6x6mm 2-pin tactile push button, 5mm height, angled view showing the round button and two through-hole pins

Tactile Push Button Switch 6x6mm - 2-Pin Through-Hole Momentary (PCB)

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6x6mm 2-pin tactile push button, 5mm height, angled view showing the round button and two through-hole pins
  • 6x6mm 2-pin tactile push button, 5mm height, angled view showing the round button and two through-hole pins
  • 5mm and 10mm tactile push buttons side by side, same 6x6mm body and two straight pins
  • Top view of a 6x6mm tactile push button showing the round button, metal cover plate and four corner stakes
  • Underside of the 2-pin tactile switch with one through-hole pin on each side
  • Tactile switch dimensions: 6.2mm body width, 5.0mm pin centres, 5mm and 10mm heights
Tactile Push Button Switch 6x6mm - 2-Pin Through-Hole Momentary (PCB)
SKU: SW-TACT-6X6X5

Tactile Push Button Switch 6x6mm - 2-Pin Through-Hole Momentary (PCB)

$0.18 NZD
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Minimum order quantity: 10

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A 6x6mm tactile push button with two through-hole pins, the small momentary switch used for reset, mode and menu buttons. Choose the 5mm height for a button that sits low on the board, or 10mm for one that reaches up through a case lid or panel. Sold per switch with a minimum of 10, and the price per switch drops as you buy more.

Specifications

TypeMomentary, normally open (SPST)
Pins2 through-hole, no polarity
Body size6.2 x 6.2 mm
Height5 mm or 10 mm, base to button top (choose above)
Pin spacing5.0 mm centres, one pin on each side
Pin sizeFlat, 0.3 mm thick
Button3.5 mm round, black
Suggested useLow-voltage logic signals, up to 12V DC and 50mA
Sold asSingle switches, minimum 10

Quick Start

Quick Start for the 10 mm height PDF

What's in the box

10+
Tactile push button switches, your chosen height

Sold per switch, minimum 10. Packed loose in a small clear bag.

Great for

A reset or mode button on an Arduino or ESP32 project
Up, down and select buttons for a small OLED menu
10mm buttons that poke through a 3D-printed case lid
Replacing a worn 2-pin tact switch on a circuit board

Wiring & getting started

  1. Check it first

    Set a multimeter to continuity. Across the two pins it should read open when released and beep when pressed.

  2. Wire it

    Connect one pin to a digital input and the other to GND. Either pin can go either way.

  3. Turn on the pull-up

    Use pinMode(pin, INPUT_PULLUP) in Arduino. The input reads HIGH when released and LOW when pressed.

  4. Debounce it

    Contacts bounce briefly on every press. A 20 to 50 ms software debounce makes one press count once.

Note: the pins sit 5.0 mm apart, slightly off the 2.54 mm breadboard and stripboard grid, so these suit a PCB with a 2-pin 5 mm footprint. With only two pins they will not fill a standard 4-pin 6x6 footprint. For a 4-pin footprint, use our 6x6mm 4-pin tactile switch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions buyers ask most.

What's the difference between the 5mm and 10mm?
Only the height, measured from the base to the top of the button. The 5mm sits low on the board. The 10mm has a taller button that can reach up through a panel or case lid. The body and pins are the same.
Is it momentary or latching?
Momentary. The two pins connect only while you hold the button down and disconnect as soon as you let go.
Which way round do the pins go?
Either way. It is a plain switch with no polarity. Wire one pin to your input and the other to GND.
Will it plug into a breadboard?
It is made for a PCB. The pins are 5.0 mm apart, slightly off the 2.54 mm breadboard grid, so we don't sell it as a breadboard part. Solder it to a board with a 2-pin footprint at 5 mm centres.
Can I switch a motor, lamp or mains with it?
No. It is a low-voltage signal switch. We suggest staying within 12V DC and 50mA. Use the button to signal a transistor, MOSFET or relay module that switches the load.
Will it fit a 4-pin 6x6 footprint?
Not fully. These have two pins, 5.0 mm apart. For a standard 4-pin footprint, use our 6x6mm 4-pin tactile switch.
Why is there a minimum order?
They are very low-cost parts, so we sell them from 10 to keep packing worthwhile. The more you buy, the cheaper each one gets.

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