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JerryG
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Can anyone recommend a push button switch that fits into a breadboard from mouser.com? I just want a push button switch that I can use to switch between Vcc and ground to use as the clock for a counter, but there are so many switches on mouser and I'm not sure which one to get. Can anyone help?
 
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There are more questions to be answered:
Does the interface type really matter?
Does it need to be momentary or latching?

If latching is OK, I would use a dip-switch since that can fit cleanly into a breadboard.
If momentary, I would recommend you search for a tact switch to do what you want.

BTW, don't forget a mechanical switch will bounce when activated. You might want a filter to account for that.