--- product_id: 47945812 title: "Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone" brand: "makey makey" price: "$167.68" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Makey Makey" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/47945812-makey-makey-an-invention-kit-for-everyone store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Instant plug & play setup Turn everyday objects into touchpads Compatible with Mac & Windows Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone **Brand:** makey makey **Price:** $167.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Turn the ordinary into extraordinary—be the innovator everyone envies! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone by makey makey - **How much does it cost?** $167.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47945812-makey-makey-an-invention-kit-for-everyone) ## Best For - makey makey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted makey makey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unleash Everyday Creativity:** Transform bananas, leaves, or pasta into interactive controllers—your imagination is the limit. - • **Plug, Clip & Play in Seconds:** No programming needed; just connect with alligator clips and start innovating immediately. - • **Arduino-Compatible for Power Users:** Easily reprogram with Arduino IDE to customize inputs and expand your invention’s potential. - • **Endless Possibilities, Zero Limits:** From custom game controllers to musical instruments, join a community redefining interaction. - • **Seamless Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Mac and Windows—no software installation required. ## Overview Makey Makey is a compact, Arduino-compatible invention kit that converts everyday objects into computer input devices using high resistance switching and HID protocol. With 18 inputs accessible via alligator clips or soldering, it enables instant, software-free interaction on Mac and Windows. Perfect for creative professionals and educators, it sparks limitless innovation from musical instruments to custom game controllers. ## Description Product Description You may be the greatest living banana-pianist, but how will you ever know if you don't make yourself a banana piano? Good news, that project and countless others are easier than you think they are with MaKey MaKey. Using the MaKey MaKey you can make anything into a key (get it?) just by connecting a few alligator clips. The MaKey MaKey is an invention kit that tricks your computer into thinking that almost anything is a keyboard. This allows you to hook up all kinds of fun things as an input. For example, play Mario with a Play-Doh keyboard, or piano with fruit! The MaKey MaKey uses high resistance switching to detect when you've made a connection even through materials that aren't very conductive (like leaves, pasta or people). This technique attracts noise on the input, so a moving window averager is used to lowpass the noise. The on-board ATMega32u4 communicates with your computer using the Human Interface Device (HID) protocol which means that it can act like a keyboard or mouse. There are six inputs on the front of the board, which can be attached to via alligator clipping, soldering to the pads, or any other method you can think of. There are another 12 inputs on the back, 6 for keyboard keys, and 6 for mouse motion, which you can access with jumpers via the female headers. If you wish to use a different set of keys, or otherwise change the behavior of your MaKey MaKey, you can simply reprogram it using the Arduino environment. Oh yeah, we didn't mention that the MaKey MaKey is an Arduino-compatible controller? That's right, it runs the Leonardo bootloader so reprogramming is fast and easy. Safety Warning Adult Supervision Required P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains 1 x MaKey MaKey HID Board, 1 x Alligator Clip Pack, 1 x Mini-USB Cable, 1 x Jumper Wire Pack See more Review: Absolutely brilliant - Makey Makey is a game-changer! As a parent, I'm always looking for educational toys that inspire creativity in my kids. Makey Makey does just that. It's intuitive, fun, and sparks endless imagination. From turning bananas into piano keys to creating custom controllers for video games, the possibilities are endless. It's not just a toy; it's a tool for learning and innovation. Review: Simply Splendiferous!!! - I bought the Makey Makey to create ridiculous musical toys after watching videos of banana pianos and watermelon bongos. I wasn't disappointed, it's colourful, easy to use and insanely fun. You can use it as a controller for playing games or to trigger sounds / videos. To be completely honest though, it's really difficult to give the Makey Makey a fair review as the usage possibilities are endless and I've only used it for a handful of musical ideas. With that in mind, take these 5 stars and multiply them to the power of infinity. The Makey Makey is a fantastic micro controller that really sparks the imagination. ## Features - Turn everyday objects like bananas into touch pads! - Connect the world around you to your computer! Setup takes just seconds. - Just plug, clip, and play! No programming knowledge needed. - 1000s of possibilities! Draw your own game controller! Dance like never before! - No software to install. Works with Mac and Windows. