Data Sheet

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materials --- things like human skin, liquids, foods and frog legs --- are at least a little conductive. And that's really
all the Makey Makey needs.
If an object isn't conductive, it's an insulator. Common insulators include plastic, glass, ceramic and wood. You
can usually tell just by looking at something whether it's an insulator or conductor. You'll have to watch out for
objects like this, as they just won't work with the Makey Makey. To get around that, though, you can line them with
a conductive material (like copper tape, or just regular old wire) or paint. This creates the illusion that they're
conducting electricity.
Makey Makey held against an enclosure and connected to a controller with copper tape and alligator cables.
Resistance is a measure of exactly how conductive a device is. Resistance can be measured with just about any
standard multimeter. Any object with a resistance of about 4.5MΩ (that's a really high resistance) or less should
work as a Makey Makey input. If you're not sure if something will work with the Makey Makey, whip out a
multimeter (buy one if you have to; they're an essential tool for electronics hobbyists) and test that resistance! Or,
better yet, just connect it to your Makey Makey and experiment.
Remapping Keys
The Makey Makey v1.2 Classic has an option if you ever need to change the default keys. To remap the key, you
will need to go online and head over to JoyLabz using any internet browser. Click on the button below to open a
new window.
REMAP YOUR MAKEY MAKEY KEY!
Following the instructions provided by JoyLabz is pretty straightforward, but we also outlined the instructions
below. By clicking on the link, it should have opened up a new tab or window. You will have two options. Click on
the Makey Makey Classic.