You might be the world's best banana pianist, but you'll never know unless you build a banana piano. The good news is, with the Makey Makey Classic by JoyLabz, this project and many others are a breeze! With just a few alligator clips, you can turn anything into a key. This invention kit fools your computer into thinking almost anything is a keyboard, allowing you to connect all sorts of fun things as inputs. For example, play Mario with a Play - Doh keyboard or play the piano with fruit! The Makey Makey Classic uses high - resistance switching to detect connections, even through less conductive materials like leaves, pasta, or people. It can also function as a keyboard or mouse. There are six inputs on the front of the board, attachable in various ways, and another 12 on the back for keyboard keys and mouse motion, accessible via jumpers through female headers.
Using the Makey Makey Classic is super easy. First, decide what you want to turn into an input. It could be a piece of fruit, Play - Doh, or anything else. Then, use alligator clips to connect it to the inputs on the board. You can use the six inputs on the front by clipping, soldering, or any method you like. For the 12 inputs on the back, use jumpers through the female headers to access keyboard and mouse functions. When using materials that aren't very conductive, the Makey Makey will still work thanks to its high - resistance switching. Just keep in mind that since it attracts noise on the input, it uses a special method to reduce it. As for maintenance, keep the board clean and dry. Avoid getting it wet or exposing it to extreme temperatures. If you're not using it for a while, store it in a safe place. Have fun creating your own unique input devices!
