Whether you're building an arcade cabinet or a collision detection system, we've got all kinds of switches to help you get your next project underway.
Arcade Switches
That's right, bring back the arcade machines. Of course, arcade style buttons aren't just suited to arcade game machines, but any number of other projects.
Big Dome Push Button - RedSKU: COM-09181 Brand: SparkfunIt’s the end of the world, and you need a button to press. This is it. A 100mm diameter (outside diameter) dome illuminated push button comes with an LED, securing nut and a pre-installed long life horizontal microswitch. Button can also be adjusted to a low profile button by removing the middle ring.- Big Dome Push Button - BlueSKU: COM-11274 Brand: SparkfunIt’s the end of the world, and you need a button to press. This is it. A 100mm diameter (outside diameter) dome illuminated push button comes with an LED, securing nut and a pre-installed long life horizontal microswitch. Button can also be adjusted to a low profile button by removing the middle ring.
- Big Dome Push Button - GreenSKU: COM-11275 Brand: SparkfunIt’s the end of the world, and you need a button to press. This is it. A 100mm diameter (outside diameter) dome illuminated push button comes with an LED, securing nut and a pre-installed long life horizontal microswitch. Button can also be adjusted to a low profile button by removing the middle ring.
DIP Switches
DIP switches are perfect for adjusting settings, or changing configuration options in your project as they're low-profile, and can be easily hidden.
- DIP Switch - 8 PositionSKU: COM-08034 Brand: SparkfunDIP switch with 8 individual switch positions. The pins have .1" spacing - fits great into a breadboard but be careful as the connections can be quite loose.
Joysticks
Bring some analogue goodness to your project, whilst we live in a digital age, many systems which rely on precise user input, still use joysticks.
- Analog 2-axis Thumb Joystick with Select Button + Breakout BoardThis mini-kit makes it easy to mount a PSP/Xbox-like thumb joystick to your project. The thumbstick is an analog joystick - more accurate and sensitive than just...
- Thru-hole 5-way Navigation switchSKU: ADA504 Brand: AdafruitThis navigation switch is an intuitive way to add 5 button's worth of interfacing with a single component. Inside is 5 switches: left, right, up, down and 'select'...
Keypads
Remember phones with physical buttons? Yeah ok, maybe they're not that cool anymore, but plenty of systems still require a physical keypad.
- Membrane 3x4 Matrix Keypad + extras - 3x4SKU: ADA419 Brand: AdafruitPunch in your secret key into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 12 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 3x4 grid. It's made of a thin, flexible membrane...
- Membrane 1x4 Keypad + ExtrasSKU: ADA1332 Brand: AdafruitPunch in your secret key into this numeric membrane keypad. This keypad has 4 buttons, and since every key has its own wire line, no matrix code is required - just...
Microswitches
Teensy, tiny switches known as microswitches allow for highly sensitive detection such as object collision and are great for all kinds of robotics.
- Snap-Action Switch with 16.3mm Roller Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 5ASKU: POLOLU-1404 Brand: PololuThis single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) momentary switch can be used as a general-purpose micro switch or tactile bump sensor for your robot. The switch body dimension is 20.0 x 6.4 x 10.2 mm, and the 16.3mm lever arm is has a roller at the tip.
- Snap-Action Switch with 16.7mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 5ASKU: POLOLU-1402 Brand: PololuThis single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) momentary switch can be used as a general-purpose micro switch or tactile bump sensor for your robot. The switch body dimension is 20.0 x 6.4 x 10.2 mm, and the lever arm is 16.7 mm long.
Pushbutton Switches
When you say 'switch' most people think of a standard pushbutton and for good reason. They're incredibly versatile and are used in all kinds of projects.
- 16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Green MomentarySKU: ADA1440 Brand: AdafruitA button is a button, and an LED is a LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large enough to press easily...
- 16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Latching On/Off SwitchSKU: ADA1442 Brand: AdafruitA switch is a switch, and an LED is an LED, but this LED illuminated button is a lovely combination of both! It's a medium sized button, large enough to press easily...
- Waterproof Metal Pushbutton with Blue LED Ring - 16mm Blue MomentarySKU: ADA481 Brand: Adafruit
These chrome-plated metal buttons are waterproof and feature an illuminated LED ring.
- PiicoDev Button
An accessible, tactile interface adds control to your project.
Rocker Switches
Rocker switches are commonly used for power switches as they're intuitively designed for on/off usage. Or, even fancier, get an embedded indicator LED too!
- Rocker Switch - SPST (round)This little round on/off toggle switch is rated up to 10A at 125VAC and can be panel mounted in a 20mm diameter hole. It’ll also look pretty slick in your project.
- Rocker Switch: 3-Pin, SPDT, 10ASKU: POLOLU-1406 Brand: PololuThis single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) rocker switch makes a great on/off power switch. It is rated for 10 A at 125 VAC and 6 A at 250 VAC.
