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# NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel - For MX Compatible Switches

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/neokey-5x6-ortho-snap-apart-mechanical-key-switches-w-neopixel-for-mx-compatible-switches

## Pricing

- **Price:** $63.36
- **Stock:** Out of stock
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 0 units
- **SKU:** AF-5157

## 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. Each 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. Key Features 30 Snap-Apart Key Sockets – Score-break tabs with pass-through traces for flexible grid sizes Kailh Hot-Swap Sockets – Plug in any MX-compatible switch without soldering Per-Key NeoPixel – Reverse-mount RGB LED shines up through the switch housing Diode-Protected Matrix – No key ghosting; connect one GPIO per row and column NeoPixel Daisy-Chain – Single data line with 2.2 kΩ pass-through resistors between rows 0.75″ (19 mm) Key Spacing – Compact ortholinear layout Mounting Holes – 0.125″ (3.2 mm) holes at each key corner for backplane mounting 3–5 V Operation – Connect power to any + / − pad on the grid Note: 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. Ideal For Custom macro pads and shortcut keyboards Ortholinear keyboard builds Interactive control panels with per-key RGB lighting MIDI controllers and game pads Package Contents 1× NeoKey 5×6 Ortho snap-apart PCB sheet (with protective top and bottom rails)

**Product Type:** physical

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