# Small notecarrier for starnote when using cable? **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware\ **Created:** [May 4, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023 "2025-05-04T09:45:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gauteh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/gauteh/32/269_2.png) [@gauteh](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gauteh)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/1 "2025-05-04T09:45:25Z")
Hi, In the docs there sometimes is a smaller notecarrier used with the starnote + a cable. Which notecarrier is that? I have only found the XS for the starnote. Do I need a notecarrier when using the cable? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/2X/9/95898f0a3a10783fbb5dd1c6c22990f5fc9d587c.jpeg) > **[Starnote Quickstart - Blues Developers](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/)** > > Learn how to set up and use Starnote with the Notecard for fallback satellite IoT connectivity – gaute ---
**Author:** ![RobLauer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/roblauer/32/1567_2.png) [@RobLauer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/RobLauer)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/2 "2025-05-05T13:31:17Z")
Hi @gauteh, If using this breakout cable, you don’t technically need the Starnote to sit in a separate Notecarrier as all the comms are happening over TX/RX and its getting power etc. You do however need to be aware of the M.2 connector and make sure it is properly isolated from other components of course! Rob ---
**Author:** ![gauteh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/gauteh/32/269_2.png) [@gauteh](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gauteh)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 8:50am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/3 "2025-05-06T08:50:41Z")
Hi, Is this correct orientation and order of pins to JST-connector? Should Starnote TX go to RX\_P on Notecard? ![SCH_sfy3_2_1-Notecard, Antennas_2025-05-06](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/2X/e/e3556c68e60927b8e75018204a78fa8b8bbc5e68.png) – gaute ---
**Author:** ![abucknall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/abucknall/32/1335_2.png) [@abucknall](https://discuss.blues.com/u/abucknall)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 9:42am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/4 "2025-05-06T09:42:30Z")
Hi @gauteh You can find the pin connections [here](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/starnote-quickstart/#connecting-a-starnote) under the ‘Using 6-Pin JST Connector’ heading. Yes, I assume you are using a Notecarrier for the Notecard? It’s Starnote\_TX to Notecard\_RX, etc. Thanks, Alex ---
**Author:** ![gauteh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/gauteh/32/269_2.png) [@gauteh](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gauteh)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/5 "2025-05-06T10:10:27Z")
I’m not using a notecarrier. ---
**Author:** ![abucknall](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/abucknall/32/1335_2.png) [@abucknall](https://discuss.blues.com/u/abucknall)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/6 "2025-05-06T10:31:13Z")
The same holds, it’ll still be Starnote TX to Notecard RX (RX\_P). ---
**Author:** ![gauteh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/gauteh/32/269_2.png) [@gauteh](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gauteh)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/7 "2025-05-06T16:25:42Z")
Do you have a part number for the jumper-cable? Preferably one with connector on both sides. ---
**Author:** ![RobLauer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/roblauer/32/1567_2.png) [@RobLauer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/RobLauer)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/small-notecarrier-for-starnote-when-using-cable/3023/8 "2025-05-07T18:02:01Z")
We don’t have an official recommendation, but this one should work: > **[JST SH Jumper 6 Wire Assembly - 8"](https://www.sparkfun.com/jst-sh-jumper-6-wire-assembly-8.html)** > > This is a simple six wire cable. Great for jumping from board to board or just about anything else. These cables mate with the connectors listed below. They have bare wires on one end and a 6-pin JST SH connector on the other end with a mating...