Hacking Your Starlink Mini: Removing the Internal WiFi Router

2025-06-15

This guide details how to remove the integrated Wi-Fi router from a Starlink Mini 1 terminal, enabling Ethernet-only operation. This modification unlocks greater flexibility for advanced users with custom networking needs, embedded installations, or power-constrained environments. The guide provides a step-by-step disassembly process, PCB connector pinouts, a direct Ethernet connection schematic, network configuration instructions, and explanations of gRPC status codes for troubleshooting. Caution: This modification is only for the Starlink Mini 1, and removing the metal plate is strongly discouraged due to potential cooling and EMI issues.

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Hacking Tesla's New TCU: Installing a Local SIM Card

2025-05-12

Tesla's newer models (Model 3 Highland, Model Y Juniper, and Cybertruck) have relocated their cellular modem to a separate Telematics Control Unit (TCU). This guide details how to access and replace the SIM card in the TCU, activating it using Tesla Toolbox and Service+ mode to achieve 4G/5G connectivity. It covers TCU location, SIM installation, using a VPN for region restrictions, and waking the car with an external SIM.

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