Rosco LitePad Cigarette Lighter (Car) Adaptor
LitePads run on 12 V DC, so this adaptor lets you power them from a vehicle cigarette lighter / 12 V socket. Add a Y Splitter to run two LitePads at once.
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Power LitePads from the vehicle
Ideal for car interiors and mobile work, where running a mains lead and transformer isn’t practical.
- Powers LitePads from a vehicle 12 V socket
- Connects straight to the LitePad
- Runs two LitePads with a Y Splitter
In and around vehicles
Car interiors
Dashboard and interior lighting for driving shots.
Mobile units
Power LitePads from the production vehicle on location.
Remote locations
A fallback when mains isn’t available.
What it is — and what it isn’t
Use it for
- Rosco LitePads
- Vehicle cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory sockets
- One or two LitePads (with a Y Splitter)
Don’t use it for
- Loads beyond the vehicle socket’s fuse rating
- Running the vehicle battery flat — monitor use with the engine off
- Mains (AC) power
Getting the best result
- Check the combined LitePad load suits the vehicle socket.
- Plug the adaptor into the vehicle’s 12 V socket.
- Connect the LitePad, or two LitePads via a Y Splitter.
- Test before rolling and watch battery drain with the engine off.
Key details
| Input | Vehicle cigarette lighter / 12 V socket |
|---|---|
| Works with | Rosco LitePads (12 V DC) |
| Multiple LitePads | Two, with a LitePad Y Splitter |
| Rosco code | 290636000000 |
Common questions
Can I power a LitePad from my car?
Yes. LitePads run on 12 V DC, and this adaptor plugs into a vehicle cigarette lighter or 12 V socket.
Can I run two LitePads from one socket?
Yes — add a LitePad Y Splitter. Keep the combined draw within the socket’s fuse rating.
Will it drain the vehicle battery?
LitePads draw little power, but any load drains a battery with the engine off. Monitor it on long setups.
Vehicle sockets and wiring vary — check the fuse rating and battery condition before long use. Check the combined current draw of every LitePad on a circuit against the rating of the power source and every cable in the chain, and test the setup before the shoot or show. Specifications are from Rosco data and are a guide only.
Planning a LitePad setup?
Tell us which LitePads you’re running and how you want to power them, and we’ll help you choose the right supply, cables and mounts.
