{"title":"NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel - For MX Compatible Switches","handle":"neokey-5x6-ortho-snap-apart-mechanical-key-switches-w-neopixel-for-mx-compatible-switches","url":"/products/neokey-5x6-ortho-snap-apart-mechanical-key-switches-w-neopixel-for-mx-compatible-switches","description":"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, 1×6, 4×3, or the full 5×6 — and the routed traces carry power, NeoPixel data, and key matrix lines automatically.\n\nEach key socket accepts any MX-compatible switch (Kailh, Gateron, Cherry MX, etc.) via a hot-swap Kailh socket — no soldering required. Diode-protected row/column lines eliminate key ghosting, and the daisy-chained NeoPixel snake lets you drive all LEDs from a single data pin.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n30 Snap-Apart Key Sockets – Score-break tabs with pass-through traces for flexible grid sizes\n\nKailh Hot-Swap Sockets – Plug in any MX-compatible switch without soldering\n\nPer-Key NeoPixel – Reverse-mount RGB LED shines up through the switch housing\n\nDiode-Protected Matrix – No key ghosting; connect one GPIO per row and column\n\nNeoPixel Daisy-Chain – Single data line with 2.2 kΩ pass-through resistors between rows\n\n0.75″ (19 mm) Key Spacing – Compact ortholinear layout\n\nMounting Holes – 0.125″ (3.2 mm) holes at each key corner for backplane mounting\n\n3–5 V Operation – Connect power to any + / − pad on the grid\n\n\n\nNote: Mechanical switches and keycaps are not included. Once the grid is snapped apart, the traces are severed — plan your layout before breaking. A small amount of hot glue or epoxy is recommended to secure switches in the sockets.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nCustom macro pads and shortcut keyboards\nOrtholinear keyboard builds\nInteractive control panels with per-key RGB lighting\nMIDI controllers and game pads\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× NeoKey 5×6 Ortho snap-apart PCB sheet (with protective top and bottom rails)\n","vendor":"Adafruit","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":3297,"title":"Default Title","sku":"AF-5157","price":63.36,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}