Build a joystick that uses the Makey Makey to control the mouse or to use with key controls in Scratch. Learn about the conductivity of different materials and how to build a switch. Build an alternate input device for a computer. Control the cursor or objects on the screen with your invention.
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Head to Instructables to follow Josh Burker's joystick guide! |
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1-2 hours
Grades:
6-12+
Supplies
- Makey Makey Classic
- Glass marble
- Aluminum foil
- Solid hookup wire 22 gauge
- Wire snips/strippers
- Chopstick
- Copper tape with conductive adhesive (available in Invention Booster Pack)
- Makey Makey “Simple Box ” -or a similar box
- Paper towel cardboard tube
- Permanent pen
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Awl (the tool on a pocketknife or multi-tool designed to poke holes in material)
- Masking tape
- Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
- Alligator clips
- Short white wires from Makey Makey kit