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008SFLEPE | | Age Range Description | 5-11 | | Battery Description | No batteries required | | Brand Name | Makey Makey | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,574) | | Educational Objective | Concept Development Skills, Problem Solving Skills | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00713757965125 | | Included Components | Alligator Clip Pack, Jumper Wire Pack, Makey Makey HID Board, Mini-USB Cable | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 12.1 x 7.6 x 5.1 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Educational Electronics | | Item Weight | 7.4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Sparkfun Electronics | | Manufacturer Part Number | MMCE | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Metal, Plastic | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 96.0 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 96.0 | | Model Number | MMCE | | Size | Mittel | | Theme | Electronics | | UPC | 719040152449 743138487823 799789500213 716080222385 713757965125 608614200160 700112246562 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** 5-11 - **Brand:** Makey Makey - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12.1 x 7.6 x 5.1 centimetres - **Size:** Mittel - **Theme:** Electronics ## Images ![Makey Makey - An Invention Kit for Everyone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tpK4LgCvL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: hi, do the remote controlled fruits and apples roll well on shag carpet, thnkx!** A: The Makey Makey does not control fruits or make them move. **Q: will this work with a chromebook?** A: I havent tried but i think that will work, if your computer works with an external keyboard, maky makey will also work, because it works as a keyboaRdOadkrd to **Q: How do you "assign" or "explain" what keyboard input the various clips are meant to send? e.g. how do you "tell" the piano app which banana is note c?** A: The Makey Makey in fact is an alternative for your keyboard. It depends on the software (the piano program) which key should be touched to play a C. The Makey Makey can emulate a bunch of keys (not all). Suppose your piano program plays a C when you press the space bar on your keyboard. With a Makey Makey you can do the same by 1) connecting your C-banana with the contact point labelled "space bar" on the Makey Makey; 2) connecting the piano player (person) with the contact point labelled "ground" on the Makey Makey (and of course connecting the Makey Makey to your computer). When the player touches the C-banana, the piano program produces a C. **Q: Can I daisy chain the alligator clip ends together to make the wire longer or where can i get longer wire with the right alligator clips for this?** A: Yes you can. Or you can make a wire out of aluminum foil, a wet string, or any normal wire whatsoever will work just fine. You could hypothetically buy hookup wire or solid core wire at Radio Shack, but you could also just cut apart any old wire you have in your house. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant *by C***R on 4 April 2024* Makey Makey is a game-changer! As a parent, I'm always looking for educational toys that inspire creativity in my kids. Makey Makey does just that. It's intuitive, fun, and sparks endless imagination. From turning bananas into piano keys to creating custom controllers for video games, the possibilities are endless. It's not just a toy; it's a tool for learning and innovation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Splendiferous!!! *by R***C on 16 August 2016* I bought the Makey Makey to create ridiculous musical toys after watching videos of banana pianos and watermelon bongos. I wasn't disappointed, it's colourful, easy to use and insanely fun. You can use it as a controller for playing games or to trigger sounds / videos. To be completely honest though, it's really difficult to give the Makey Makey a fair review as the usage possibilities are endless and I've only used it for a handful of musical ideas. With that in mind, take these 5 stars and multiply them to the power of infinity. The Makey Makey is a fantastic micro controller that really sparks the imagination. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much fun! *by S***6 on 2 December 2014* This is a hilarious little gadget! I've used it to make a couple of things shown in the promo video (gameboy console, fruit drums, cat camera). It really is versatile & can be used to make just about anything. I've ordered some extra cables to turn the stairs into a keyboard; worked perfectly. Really good gift idea for someone who likes to tinker with gadgets; and has a great imagination!!! 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