We live in a world of life hacks and finding new shortcuts to do something simple or complex. Designed by two graduate students at MIT Media Lab, MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century.It turns everyday objects into touch pads and combine them
with the internet. It's a simple invention kit for beginners and experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between. Its a great start for kids to learn and invent simple things and for experts to build prototypes in days instead of weeks.
The Alligator Clip two objects to the MaKey MaKey board. For example, you and an apple.
When you touch the apple, you make a connection by completing the circuit, and MaKey MaKey sends the computer a keyboard message. The computer just thinks MaKey MaKey is a regular keyboard (or mouse). Therefore it works with all programs and webpages, because all programs and webpages take keyboard and mouse input.
The are endless possibilities, you can make it into a game controller, you can even make music by connecting different objects to MaKey MaKey. Ever thought of a banana piano? I bet not!
Lets enjoy some music made using vegetables through Makey Makey
How Does it Work?
The kit comes with a simple circuit board, Alligator clips and a USB cable.The Alligator Clip two objects to the MaKey MaKey board. For example, you and an apple.
When you touch the apple, you make a connection by completing the circuit, and MaKey MaKey sends the computer a keyboard message. The computer just thinks MaKey MaKey is a regular keyboard (or mouse). Therefore it works with all programs and webpages, because all programs and webpages take keyboard and mouse input.
The are endless possibilities, you can make it into a game controller, you can even make music by connecting different objects to MaKey MaKey. Ever thought of a banana piano? I bet not!
Lets enjoy some music made using vegetables through Makey Makey
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