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Assorted tactile switches, caps and three rotary potentiometers in a parts kit

Pimoroni

Pimoroni PIM248 Maker Essentials Switches & Potentiometers Kit

SKU CH-DNJA-Q5J7J

Assorted tactile switches and rotary potentiometers for adding physical controls to electronics projects

  • Five 3 mm tactile switches for compact input
  • Five 6 mm tactile switches for standard control
  • Five 12 mm tactile switches with interchangeable caps
  • Three rotary potentiometers covering 1 k, 10 k and 100 k ranges
  • Ready-to-use assortment for breadboard prototyping and maker projects

Kit contents

This kit supplies three sizes of tactile switches plus three rotary potentiometers in a single pack. You receive five pieces each of 3 mm, 6 mm and 12 mm switches, plus caps for the 12 mm size. Potentiometer values are 1k, 10k and 100k for different resistance ranges.

Who it suits

Makers building custom control panels, synth interfaces or experimental input devices will find the assortment convenient. It is not suited for anyone needing surface-mount parts, slider potentiometers or values outside the 1k to 100k range.

Deciding spec

The inclusion of 12 mm switches with both circular and square caps lets you match the feel to your enclosure design. If your layout demands a different actuator height or a logarithmic taper, this kit will not cover that requirement.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,420 comparable items (median $44.99).

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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise do the 1k, 10k and 100k potentiometers add when my project runs all day?

The potentiometers and tactile switches are passive components that generate no heat and make no noise during continuous use.

What microcontroller board or breadboard must I already have to connect the 3 mm, 6 mm and 12 mm tactile switches?

You need a microcontroller such as a Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino with free GPIO pins, plus a breadboard or perfboard for wiring the switches and potentiometers.

Will the 12 mm switches with their circular and square caps fit the same panel cut-outs as the older 10 mm switches I already own?

The 12 mm switches require a larger mounting hole than 10 mm units, so existing panel cut-outs for smaller switches will not match.

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