- Rocker Switch - On/Off/On (Round)SKU: COM-14978 Brand: SparkfunThis little round on/off/on toggle switch is rated up to 10A at 125VAC and can be panel mounted in a 20mm diameter hole.
Rotary Switches
What about when 1 switch position just isn't enough? What if you need a switch with 10 different settings on it? Never fear, rotary switches are here.
- Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch - SP8TSKU: ADA2925 Brand: AdafruitWhen you need a lot of options, you need a Mini 8-Way Rotary Selector Switch. This is basically a single-pole to 8-throw switch. As you rotate the knob around, the...
- Rotary Switch - 10 PositionSKU: COM-13253 Brand: SparkfunThis is a single pole, 10 position rotary switch able to select up to 10 different states in a durable package. Unlike our other rotary switch, this model is much more robust and capable of handling larger currents and voltages. You may find this rotary switch familiar, it’s the same one we trusted in our Decade Resistance Box!
Slide Switches
Perhaps slide switches remind you of your favourite hand-held gaming console or a small power switch? Either way, they're compact and super useful.
- SPDT Mini Power Switch (Breadboard-friendly)SKU: COM-00102 Brand: SparkfunSimple SPDT slide switch. Rated at 30V/200mA. The pins have .1" spacing - fits great into a breadboard! Use it as a power switch or general control switch.
- Breadboard-friendly SPDT Slide SwitchSKU: ADA805 Brand: AdafruitThese nice switches are perfect for use with breadboard and perfboard projects. They have 0.1" spacing and snap in nicely into a solderless breadboard. They're easy...
- Breadboard slide switchSKU: CE09486 Brand: Core ElectronicsIntroducing our Breadboard Compatible Slide Switch - a compact yet durable switch perfect for prototyping and DIY projects. Easily mountable on a breadboard for hassle-free testing and experimentation. Get yours now.
Tactile Switches
These are the switches you're looking for. These switches were made for breadboards, PCBs, and anything else that requires a precise, small signal input.
- Mini Push Button SwitchSKU: COM-00097 Brand: SparkfunWe use these little buttons on everything! These Miniature Single Pole Single Throw switches have a good click to them and are breadboard friendly. Perfect as a tactile reset switch. These buttons are rated up to 50mA.
- Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 packSKU: ADA367 Brand: AdafruitLittle clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this...
- Switch and Cap Assortment PackSKU: CE08583 Brand: Core Electronics
A pack of breadboard compatible set of push buttons with colourful caps.
- Mini On/Off Push-Button SwitchSKU: ADA3870 Brand: Adafruit
This button is a latching switch, push it on and it will hold on, push it again to release! It's basically a push-button toggle switch...
Toggle Switches
Whether it's a simple on/off button or a launch button for your satellite, toggle switches have a nice 'click' to them which makes them highly satisfying.
- Toggle SwitchThis is a heavy duty SPST toggle switch - your basic on/off toggle. Rated for 2A at 250V or 4A at 125V. Includes a face plate and two threaded nuts for mounting. Works great with our missile switch cover.
- Toggle Switch and Cover - Illuminated (Red)SKU: COM-11310 Brand: SparkfunThis simple on-off switch is rated for 20A at 12V but who cares about all that, it looks way awesome. These toggle switches come with those missile switch covers that make your project look like something out of a spy movie. They’re also a great safety feature to ensure that you don’t accidentally fire the missiles (or whatever it is your switch does). As if you needed any more convincing, they’re also illuminated with a small LED in the end of the switch. These can be panel mounted into a 12mm hole.
Other
And for all those switches which are they're own little niche, we've got them here, be it a sewing footswitch, or elastomer button grids.
- Cherry MX Mechanical 4-Key Tester: Blue Black Red Brown SwitchesSKU: ADA4974 Brand: AdafruitFor crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Cherry MX mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! This tester gives you one of each, mounted onto a nice plastic cut-out, so you can quickly try all 4. Clicky? Tactile? Linear? What do those terms really mean...you'll know instantly when you poke each key.
- Magnetic SwitchSKU: SEN0387 Brand: DFRobotThe magnetic switch mainly comprises two parts---the inducting end and trigger. The former has a reed switch enclosed inside and there is a cable connected to it...
- Cherry MX SwitchSKU: COM-13834 Brand: SparkfunCherry MX Keyswitches are top-of-the-line mechanical keyboard switches. They’re satisfyingly “clicky”, reliable up to tens-of-millions of key presses, and a standard in gaming and programming keyboards across the globe. This ‘blue’ version Cherry MX Switch is favored by most due to its secondary internal actuator making it less likely to “double-tap.” If you are looking for a noticeably audible and high-quality key switch, this is the perfect option for you!
- Lamp Switch - SPST (inline)SKU: COM-11477 Brand: SparkfunThis inline switch is great when you just want a simple on/off toggle switch that’s already enclosed. Inside is a simple rocker switch with solder terminals with crimp strain relief. Attach some wires, solder them in place, and press-fit the enclosure together and you have a clean-looking switch.
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