Power adaptor

Mr_love_monkey · 19-07-2005, 22:48

I've just got a kvm switch, from Hong Kong - only thing is the pictures through it tend not to be too sharp, and wobbly at times when more than 1 pc is on. I'm assuming this is because the switch is unpowered (or rather powered through the pc that is running it at the time...).
I guess this means I need to power it externally - the (brief) instructions say that I need a DC 9v 500ma adaptor... I'm not sure if something like this would do it http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=12205&doy= - i.e. would the 12v one be switchable down to 9v?

**Stuart** · 19-07-2005, 23:02

Looks like it won't switch down. It might be an idea to go into your local Maplins and explain your requirements. There should be at least one member of staff who has a vague clue of what you are one about..

Actually, that's not fair. There is usually one or two members of staff in my local Maplins that are good with electronics.

Mr_love_monkey · 19-07-2005, 23:05

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Looks like it won't switch down. It might be an idea to go into your local Maplins and explain your requirements. There should be at least one member of staff who has a vague clue of what you are one about..

Actually, that's not fair. There is usually one or two members of staff in my local Maplins that are good with electronics.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking - had just wanted to avoid the trip there, since it's a tad awkward to get to mid week....
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scratch that... just found one round the corner from the office....

Paul · 19-07-2005, 23:08

How about this?
http://www.quasarelectronics.com/PSU443.htm

Mr_love_monkey · 19-07-2005, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Paul

How about this?
http://www.quasarelectronics.com/PSU443.htm

It's out of stock in'it

http://www.quasarelectronics.com/psu345.htm - instead they say

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However, I shall try maplins tomorrow, because I want it straight away...

if I get it delivered, no one will be in, and I'll be forever trying to get to the post office to get it

mmm · 19-07-2005, 23:27

Argos do a cheap multi-adaptor, I have a few - don't look like the pictue though

Masterplug
1200mA Multi
Voltage
Adaptor.
982/8908

Only issue is you need to tape the right plug the right way around and fix the voltage switch if you have anyone who fiddles!

PS May not fix your problem - you need good quality monitor cables for the monitor connection to work well through a switch!

Mr_love_monkey · 20-07-2005, 06:45

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Originally Posted by mmm

PS May not fix your problem - you need good quality monitor cables for the monitor connection to work well through a switch!

Thing is the pciture quality gets worse when more than one pc is on? so hopefully more power will help?

Paul · 20-07-2005, 06:57

Maplins do a 9v 500Ma adaptor too
link
wether they have stock depends on where you live though.

zoombini · 20-07-2005, 09:19

if you do go, take the device with you so that you can ensure that you get the right plug on it & correctly wired up etc.

There are more than 1 size of power plug.

Mr_love_monkey · 20-07-2005, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Paul

Maplins do a 9v 500Ma adaptor too
link
wether they have stock depends on where you live though.

That's the one I got...

It's helped.. the picture is a lot better - not fantastic - and when I want to play a game, I'll disconnect it, but it's good enough for day to day use, and saves having several screens/keyboards/mice...

Paul · 20-07-2005, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Maplins do a 9v 500Ma adaptor too
link
wether they have stock depends on where you live though.

That's the one I got...

It's helped.. the picture is a lot better - not fantastic - and when I want to play a game, I'll disconnect it, but it's good enough for day to day use, and saves having several screens/keyboards/mice...

Cool, glad they had stock