# Multi-Directional Switch 5 Position - D-Pad (SMD)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-26850 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/multi-directional-switch-5-position-d-pad-smd-sparkfun.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/multi-directional-switch-5-position-d-pad-smd-sparkfun.html.md))

This is a small, 5-way directional pad. When connected to a microcontroller, push the 5-way tactile switch toward a direction (up, down, left, right, or...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $1.75 (inc GST) — $1.59 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $1.55 (exc GST) · 25+ $1.51 (exc GST) · 100+ $1.45 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 18 and Aug 24.

## Description

This is a small, 5-way directional pad. When connected to a microcontroller, push the 5-way tactile switch toward a direction (up, down, left, right, or center) to provide additional input for your application.

This is the same D-Pad used on the [SparkFun Qwiic Directional Pad](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-qwiic-directional-pad-i2c-controller.html).

## Features & Specs

- Rating: 12VDC, 100mA
- Contact Resistance: 80mO Max
- Insulation Resistance: 100MO Min
- Mechanical Life: 50,000 cycles Min
- Mounting Style: SMD
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5 x 1.7mm
 
## Documentation

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/Korean-Hroparts-Elec-K1-1210UN_25183a48d83.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/C/O/COM-26850-1.jpg)