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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Rocker Switch - SPST (round)
SKU: SF-COM-11138 | Brand: SparkFun
A compact round rocker switch for simple on/off power control. This SPST (single pole, single throw) switch is rated up to 10A at 125V AC and panel-mounts into a 20mm diameter hole. Key Features Type – SPST (on/off...
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2.1mm DC Power Jack with Rocker Switch
SKU: AF-3643 | Brand: Adafruit
A 2.1 mm DC barrel jack with a built-in rocker switch, giving you a simple on/off control for devices that lack a dedicated power switch. It shares the same PCB footprint as a standard non-switched barrel jack, so it ...
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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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Lamp Switch - SPST (inline)
SKU: SF-COM-11477 | Brand: SparkFun
This 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 ...
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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 - 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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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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Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Black - 12 pack
SKU: AF-5876 | Brand: Adafruit
Looking to create your own custom keyboard? Look no further than these Kailh Black Linear mechanical key switches! These switches offer a smooth and satisfying linear keystroke, perfect for those who prefer a consiste...
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NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel - For MX Compatible Switches
SKU: AF-5157 | Brand: Adafruit
The Adafruit NeoKey 5×6 Ortho is a snap-apart PCB grid of 30 mechanical key switch sockets, each with a reverse-mount NeoPixel LED. Break the grid along its scored tabs to create any rectangular layout you need — 2×3,...
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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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STEMMA Wired Tactile Push-Button Pack - 5 Color Pack
SKU: AF-4431 | Brand: Adafruit
Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These are just like our Colorful Round Tactile Button Switch Assortment, but already assembled onto a PCB - they even have a pull-up resistor...
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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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Keyfob 4-Button RF Remote Control - 315MHz
SKU: AF-1095 | Brand: Adafruit
This compact 4-button keyfob transmitter operates on 315 MHz and is designed to work with compatible 315 MHz RF receiver modules. Each button sends a distinct command corresponding to four output channels, making it s...
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