Makey Makey

THE Makey Makey Challenge

Makey Makey is an Invention kit for everyone It is an invention kit designed to connect everyday objects to computer keys. Using a circuit board, alligator clips, and a USB cable, the toy uses closed loop electrical signals to send the computer either a keyboard stroke or mouse click signal.  You will be challenged to create a musical instrument, game controller, dance pad or a product of your imagination!

Makey Makey Rubric

Makey Scratch Project Rubric .xlsx

Step 1- What is a Makey Makey? 

Step 2- First Time Set Up
Follow these instructions to set up your Makey Makey. Scroll down to see some conductible materials and the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. 

Step 3 -Connect to More Apps

After you have followed the steps to set up your makey makey, try these other classic apps like The Bongo, The New Piano, Test to see "If it is conductive", the buzzer app and much, much more! 

Step 4-Brainstorm Ideas and Begin Creating!

Can't think of what to do with your Makey Makey?

Check out these resources:


Search Scratch for projects at Makey Makey or wmstechteach

When you have an idea, use the project design sheet to think about how you will code the Makey.

Makey Operation Game Challenge.pdf
Makey Piano _Musical Instrument Challenge.pdf
Makey Controller Challenge.pdf