Adafruit
Step Switch with LED - Three Pack of Blue Plastic with Red LED
These hinged momentary step switches feature a satisfying clicky feel and a built-in red LED, reminiscent of the 16-step sequencer keys found on classic TR-8...
These hinged momentary step switches feature a satisfying clicky feel and a built-in red LED, reminiscent of the 16-step sequencer keys found on classic TR-808 synthesisers. The LED provides visual feedback when the switch is pressed, making them ideal for custom sequencers, control panels, and interactive projects.
Each switch is a momentary SPDT type with four legs for mechanical stability. Two of the four pins act as the common, connecting to one or the other of the remaining pins when pressed. Use a multimeter in continuity mode to verify pin assignments for your design.
Key Features
- Momentary SPDT Switch – Single pole, double throw with tactile click
- Built-In Red LED – 3 mm, 20 mA max, 2.1V forward voltage (no built-in resistor)
- Hinged Step Design – Classic sequencer-style button action
- 4-Pin Mounting – Mechanically stable; designed for hand-wiring or custom PCB layout
- PWM Dimmable – Drive the LED from a microcontroller pin for variable brightness
Ideal For
- Custom step sequencers and MIDI controllers
- Control panels and A/V equipment
- Interactive projects with visual feedback
Package Contents
- 3× Step Switch with Red LED (Blue Plastic)
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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.
- MIDI
- MIDI is a standard way for electronic instruments, controllers, and software to send musical control messages such as notes, velocity, and timing. If a board supports MIDI, it can be triggered from keyboards, drum pads, sequencers, or other music gear rather than only from buttons or code.
- PCB
- 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.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
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