LibGuides: Maker Kits : Makey Makey

Makey Makey Kit

Makey Makey are invention kits that make STEM Education fun! Connect the world around you to your computer! No coding knowledge needed. No software to install. Works with Mac and Windows. This kit contains supplies for the project “What is Conductive?” but feel free to try other Makey Makey experiments!

Request this kit on our website or call any Erie County Library location to reserve a Maker Kit.

Materials

Instruction Sheets
Makey Makey
Alligator Clips (7)
USB Cable
Glue Stick
Test Items (4)
Aluminum Foil
Cardboard

Other Resources

What is Conductive Project

The following video will show you how to set up your experiment.

Next on your computer open the scratch game "Is it conductive". Link is available below.

“Is it conductive?”
Scratch game by Jpalles. Use this with your Makey Makey to complete the experiment.

The following video shows you how to conduct your experiment; you can use the same items or different items that you have around your home.

If you would like the full set of written instructions, worksheets, vocabulary words, and supply lists view link below.

Makey Makey Project What is Conductive?
Full set of instructions from the Makey Makey website.

Makey Makey Project Page
Other projects to try using a Makey Makey.
Makey Makey Apps
List of apps that interact with a Makey Makey for play and play fun.

20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius by Aaron Graves; Colleen Graves
Call Number: TJ223.P76 G73 2017
ISBN: 9781259860461
Publication Date: 2017-07-12
This guide is filled with DIY projects that show readers, step-by-step, how to start creating and making cool inventions with the Makey Makey invention kit. Each project features fully-illustrated instructions and detailed photographs of the finished gadget. Readers will see how to apply these skills and start building their own Makey Makey projects. This book starts off with approachable introductory projects, making it a great starting point for beginners. It then builds to more challenging projects, allowing more experienced users to go further by incorporating technologies like Raspberry Pi, Processing and Scratch programming, 3D Printing, and creating wearable electronics with Makey Makey. Projects are divided into four categories: "Fun and Games," Interactive," Hacks and Pranks," and "Makey Makey Go." No prior programming or technical experience is required. It is basic enough for beginners, but challenging enough for advanced makers.