# 3d Printed Neopixel Tactile Switch Buttons ## Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUAdSNdsp3s&feature=youtu.be Control your wearable project in style with low-profile, clothing-friendly illuminated push buttons.   These buttons make it easy to control LED brightness, change pattern modes, play sounds, or whatever you can dream up.  They're appealing and clicky, adding a fun element of interactivity to any wearable project, and they're small and low-profile enough for even a tight top or pants button.   Check out this [fully finished hoodie project](../../../rainbow-chakra-led-hoodie/introduction) using these buttons! # Materials - [Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 2](https://www.adafruit.com/products/1260) (one per button) - [6mm Momentary switch](https://www.adafruit.com/products/367) (one per button) - [30awg wire in various colors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) - Microcontroller of your choice -- I'm using a [Gemma](https://www.adafruit.com/products/1222) for testing and a [Metro Mini](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2590) for my finished project - 3d printer (optional) - Button cover (or 3d print your own) # Tools - Soldering iron & accessories - E6000 or other mighty strong glue - Needle & thread - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-neopixel-tactile-switch-buttons/3d-printing.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit GEMMA v2 - Miniature wearable electronic platform [Adafruit GEMMA v2 - Miniature wearable electronic platform](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1222) **Deprecation Warning: The Gemma bit-bang USB technique it uses doesn't work as well as it did in 2014, many modern computers won't work well. So while we still carry the Gemma so that people can maintain some older projects, we no longer recommend it.** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1222) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1222/guides) ### Arduino GEMMA Board - Adafruit Edition [Arduino GEMMA Board - Adafruit Edition](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2469) No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2469) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2469/guides) ### Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Pack of 4 [Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Pack of 4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1260) What's a wearable project without LEDs? Our favorite part of the Flora platform is these tiny smart pixels. Designed specifically for wearables, these updated Flora NeoPixels have ultra-cool technology: these ultra-bright LEDs have a constant-current driver cooked right into the LED... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1260) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1260/guides) ### Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 pack [Tactile Button switch (6mm) x 20 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/367) Little clicky switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but [can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-arduino-lesson-6-digital-inputs?view=all). The pins are normally... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/367) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/367/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 30AWG in Various Colors](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2051) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2051/guides) ### Adafruit Metro Mini 328 V2 - Arduino-Compatible - 5V 16MHz [Adafruit Metro Mini 328 V2 - Arduino-Compatible - 5V 16MHz](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2590) One of our star development boards is the  **Adafruit METRO Mini 328** , an excellent lil fellow that lets you make your Arduino-based project tiny.  Recently we had to redesign this board to move from the obsolete CP2104 to the available CP2102N, and one thing... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2590) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2590/guides) ### Large Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 10) [Large Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 10)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/321) Connect this to that without soldering using these handy alligator clip test leads. 20" cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You get 10 pieces in 5 colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we don't... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/321) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/321/guides) ## Related Guides - [Gemma 3D Printed Tree Topper](https://learn.adafruit.com/gemma-3d-printed-tree-topper.md) - [Cyber Tank Girl Cosplay](https://learn.adafruit.com/cyber-tank-girl-cosplay.md) - [NeoPixel LED Cortana Costume](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-led-cortana-costume.md) - [FLORA Pixel Brooch](https://learn.adafruit.com/flora-pixel-brooch.md) - [Bandolier of Light](https://learn.adafruit.com/bandolier-of-light.md) - [NeoPixel Punk Collar](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-punk-collar.md) - [NeoPixel Ring Bangle Bracelet](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-ring-bangle-bracelet.md) - [3D Printed LED Fire Horns](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-led-fire-horns.md) - [Flora-Powered TARDIS Costume (for Dogs!)](https://learn.adafruit.com/wearable-flora-powered-tardis-costume-dogs.md) - [Ladyada's Learn Arduino - Lesson #2](https://learn.adafruit.com/ladyadas-learn-arduino-lesson-number-2.md) - [3D Printed LED-Animation BMO](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-led-animation-bmo.md) - [NeoPixie Dust Bag](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-pixie-dust-bag.md) - [Animated NeoPixel Glow Fur Scarf](https://learn.adafruit.com/animated-neopixel-gemma-glow-fur-scarf.md) - [Cyberpunk Spikes](https://learn.adafruit.com/cyberpunk-spikes.md) - [Twinkly Earwarmer Headband](https://learn.adafruit.com/twinkly-ear-warmer.md)