Makey Makey Scratch User Manual

Part I: Setting up Scratch
1. Build this program to play a sound when you press the space key
2. Try some other
keys and sounds
3. Record your own sounds
click on the sounds tab
Getting Started with
&
Click the
mic to
record
a new
sound
Press the record button
try it at
scratch.mit.edu
Try out some examples at
tinyurl.com/makeymakeyscratchmusic

Makey Makey Scratch Specifications

General

Microcontroller	Atmega32u4
Operating Voltage	5V
Connectivity	USB
Input Voltage	5V (USB)
Compatibility	Windows, Mac, Linux
Programming Environment	Arduino IDE, Scratch

Summary

Setting Up Scratch for Makey Makey

Scratch: Play Sound with Space Key

Guide to programming a sound to play when the space key is pressed using Makey Makey and Scratch.

Scratch: Explore Keys and Sounds

Learn to use different keys and sounds to trigger various actions in Scratch.

Scratch: Record Custom Audio

Discover how to record and use your own sounds within the Scratch environment.

Setting Up Makey Makey Hardware

Makey Makey: Connect to Computer

Connect the Makey Makey board to your computer and prepare the system for operation.

Makey Makey: Earth and Input Tests

Establish the Earth connection and test Makey Makey inputs with the Scratch interface.

Makey Makey: Connect Everyday Objects

Attach everyday objects to the Makey Makey to create interactive musical instruments.