Try Out Different Materials
Make anything into a key! You can send a signal through anything that's even a little
bit conductive. You can also create inventions that combine conductive and non-
conductive parts.
Conductive Materials
Here are a few things to try:
Most fruits and vegetables work great.
Lots of other foods work too. We've tried marshmallows, gummy candies,
macaroni and cheese, cupcakes, shrimp, and lots of other things.
Plants can work too. Try some leaves or flowers, but nothing too dry.
Play-Doh, Model Magic and other clays work very well as long as they stay
moist.
People are conductive! Connect one person to the Plus Sensor and see what
happens when they high five another person. Keep in mind that it'll work best
when the smaller person is connected to the Makey Makey GO. You may also
want to use the "sensitive setting" for people!
Graphite from a pencil can work. Make thick, dark lines, and be sure to draw
on a smooth surface.
Foil and other metal objects will work. Try out coins, magnets, nuts and bolts,
forks and knives, copper tale, or pots and pans.
Troubleshooting
I can't get a key to press!
Make sure your Makey Makey GO is plugged into the computer.
The Makey Makey GO should have a red or blue light on the back showing
that it is connected properly. Is it lit? If there's no light, something is wrong with
the computer or the GO.
If a light comes on but it's green, try tapping the Play Button to recalibrate the
GO.
If the USB port on your computer is blue plastic, it's USB 3.0, and may not
work with Makey Makey GO. Try using a USB 2.0 port. This problem comes
up with Windows 7 machines most often.
Try sending a signal in the simplest way you can. Just tap the Plus
Sensor with your finger to see if the light turns green. If it turns green, it
should be sending a signal to your computer.
When you are alligator clipping everyday materials, they need to be at least a
little bit conductive. For example, play-doh, a banana, or aluminum foil should
work. Plastic, most fabrics or paper will not work directly. You can always
combine materials, for example by wetting the paper or putting play-doh onto
the plastic.
One of the keys won't stop pressing over and over! What should I do?
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