The Adafruit NeoKey 5×6 Ortho is a snap-apart PCB grid of 30 mechanical key switch sockets, each with a reverse-mount NeoPixel LED. Break the grid along its scored tabs to create any rectangular layout you need — 2×3, 1×6, 4×3, or the full 5×6 — and the routed traces carry power, NeoPixel data, and key matrix lines automatically.

Each key socket accepts any MX-compatible switch (Kailh, Gateron, Cherry MX, etc.) via a hot-swap Kailh socket — no soldering required. Diode-protected row/column lines eliminate key ghosting, and the daisy-chained NeoPixel snake lets you drive all LEDs from a single data pin.

Key Features

• 30 Snap-Apart Key Sockets – Score-break tabs with pass-through traces for flexible grid sizes
• Kailh Hot-Swap Sockets – Plug in any MX-compatible switch without soldering
• Per-Key NeoPixel – Reverse-mount RGB LED shines up through the switch housing
• Diode-Protected Matrix – No key ghosting; connect one GPIO per row and column
• NeoPixel Daisy-Chain – Single data line with 2.2 kΩ pass-through resistors between rows
• 0.75″ (19 mm) Key Spacing – Compact ortholinear layout
• Mounting Holes – 0.125″ (3.2 mm) holes at each key corner for backplane mounting
• 3–5 V Operation – Connect power to any + / − pad on the grid

Ideal For

• Custom macro pads and shortcut keyboards
• Ortholinear keyboard builds
• Interactive control panels with per-key RGB lighting
• MIDI controllers and game pads

Package Contents

• 1× NeoKey 5×6 Ortho snap-apart PCB sheet (with protective top and bottom rails)