I've read various suggestions about how to overcome problems with these miniature 'tactile' buttons. I've tried straightening and twisting (to various angles) but mine still lift off with frustrating frequency. Before I try fixes requiring soldering I've been looking for a product with the standard …

This implies you are using solderless bread board for a long term installation. Solderless bread board is only EVER a temporary try it and see approach. I have been to so many exhibitions where there are people behind a stand slowly rocking components to and frow on a solderless bread board trying …

Eh? The ones I mentioned and the product I'm looking for.

This implies you are using solderless bread board for a long term installation. What makes you think that?

Perhaps one or more photos of the issue would help us to help you...

I thought that miniature tactile breadboard buttons were in widespread use by electronics enthusiasts? At least those working with Arduino? Those who might know of a superior alternative will certainly will be familiar with them! Here are a few pictures: [Buttons]

You could try one of @LarryD 's techniques. [image] Share tips you have come across General Electronics Terry, feel free use ideas. There must be lots of us old guys around with time saving ideas. Two more ideas. Make a breadboard friendly Neopixel for software developm…

This SMD switch is good for solderless breadboard use. These can be soldered to machine headers and give solid results. [image] [A]

Larry, Doug: Thanks both. If I don't find what I'm asking for then I sure will resort to some of those ideas. But I find it hard to believe there isn't a simple inexpensive alternative on the market? Terry

[image] Terrypin: But I find it hard to believe there isn't a simple inexpensive alternative on the market? Why?

Spend 5 minutes on eBay [image]

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You could try one of @LarryD's techniques.

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