Makey Makey

Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the Internet. It's a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. How does it work? Alligator clip two objects to the Makey Makey, e.g., you and a banana (or an ice cube or a kitty cat). When you touch the banana, the computer just thinks a keyboard key is being pressed, so you can type a letter, jump in a video game, take a picture, or play some music.

*Two kits available

Contents

• 2 Makey Makey Classic Kits
  • 1 Makey Makey
  • 7 Alligator Cables
  • 1 USB Cord
  • 6 Connector Wires
  • NOTE: Computer(s) NOT included in this STEM Kit. Libraries are responsible for supplying computers.
• Resource Binder

Additional Resources

• How To Guide including information on setup, materials, the Makey Makey apps page, and troubleshooting
• Apps for use with Makey Makey
  • Plug and Play apps 
  • Scratch apps
• Resources
  • Document

    makey-makey-lesson-plans.pdf
  • Document

    makey_makey_lesson-plans-for-lego.pdf
• Community Page with instructions for a variety of activities invented by users

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.