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5-way Tactile Switch
This 5-way tactile switch provides joystick-like directional input in a tiny surface-mount package. It supports four directional movements (up, down, left, r...
This 5-way tactile switch provides joystick-like directional input in a tiny surface-mount package. It supports four directional movements (up, down, left, right) plus a centre press, making it ideal for menu navigation, cursor control, and compact user interfaces where a full-size joystick won't fit.
The switch is surface-mount but has large enough pads for hand soldering. Its low profile and small footprint make it well-suited for handheld devices, wearables, and space-constrained PCB designs.
Key Features
- 5-Way Input – Up, down, left, right, and centre press
- Compact SMD Package – Joystick-like control in a tiny footprint
- Hand-Solderable – Surface mount with accessible pad spacing
- Low Profile – Minimal height above the PCB
Ideal For
- Menu navigation and UI control on embedded devices
- Handheld gaming and portable electronics
- Wearable device input
- Any project needing directional input in a small form factor
Package Contents
- 1× 5-Way Tactile Switch (SMD)
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- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
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