Makey Makey HID Board Sparkfun DEV13747

The Makey Makey HID Board (SparkFun DEV13747) is an invention board that turns everyday objects into computer keys. It connects to a computer by USB and shows up as a standard keyboard and mouse (HID device), so no drivers are needed. Clip a banana, a pencil drawing or a bowl of water to an input, and touching it acts like pressing a key, which makes it great for classrooms and creative coding with Scratch.

Makey Makey HID Board Specifications

• Connection: USB, recognised as a keyboard and mouse (HID)
• Drivers: none needed
• Front inputs: arrow keys, space and mouse click
• Extra inputs: header on the back for more keys and mouse movement
• Microcontroller: ATmega32U4
• Works with: objects that conduct a little, such as fruit, play-dough, graphite, water and people

Makey Makey HID Board Applications

• STEM and computing lessons in schools
• Fruit and play-dough game controllers
• Scratch and web-based music and game projects
• Interactive art, installations and simple assistive switches

What's in the Box

• 1 × Makey Makey board

Tip: You must hold the EARTH (ground) connection while touching an input, because the circuit is completed through your body. Pencil drawings work best when the graphite lines are dark, thick and unbroken.

Orders placed before 14:00 are ready for pickup the same day. Delivery across Lebanon usually takes 1–3 working days.