Free Makey Makey 101

Are you new to Makey Makey and ready to learn how to use our invention kit in the classroom?

In this course, you'll learn about invention literacy, ways to use Makey Makey in your classroom, and see how teachers are already using Makey Makey in their classrooms around the globe!

New Products

We released backback bundles for our bananaversary, but we also created pencil packs and a USB-C cable. And there is even more in stock for 2023!

Backpack Bundles

Makey Makey backpacks have invention appeal! Attach any one of these three backpack boards to the black pin headers on the back of your Makey Makey (v.1.4 and higher only!) to access its full set of features. Add a second player to your games, find creative ways to control your computer mouse, and take your inventions to the MAX!

Makey Max Backpack

Want to pump up your projects? Take your inventions to the MAX with the Makey Max Backpack. This backpack enables inventors to alligator clip to the 12 inputs on the back, making the full Makey Makey board accessible for all inventors. It’s the ultimate in extreme inventing! Find out more here.

Player 2 Backpack

Ever wanted to add a second player? Plug in this backpack to instantly double your game controls and double the fun! Enable player 2 with this gameriffic backpack and create custom game controllers along with friends. Click here to learn more about the Player 2 Backpack.

Makey Mouse Backpack

New Apps!

We just released our newest app for making your own Interactive Poster! Check out this guide for creating your own projects.

We created an Interactive Sheet Music app out for beta testing. Check out this guide to test it out.

When we launched our Makey Makey backpacks this summer, we created a ton of new fun apps! Read on to learn a bit about each new app.

Fun project ideas

Our new apps also feature new project ideas! Build joysticks, whack a mole style games, and more. Check out some of the fun new projects we developed this year.