Buttons & Switches
Browse our range of buttons and switches for your electronics projects. From momentary pushbuttons and tact switches to toggle switches, microswitches, and illuminated options, we stock the components you need for control panels, Arduino builds, and interactive designs.
Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or professional, these switches suit everything from STEM kits to industrial prototypes. Available in various sizes, colours, and configurations with fast shipping across Australia.
Snap-Action Switch with 50mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 5A
SKU: PL-1403 | Brand: Pololu
This single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) momentary switch can be used as a general-purpose micro switch, but the long lever arm makes it especially useful as a tactile bump sensor for your robot (e.g whiskers or antennae...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Magnetic contact switch (door sensor)
SKU: AF-375 | Brand: Adafruit
A magnetic reed switch encased in an ABS plastic shell, commonly used to detect when a door, window, or drawer is opened. The switch half contains a normally-open reed contact, and the other half is a magnet. When the...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Micro Switch w/Wire - Three Terminals
SKU: AF-820 | Brand: Adafruit
Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor. They are always 'tactile' (clicky feeling), and 'moment...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Slow Vibration Sensor Switch (Hard to trigger)
SKU: AF-1767 | Brand: Adafruit
A low-sensitivity, non-directional vibration switch that acts as a simple motion detector. Inside, a stiff spring is coiled around a central metal pin — when the switch is shaken or moved with enough force, the spring...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Octopus Crash Sensor Brick
SKU: EF-EF04013 | Brand: ElecFreaks
The Octopus Crash Sensor Brick is a simple collision detection module based on a momentary crash switch. When physical contact is made, the switch triggers a digital signal — making it ideal for bump detection in robo...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Microswitch-5A/250V (especially for Ultimaker 3D printer)
SKU: DF-FIT0213 | Brand: DFRobot
This is a very sensitive and stable lever switch which is commomly used in industrial automation projects. But in your DIY projetcs or robots, this is also great for detecting objects. It can be used as a bumper sens...
Delivered by Tue 23 Jun
Magnetic Door Switch Set
SKU: SF-COM-13247 | Brand: SparkFun
This is the Magnetic Door Switch Set, a small reed switch assembly specifically designed to alert you when doors, drawers, or any other aperture opens. These types of switches are primarily used in home security syste...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Micro Switch w/Lever - 2 Terminal
SKU: AF-818 | Brand: Adafruit
Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor. They are always 'tactile' (clicky feeling), and 'moment...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Micro Switch w/Roller Lever - Three Terminal
SKU: AF-819 | Brand: Adafruit
Micro-switches are often found in arcade buttons and joysticks but they're also really handy in any kind of mechatronics project or when you need a basic sensor. They are always 'tactile' (clicky feeling), and 'moment...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Mini Microswitch - SPDT (Standard, 2-Pack)
SKU: SF-COM-13639 | Brand: SparkFun
A pack of two SPDT mini microswitches with a small push-button actuator. These 3-terminal switches have a tactile click and are commonly used as limit switches in 3D printers, sliders, and robot projects. Specificati...
Delivered by Fri 12 Jun
Foot switch
SKU: AF-423 | Brand: Adafruit
Your friends probably tell you that you are "good with your hands," but now you can also be good with your feet! This foot switch is made of rubbery plastic, is plenty strong to put up with any amount of stomping, and...
Delivered by Thu 2 Jul
Snap-Action Switch with 16.7mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 5A
SKU: PL-1402 | Brand: Pololu
This 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 m...
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Mini Snap-Action Switch with 13.5mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 1A
SKU: PL-1528 | Brand: Pololu
A compact SPDT snap-action switch (microswitch) with a 13.5mm lever arm. The satisfying tactile "click" provides clear feedback when activated, making it perfect for limit switches, bump sensors, and user interfaces. ...
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8 Way Arcade Game Flight Joystick Arcade
SKU: EC-SEM28085J | Brand: Elecrow
This 8-way arcade joystick uses 4 micro switches to detect directional input, giving you full 8-directional control for DIY arcade machines and retro gaming builds. The ABS plastic and solid alloy construction is dura...
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Mini Snap-Action Switch with 13.5mm Lever: 3-Pin, SPDT, 2A
SKU: PL-1401 | Brand: Pololu
This miniature single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) momentary switch can be used as a general-purpose micro switch or as a small tactile bump sensor for your robot. The switch body dimension is 12.8 x 6.0 ...
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Microswitch - 3-terminal
SKU: SF-COM-09506 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a 3-terminal microswitch, with a small push-button. This switch has a great ‘clicky’ sound to it, and a nice tactile feel. Features: Max 4A 125/240VAC 2 mounting holes Long mechanical operating life Contact...
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