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# Kailh Switch Sockets for MX-compatible Mechanical Keys - 20 Pack

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/kailh-switch-sockets-for-mx-compatible-mechanical-keys-20-pack

## Pricing

- **Price:** $10.27
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 54 units
- **SKU:** AF-4958

## Description

Kailh hot-swap sockets that allow MX-compatible mechanical switches to snap in and out without soldering. Compatible with Cherry MX, Kailh, Gateron, and other MX-style switches. Simply solder the sockets onto your PCB, then swap switches any time you like. Key Features Hot-Swap Design – Snap switches in and out without soldering MX-Compatible – Works with Cherry MX, Kailh, Gateron, and other MX-style switches Pack of 20 – Enough for custom keypad and keyboard projects PCB-Mount – Solder sockets to your board, then swap switches freely Ideal For Custom mechanical keyboard builds Mechanical keypad prototyping Switch testing and comparison Package Contents 20× Kailh MX-Compatible Switch Sockets Tip: Snapped-in switches benefit from additional mechanical support. A small amount of hot glue or epoxy around the switch base will prevent it from coming loose during use.

**Product Type:** physical

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For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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