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4x4 Matrix Keypad

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4x4 Matrix Keypad - Adafruit - 3844
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4x4 matrix keypad with 16 numeric-style buttons, scanned over 8 pins via row/column matrix.

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4x4 Matrix Keypad — Adafruit — 3844

Offers

  • Adafruit$5.95
  • ?DigiKey$5.95
  • ?OpenCircuit€8.25

Offers

  • Adafruit$5.95
  • ?DigiKey$5.95
  • ?OpenCircuit€8.25

Pinout

  • R1

    Row 1 output — driven HIGH/LOW by MCU to scan rows

    Type · digital
  • R2

    Row 2 output

    Type · digital
  • R3

    Row 3 output

    Type · digital
  • R4

    Row 4 output

    Type · digital
  • C1

    Column 1 input — read by MCU; internal pull-up enabled

    Type · digital
  • C2

    Column 2 input

    Type · digital
  • C3

    Column 3 input

    Type · digital
  • C4

    Column 4 input

    Type · digital
PinPositionTypeFunctionVoltage
R1digitalRow 1 output — driven HIGH/LOW by MCU to scan rows
R2digitalRow 2 output
R3digitalRow 3 output
R4digitalRow 4 output
C1digitalColumn 1 input — read by MCU; internal pull-up enabled
C2digitalColumn 2 input
C3digitalColumn 3 input
C4digitalColumn 4 input

Start wiring

I2C · Analog · USB · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout

Some modules need I2C or signal pull-ups — check the datasheet.

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