 mm) male blade terminals
- Maximum dimensions per battery: 5.93" L × 3.90" W × 4.10" H
Using two or three batteries lets you configure the system around your desired capacity, weight, and operating time.
Tools Needed
Installation requires common hand tools:
- Electric drill
- 1/8" drill bit
- 13/64" drill bit
- Step drill bit with 3/4" step
- Step drill bit with 7/8" step
- 11/32" wrench or socket
- 22 mm wrench (an adjustable wrench may also be used)
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
Designed for a Straightforward Installation
The included drill guides take the guesswork out of locating the required holes. Once the case is drilled, the supplied components mount using the included hardware and preassembled wiring harness.
The wiring harness incorporates two 15-amp fuses to help protect the input and output sides of the electrical system.
Why Choose the DIY Kit?
The DeployNet™ DIY Kit is designed for users who are comfortable with basic tools and would rather provide their own case and batteries than purchase a completely assembled DeployNet™.
You get the benefit of a proven layout and purpose-designed components without having to source and engineer every piece yourself.
You provide the case, batteries, and Starlink Mini. We provide the parts and instructions to bring it all together.
Important
This is a DIY installation kit and is not a complete DeployNet™ system. The Apache 3800 case, Starlink Mini, batteries, and installation tools are not included.
Customers are responsible for selecting compatible 12V LiFePO₄ batteries and following the supplied installation and wiring instructions, including correct battery polarity.
