Toggle Switch SS12D06 SS12D10 SPDT 3-Pin Slide Switch with Straight or Bent Feet — 4.7mm Spacing, 5mm Handle

Both are SPDT 3-pin slide toggle switches with the same 4.7mm pin spacing and 5mm handle height. The SS12D06 has a shorter actuator travel stroke (typically ~6mm), while the SS12D10 has a longer travel stroke (typically ~10mm). Choose SS12D06 for compact enclosures where space is tight, and SS12D10 when you want a longer, more deliberate throw — for example, on a panel-mounted control box.

Straight feet (vertical pins) point straight down and insert into a PCB for standard upright through-hole mounting — the most common configuration for prototyping boards and custom PCBs. Bent feet (right-angle pins) are bent 90° so the switch body lies flat against the PCB edge or panel surface, useful for side-actuated or panel-mount designs. Match your choice to your PCB layout and enclosure cutout orientation.

Measure the available depth inside your enclosure from the PCB surface to the panel face. The SS12D06 is generally suited for shallower enclosures (typically under 8mm clearance), while the SS12D10 works better where you have more depth. If you're panel-mounting with a cutout, also check the handle protrusion — both models use a 5mm (≈0.197") handle, so the actuator will extend approximately 5mm above the panel surface.

These slide toggle switches are generally rated for low-voltage DC signal circuits, typically up to 12V DC at 0.3A–0.5A. They are designed for signal-level and light-load switching — such as toggling a microcontroller input, selecting an audio signal path, or switching a low-current LED circuit. They are not rated for mains AC power (120V/240V) and should not be used in high-current applications.

These are standard PCB-mount slide switches without an IP-rated sealed housing. In most cases, they perform reliably in normal indoor environments. For outdoor use or high-humidity conditions, we recommend housing them inside a sealed enclosure to protect the contacts from moisture and corrosion. If your application requires an IP-rated switch, contact us to confirm suitability.

A 3-pin SPDT switch has one Common (COM) pin in the center and two output pins on either side. In one slider position, COM connects to the left output pin; in the other position, COM connects to the right output pin. To use it as a simple on/off switch, connect your power or signal to COM and use only one output pin. To use it as a selector, connect both output pins to different circuit paths and toggle between them.

Yes — these SPDT slide toggle switches are a popular choice for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and similar microcontroller projects. They work well for mode selection (e.g., switching between two operating modes), power path selection, or toggling a GPIO input between HIGH and LOW states. The 4.7mm pitch fits standard breadboard and perfboard layouts with minor lead bending if needed.

Search for "SS12D06" or "SS12D10" in your EDA tool's component library (KiCad, Eagle, EasyEDA, Altium). Most libraries include a pre-built SS12D-series footprint with 4.7mm pin pitch. If you need to create a custom footprint, use three through-hole pads spaced 4.7mm apart in a single row, with pad diameter sized for the switch's pin gauge (typically 0.8mm–1.0mm drill).