{"product_id":"neokey-socket-breakout-board-diy-mechanical-keyboard-switch","title":"NeoKey Socket Breakout Board – DIY Mechanical Keyboard Switch","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Perfect Custom Keyboard with the NeoKey Socket Breakout Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNeoKey Socket Breakout Board\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate DIY component for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. Featuring a \u003cstrong\u003eKailh hot-swap socket\u003c\/strong\u003e, this breakout board lets you plug in any MX-compatible switch without soldering — making it incredibly easy to swap, test, and customize switches to your heart's content. A small dot of hot glue or epoxy keeps your switch firmly in place once you've found your perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mainland China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKailh Hot-Swap Socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with all MX-style mechanical switches — no soldering required for switch installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in 1N4148 Signal Diode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Placed in series with each switch to eliminate ghosted key presses in key-grid matrix configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse-Mount RGB Pixel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each board includes a single reverse-mount LED pointing upward through the switch LED window, fully chainable with In\/Out pins for easy daisy-chaining across multiple boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible 0.1\" Grid Pin Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two rows of 5-pin contacts on both sides for maximum wiring flexibility and mechanical stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Link multiple boards together and control them as a single LED strand — perfect for full custom keyboard builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePin Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVDD (+)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power pin; accepts 3–5VDC input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGND (–)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ground power connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn (I) \u0026amp; Out (O)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Data input and output for chaining multiple boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Anode (A)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Positive side of the switch+diode. Connect to your microcontroller for pull-up, or to logic level power for pull-down configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Cathode (C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Negative side of the switch+diode. Connect to ground for pull-up, or to your microcontroller for pull-down configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e HUXUAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kailh MX-compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Grid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1\" (2.54mm) standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Concern Chemicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × NeoKey Socket Breakout Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e As shown in product images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Please allow 2–3% dimensional variance due to manual measurement. Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor's display settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Products You May Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1pc-manual-household-yarn-winding-machine-twisting-and-weaving-tools-diy-sewing-accessories-yarn-ball-winder-2\"\u003eManual DIY Yarn Winding Machine – Great for Craft Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10pcs-wooden-handle-nylon-bristle-paint-brush-for-oil-painting-dusting-and-cleaning-unrechargeable-hand-tool-set-without-batt-2\"\u003e10-Piece Wooden Handle Tool Set – Useful DIY Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1pc-precision-japanese-double-edged-hand-saw-sk5-steel-fine-toothed-for-carpentry-and-gardening-6-inch-blade-portable-mini-1\"\u003ePrecision Japanese Hand Saw – Compact DIY Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/personal-protective-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOSHA on personal protective equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Does the NeoKey Socket Breakout Board require soldering to install a switch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No! The board features a Kailh hot-swap socket, so you can plug any MX-compatible mechanical switch directly in without soldering. For extra security, a small amount of hot glue or epoxy can be used to hold the switch firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can I chain multiple NeoKey Socket Breakout Boards together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Each board has dedicated In (I) and Out (O) pins that allow you to daisy-chain multiple boards together and control all the LEDs as a single strand — ideal for building full custom keyboard layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the purpose of the built-in 1N4148 diode?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 1N4148 signal diode is placed in series with each switch to prevent \"ghosting\" — a common issue in key-matrix designs where unintended key presses are registered. This ensures accurate, reliable input detection across your entire keyboard grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What voltage does the NeoKey Breakout Board support?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The board's VDD power pin accepts 3 to 5VDC, making it compatible with a wide range of microcontrollers including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other popular platforms used in DIY keyboard builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- production-packaging-notice --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Packaging Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. 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