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16mm Illuminated Pushbutton - Red Latching On/Off Switch
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 switch...
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 independently from the switch contacts, giving you full control over when the light is on. You can have it light up when the switch is active, when it's off, or keep it always lit — whatever suits your project. The LED has a forward voltage of approximately 2.2V; connect a 220–1000Ω resistor in series when using a 3V or higher supply.
Key Features
- Latching On/Off Action – Push to toggle between connected and disconnected states
- Built-In Red LED – Independently controlled from the switch for flexible indicator options
- 4 Contacts – Two for the switch, two for the LED (marked + and −)
- 16mm Panel Mount – Medium-sized button, easy to press without being bulky
- Black Plastic Body – Clean look with red illuminated face
Ideal For
- Project enclosures and control panels
- Power on/off switches with LED indicators
- Emergency stop or alert buttons
- Arduino and microcontroller input projects
Package Contents
- 1× 16mm Red Illuminated Latching Pushbutton
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
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