{"product_id":"tactile-push-button-micro-switch-6x6x8mm","title":"Tactile Push Button Micro Switch (6x6x8mm)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTactile Push Button Micro Switch (6x6x8mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most widely used and fundamental components in DIY electronics and prototyping. This momentary switch features a standard 6x6mm square base with an 8mm height (measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the button actuator), providing a satisfying, tactile \"click\" feedback when pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Tomson Electronics, this 4-pin switch is designed with an industry-standard 2.54mm pitch, making it perfectly compatible with solderless breadboards and standard through-hole PCBs. It acts as a normally open (NO) single-pole, single-throw (SPST) switch, meaning the circuit is entirely open until the button is actively pressed down. It is the perfect choice for building custom user interfaces, resetting microcontrollers, or acting as simple limit switches in small robotic projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople also search for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6x6x8 switch, tactile button 8mm, momentary push button, breadboard switch, arduino reset button, 4 pin micro switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tactile Push Button (Momentary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm (Length) x 6mm (Width) x 8mm (Height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPST-NO (Single Pole, Single Throw - Normally Open)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Pins (Through-hole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent\/Voltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mA \/ 12V DC (Typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤ 50mΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100,000 cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrocontroller Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creating digital input signals for user menus and controls on Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Reset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiring a dedicated physical reset button to microcontroller boards or custom PCB shields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Keypads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembling custom macro-pads, combination locks, or matrix keypads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functioning as a basic bump sensor or limit switch for miniature motorized mechatronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does it have 4 pins if it's just a simple ON\/OFF switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The four pins are for mechanical stability when mounted to a PCB, preventing the button from easily snapping off when pressed. Internally, the pins are connected in pairs (usually the two pins on the left are connected together, and the two on the right are connected together). Pressing the button bridges the gap between the left side and the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a resistor to use this with my microcontroller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. If you connect this switch directly to a digital input pin without a resistor, the pin will \"float\" and read random noise when the button is not pressed. You must use a physical pull-up or pull-down resistor (like a 10kΩ), or simply enable the internal pull-up resistor in your code (e.g., using \u003ccode\u003epinMode(pin, INPUT_PULLUP);\u003c\/code\u003e in the Arduino IDE).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this button stay pressed down (latched) after I push it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: No, this is a \u003cem\u003emomentary\u003c\/em\u003e switch. 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