Physical Buttons & Switches
Browse our range of physical buttons and switches for your electronics projects. From tactile micro switches and momentary push buttons to illuminated latching switches, we stock the mechanical input components you need for prototyping, Arduino builds, and control panels.
Ideal for makers, students, and engineers across Australia. Whether you're adding user input to a STEM project or wiring up a custom enclosure, you'll find reliable switches in various sizes and colours with fast Australian shipping.
Fast Vibration Sensor Switch (Easy to trigger)
SKU: AF-1766 | Brand: Adafruit
The "poor man's" accelerometer/motion sensor! These spring-vibration switches are high sensitivity non-directional vibration induced trigger switches. Inside is a very soft spring coiled around a long metal pin....
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
LilyPad Slide Switch
SKU: SF-DEV-09350 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a simple slide switch for the LilyPad. Use it as a simple ON/OFF switch, or to control LEDs, buzzers, sensors, etc. The swtiches on each board are rated for 4 volts at 300mA, but will work at 5 volts with a re...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Momentary Pushbutton Switch - 12mm Square
SKU: SF-COM-09190 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a standard 12mm square momentary button. What we really like is the large button head and good tactile feel (it ‘clicks’ really well). This button is great for user input on a PCB or a good, big reset button o...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
LilyPad Button Board
SKU: SF-DEV-08776 | Brand: SparkFun
We designed this board to give the user a low profile button without any sharp edges. Button closes when you push it and opens when you release (momentary push button).LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology develo...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Cherry MX Switch
SKU: SF-COM-13834 | Brand: SparkFun
Cherry 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...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
SPDT Mini Power Switch
SKU: SF-COM-00102 | Brand: SparkFun
Simple 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.
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Latching On/Off Switch
SKU: AF-1442 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in red LED and latching on/off action. Press once to switch on, press again to switch off — ideal for power switches, mode selectors, and control panels. The LED is wired in...
Delivered by Wed 1 Jul
On-Off Power Button / Pushbutton Toggle Switch
SKU: AF-1683 | Brand: Adafruit
This latching pushbutton toggle switch provides a simple push on / push off action — press once to turn on, press again to turn off. It delivers a satisfying tactile click and can reliably handle up to 500 mA at up to...
Delivered by Wed 1 Jul
Reed Switch
SKU: SF-COM-08642 | Brand: SparkFun
This is a small device called a reed switch. When the device is exposed to a magnetic field, the two ferrous materials inside the switch pull together and the switch closes. When the magnetic field is removed, the ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Momentary Button - Panel Mount (Red)
SKU: SF-COM-11992 | Brand: SparkFun
A compact red momentary push button designed for panel mounting. This SPST normally-open switch is ideal for basic on/off, reset, and trigger functions in electronic projects and enclosures. Specifications Type: SP...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Colourful Arcade Buttons - Black
SKU: PI-COM0406 | Brand: Pimoroni
Classic arcade buttons in a variety of colours. Ever feel the need to relive the glory days of button mashing in your local arcade? Or possibly you just need to add a button to your project and want something a little...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Momentary
SKU: AF-1439 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in red LED and momentary action. The switch contacts connect only while the button is held down and return to their normally-open state when released — perfect for trigger in...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Big Dome Pushbutton - Green
SKU: SF-COM-11275 | Brand: SparkFun
It’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 micro...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Big Dome Pushbutton - Blue
SKU: SF-COM-11274 | Brand: SparkFun
It’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 micro...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Thru-hole 5-way Navigation switch
SKU: AF-504 | Brand: Adafruit
A compact 5-way navigation switch that provides up, down, left, right, and centre-press (select) inputs in a single through-hole component. All five switches share a common ground pin, requiring just six connections t...
Delivered by Wed 1 Jul
Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Blue
SKU: AF-3490 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent blue arcade button has built-in LEDs for a beautiful illuminated look. Two surface-mount LEDs with resistors are embedded in the button body, ready to light up from a microcontroller pin or direc...
Delivered by Wed 1 Jul
Arcade Button with LED - 30mm Translucent Green
SKU: AF-3487 | Brand: Adafruit
This 30mm translucent green arcade button has built-in LEDs for a beautiful illuminated look. Two surface-mount LEDs with resistors are embedded in the button body, ready to light up from a microcontroller pin or dire...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Black Relegendable Plastic Keycaps for MX Compatible Switches
SKU: AF-5662 | Brand: Adafruit
A 10-pack of two-part relegendable keycaps in black, compatible with Cherry MX and MX-compatible key switches. Each keycap has a black base and a clear snap-on cover — simply slip a sticker, label, or piece of paper u...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
Colourful Arcade Buttons - Blue
SKU: PI-COM0404 | Brand: Pimoroni
A colourful 30 mm arcade-style pushbutton in blue. With a satisfying 2 mm travel and tactile click, these buttons are ideal for arcade builds, control panels, and interactive projects. Key Features Arcade Style – C...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun
16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Green Latching On/Off Switch
SKU: AF-1443 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in green LED and latching on/off action. Press once to switch on, press again to switch off — ideal for power switches, mode selectors, and control panels. The LED is wired ...
Delivered by Thu 11 Jun