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.
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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ANO Directional Navigation and Scroll Wheel Rotary Encoder
SKU: AF-5001 | Brand: Adafruit
The ANO Directional Navigation and Scroll Wheel Rotary Encoder combines a 5-way directional button pad with a rotary scroll wheel in a single, intuitive interface element. Inspired by classic click-wheel navigation, i...
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Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Tactile Brown - 10 pack - Cherry MX Brown Compatible
SKU: AF-4954 | Brand: Adafruit
For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these Kailh Brown Linear mechanical key switches are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a tactile keyst...
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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Blue Momentary
SKU: AF-1477 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in blue 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 i...
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3.5mm SPST Micro Tactile Switch
SKU: TB-SP0602 | Brand: Little Bird
A compact SPST normally-open micro tactile pushbutton switch with a 3.5 mm actuator height. Single-action momentary operation — press to close, release to open. PCB-mount with a 6 × 6 mm footprint, ideal for through-h...
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Mini Panel Mount DPDT Toggle Switch
SKU: AF-3220 | Brand: Adafruit
This or that, one or the other, perhaps or perhaps not! So hard to make decisions these days without feeling like you're just going back and forth constantly. Deciding whether or not to use this mini toggle switch?...
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Tactile Switches - 12mm - pack of 5
SKU: PI-COM0403 | Brand: Pimoroni
Need the Datasheet? 12mm is Here. 6mm is Here. And the 3mm is Here.
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E-Textiles Battery Holder with Switch
SKU: LB-LR0347A | Brand: Little Bird
This E-Textiles Coin Cell Battery Holder has a small slide switch installed on the board, in-line with the power so you can shut off your project and save batteries. This slide switch is the same as is found on ...
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Maker Essentials - Switches Potentiometers
SKU: PR-PIM248 | Brand: Little Bird
Essential for control of your project, this range of variable resistors and switches are ideal for taking control. Maker Essentials are components and useful bits for everyday electronics and tech projects. Kit ...
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Colourful Arcade Buttons - Pink
SKU: PI-COM0422 | 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 m...
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Colourful Arcade Buttons - White
SKU: PI-COM0421 | Brand: Pimoroni
A classic arcade-style pushbutton in white, perfect for adding a satisfying, tactile control to your projects. With a short 2mm travel distance, these buttons deliver the responsive feel of a real arcade cabinet. The...
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Keyfob Single Button RF Remote Control - 315MHz
SKU: AF-1392 | Brand: Adafruit
This single button keyfob remote goes with our three basic 315MHz RF receiver modules. It will work with all of them, sending out one command that matches with the second output on the receiver. Its small and light...
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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Yellow Momentary
SKU: AF-1441 | Brand: Adafruit
A 16mm illuminated pushbutton with a built-in yellow 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...
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Mini MOSFET Slide Switch with Reverse Voltage Protection, SV
SKU: PL-2811 | Brand: Pololu
The Mini MOSFET Slide Switch is a compact, breadboard-compatible power switch module that uses a pair of P-channel MOSFETs to deliver continuous currents up to 4.3 A at 4.5–32 V. It features built-in reverse-voltage p...
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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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Mini Pushbutton Power Switch with Reverse Voltage Protection, LV
SKU: PL-2808 | Brand: Pololu
A compact latching power switch with built-in reverse voltage protection. One push turns power on, another push turns it off – providing clean, reliable power control without bulky mechanical switches. This low-volta...
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Tactile Button Assortment 5 pack
SKU: LB-TACTILE | Brand: Little Bird
These tactile buttons are great for all sorts of projects. This assortment comes with 5 different colours. The coloured caps are removable and the buttons fit into breadboards. See the drawing below for exact di...
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Cherry MX Switch - Green
SKU: LB-00007 | Brand: Little Bird
The Cherry MX Green is a tactile, clicky mechanical keyboard switch with a heavier actuation force of 80 cN. You'll feel a pronounced tactile bump and hear an audible click at the activation point, similar to the feel...
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Rugged Metal Pushbutton - 16mm 6V RGB Momentary
SKU: AF-3350 | Brand: Adafruit
By popular demand, we now have these buttons with a full color RGB LED ring light! These chrome-plated metal buttons are rugged, but certainly not lacking in flair. Simply drill a 16mm hole into any material up t...
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OnOff SHIM
SKU: PR-PIM277 | Brand: Little Bird
Add a tiny yet convenient power switch to your Pi with OnOff SHIM! Our SHIMs (Shove Hardware in the Middle) are a new range of boards designed to be small, affordable, and handy. They're just 0.8mm thick (the bare boa...
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