Reddit reviews [Upgraded Version] SoulBay 30W Universal AC/DC Adapter Switching Power Supply with 8 Selectable Adapter Tips, Including Micro USB Plug, for 3V to 12V Household Electronics and LED Strip - 2000mA Max

> 1) Is my keyboard now fucked? It wasnt cheap so this is not ideal

probably, if it doesn't work on another device

>2) Is the KVM now fucked? Should I not plug it in? Again, not cheap

Might be, you should plug it in with the proper adapter though.

>3) How do I prevent this happening again, and test it without killing my machine?

By using adapters suitable for the device you're using. If it says 5V get a 5V adapter. You could get one of the universal ones with tons of endpoints and setable voltage (like this one) but personally I don't trust them.

I use an adjustable power supply I got off Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N7RS0NG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506451136&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=ac%2Fdc+power+adapter+12v+27w

This would get you very close, it's slightly under powered. Do you have the specs on what the adapter is powering?

This one would also work, but it could supply too much amperage if the device is shorting or having other electrical issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Transformers-Supply-Output-Listed/dp/B00DKSI0S8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1506451264&sr=1-1&keywords=ac%2Fdc+power+adapter+12v+3a

Edit: Either way, you could replace the end with the one from your adapter if they do not fit, assuming you know how to crimp or preferably solder and shrink tube.

I was all ready to post this https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520274686&sr=8-2&keywords=variable+dc+power+supply&dpID=51UOyUkeeqL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch then I saw it says 16V.

Try something like this https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG/ref=pd_sbs_421_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N7RS0NG&pd_rd_r=Z7S0FB64TPV36BEEEMW7&pd_rd_w=I88Fv&pd_rd_wg=fMZ8r&psc=1&refRID=Z7S0FB64TPV36BEEEMW7&dpID=51UOyUkeeqL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail


Or just look at old unused power blocks for other electronics to find one that is 12v and minimum 1.8 amp output, the amps could be higher and stilll work but has to b 12v

https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541990342&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=variable+voltage+acdc+adapter

This will do, providing your elliptical takes one of the included tips. Set it to 9v and you're good to go.

Haven't seen or touched this model, but this is the site you found yourself, probably

Doesn't say anything about being a smart charger and the specs say:

>Output 29.4V 1.0A

So most likely an 30V 1A charger will work. Only question that remains is what plug it has. I guess it's a standard 4mm?

Anyway, P = V*I, so a 30W universal charger should probably also work. Something like this.

All that's left then is to figure out which pole should be positive and which negative (screw that up and it will probably short out either the board or the adapter or both). It's probably positive inside and negative outside, but any Blink lite owner with an adapter could verify that for you with a multimeter.

I know Amazon sells universal charging cords with interchangeable plugs. I'm sure as long as it's a common plug you'll find it in the set of plugs they give you with something like this https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=universal+charger&qid=1574025475&sprefix=universal+cha&sr=8-4

Just check the specs that should be listed on the brick of your existing charging cord to make sure you properly set the voltage on a universal one like I showed as they have an adjustable voltage.

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OK. Well, a real variable power supply will be very expensive. If you want to save money you would be better off buying a new supply every time you need a different voltage. If you want you could buy several in one package.

The reason for this is simply economics of scale. Millions of people will need a 10V power supply, so they are dirt cheap. Only a couple people need a variable supply, so even though it would be pretty cheap to make a million of them no one will do it since they can't sell a million of them.

Set this to 5V and use the plug that fits, call it a day.

https://www.amazon.com/SoulBay-Universal-Switching-Selectable-Electronics/dp/B01N7RS0NG

Edit: If none of the plugs fit, cut and strip the wires from the molex and use the terminal adapter. Top one pictured, green with screws. Make sure you know the polarity, a pin out of the Molex connector will help.

What you are looking for is a universal wall charger, like this ONE.

9V with the center pin negative. They sell universal DC adapters with different connectors on them. You'd need to measure the diameter with some calipers to get the exact one.

Oh nice! Something like this?

I should have known products like this would be out there.