# Deluxe 4x4 NeoPixel Keypad ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/104/251/medium800thumb/gaming_fourByfour-anim.jpg?1630339845) Create a high-end, custom keypad using NeoKey Ortho Snap-apart PCBs, mechanical keyswitches, keycaps, a QT Py, and an aluminum case. You can create anything from a USB HID keypad, to MIDI controller, to music clip launcher using this design. Code it in Arduino on the QT Py M0, or you could opt instead for a QT Py RP2040 and use CircuitPython as well. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/104/078/medium800/gaming_fourByfour-2707b.jpg?1630017363) ## Parts ### NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel [NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157) For folks who want ready-to-go keeb action, we've got the lovely [Adafruit Macropad with a 3x4 grid of MX+NeoPixel key switches](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) - but for those who like to forge their own path, we now present the easiest way of creating custom ortholinear... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5157/guides) ![Top view video of a Black woman's hands pressing the key switches on to emit rainbow colors from the NeoPixels.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5157-03.jpg) ### Adafruit QT Py - SAMD21 Dev Board with STEMMA QT [Adafruit QT Py - SAMD21 Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4600) What a cutie pie! Or is it... a QT Py? This diminutive dev board comes with our favorite lil chip, the SAMD21 (as made famous in our GEMMA M0 and Trinket M0 boards). This time it comes with [our favorite connector - the STEMMA QT](http://adafruit.com/stemma), a chainable I2C... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4600) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4600/guides) ![Animation of Adafruit QT Py with onboard NeoPixel in a rainbow swirl.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/4600-07.jpg) ### DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 10 cm Ribbon Cable [DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 10 cm Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3560) If you're looking to make a custom cable with any two of our USB or HDMI adapters, then you'll need to have these flex cables handy! Making custom cables has never been easier. Just grab one of these cables, then swap and switch any of the plug or socket adapters on each end using... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3560) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3560/guides) ![Angled shot of a 10 centimeter long, black, skinny ribbon cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3560-00.jpg) ### DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Micro B Jack [DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Micro B Jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4107) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=diy%20usb%20ribbon), then swap and switch any of our USB adapters on each end using the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4107) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4107/guides) ![Angled shot of a DIY USB Straight Micro B adapter PCB](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4107-05.jpg) ### DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Type C Plug [DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Type C Plug](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4108) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=diy%20usb%20ribbon), then swap and switch any of our USB adapters on each end using the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4108) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4108/guides) ![Angled Shot of the DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Type C Plug (Ribbon End)](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4108-06.jpg) ### Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 12 Pack [Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 12 Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5122) For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these ** Kailh Red Linear mechanical key switches**  are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a  **smooth linear ** keystroke: - Type... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5122) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5122/guides) ![Top shot of 12 pack Red Kailh Mechanical Key Switches ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5122-02.jpg) ### Part: Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycap quantity: 16 for MX Compatible Switches [Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycap](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5112) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/deluxe-4x4-neopixel-neokey-keypad/assemble-the-keypad.md) ## Featured Products ### 4x4 Key Deluxe Aluminum Keypad Shell Enclosure [4x4 Key Deluxe Aluminum Keypad Shell Enclosure](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5071) For all the DIY keebfans in the house here is a very fancy and sturdy **4x4**   **Keypad Shell in Dark Gray** with silver accents, the perfect base to begin your custom... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5071) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5071/guides) ### NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel [NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart Mechanical Key Switches w/ NeoPixel](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157) For folks who want ready-to-go keeb action, we've got the lovely [Adafruit Macropad with a 3x4 grid of MX+NeoPixel key switches](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5100) - but for those who like to forge their own path, we now present the easiest way of creating custom ortholinear... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5157) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5157/guides) ### Adafruit QT Py - SAMD21 Dev Board with STEMMA QT [Adafruit QT Py - SAMD21 Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4600) What a cutie pie! Or is it... a QT Py? This diminutive dev board comes with our favorite lil chip, the SAMD21 (as made famous in our GEMMA M0 and Trinket M0 boards). This time it comes with [our favorite connector - the STEMMA QT](http://adafruit.com/stemma), a chainable I2C... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4600) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4600/guides) ### Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 12 Pack [Kailh Mechanical Key Switches - Linear Red - 12 Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5122) For crafting your very own custom keyboard, these ** Kailh Red Linear mechanical key switches**  are deeee-luxe! With smooth actuation and Cherry MX compatibility, they're lovely when you want a  **smooth linear ** keystroke: - Type... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5122) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5122/guides) ### Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycap for MX Compatible Switches [Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycap for MX Compatible Switches](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5112) These stark and elegant **Black Windowed Lamp R4 Keycaps** are made of opaque black plastic with a small cutout in the south-center edge that wraps around the top and bottom. The cut-out has a clear plastic window to allow an LED installed under the switch to glow through. They... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5112) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5112/guides) ### DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 10 cm Ribbon Cable [DIY USB or HDMI Cable Parts - 10 cm Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3560) If you're looking to make a custom cable with any two of our USB or HDMI adapters, then you'll need to have these flex cables handy! Making custom cables has never been easier. Just grab one of these cables, then swap and switch any of the plug or socket adapters on each end using... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3560) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3560/guides) ### DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Micro B Jack [DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Micro B Jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4107) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=diy%20usb%20ribbon), then swap and switch any of our USB adapters on each end using the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4107) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4107/guides) ### DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Type C Plug [DIY USB Cable Parts - Straight Type C Plug](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4108) If you love DIY cable-rigging, then these USB adapters are right up your alley! Making custom USB cables has never been easier. Just grab one of our [ribbon cables](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=diy%20usb%20ribbon), then swap and switch any of our USB adapters on each end using the... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4108) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4108/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit QT Py SAMD21](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-qt-py.md) - [Adafruit NeoKey 5x6 Ortho Snap-Apart](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neokey-5x6-ortho-snap-apart.md) - [DIY Decorative Resin Keycaps](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-decorative-resin-keycaps.md) - [Numpad 4000 Mechanical Keyswitch Data Entry Device](https://learn.adafruit.com/numpad-4000-mechanical-keyswitch-data-entry-device.md) - [Split Ortho Keyboard with TCA8418 Matrix Expanders](https://learn.adafruit.com/split-ortho-keyboard.md) - [CNC Rotary Macropad](https://learn.adafruit.com/cnc-rotary-macropad.md) - [4x12 Ortho Mechanical Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/4x12-ortho-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Adafruit EYESPI Breakout Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-eyespi-breakout-board.md) - [Blinka Says Tabletop Arcade Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/blinka-says-tabletop-arcade-game.md) - [Pinball Controller for iPad](https://learn.adafruit.com/pinball-controll-ipad.md) - [Circuit Sticker School Binder](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-sticker-school-binder.md) - [Game of Life](https://learn.adafruit.com/game-of-life.md) - [Digital Circuits 2: Some Tools](https://learn.adafruit.com/some-digital-tools.md) - [Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-driver-bff.md) - [Adafruit Wiz5500 Ethernet Co-Processor Breakout Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-wiz5500-ethernet-co-processor-breakout-board.md) - [Adafruit TSMP96000 IR Receiver Breakout](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-tsmp96000-ir-receiver-breakout.md)