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Tactile Switch Buttons (6mm slim) x 20 pack
Slim tactile momentary switches — the standard input buttons for electronic projects. These are half the width of classic 6mm tactile switches, so they line ...
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Slim tactile momentary switches — the standard input buttons for electronic projects. These are half the width of classic 6mm tactile switches, so they line up neatly on a breadboard when plugged into every other row.
Each switch has two pins that are normally open (disconnected). When pressed, the pins are momentarily closed, making them perfect for user input, resets, and mode selection. They work best soldered onto a PCB but can also be used on a solderless breadboard.
Key Features
- Slim 6mm Profile – Half the width of standard tactile switches for better breadboard spacing
- Normally Open – Momentary contact closes only while pressed
- Breadboard Compatible – Fits directly into solderless breadboards
- PCB Mountable – Through-hole pins for easy soldering
Ideal For
- Arduino and microcontroller projects
- Breadboard prototyping
- User input, reset, and mode-select buttons
- Electronics learning and experimentation
Package Contents
- 20× Slim tactile switch buttons (6mm)
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board (PCB) is a board, usually rigid, with etched copper tracks that connect electronic components together without loose wiring. Components are mounted on the board and signals route between them through the copper layout.
- solderless breadboard
- A reusable board with rows of internally connected holes for building circuits by pushing in components and jumper wires, with no soldering required. It lets you prototype and rewire a circuit quickly and reversibly before committing to a permanent, soldered build.
- through-hole
- A mounting style where the component leads pass through holes in a circuit board and are soldered on the other side. Through-hole parts are often easier to handle and solder by hand, which is useful for classroom and hobby projects.
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