MaKey MaKey
Invention kit that turns everyday conductive objects (bananas, foil, water) into keyboard or mouse inputs for computers, enabling creative and educational interactive projects.
Pinout
- KEY OUT headerType · Signal
- MS OUT headerType · Signal
- GND headers (multiple)Type · Ground
- 5VType · Power
- GNDType · Ground
- Alligator clip pads (main)Type · Signal
| Pin | Type |
|---|---|
| KEY OUT header | Signal |
| MS OUT header | Signal |
| GND headers (multiple) | Ground |
| 5V | Power |
| GND | Ground |
| Alligator clip pads (main) | Signal |
Pin details
6 connections- KEY OUT headerSignal
- MS OUT headerSignal
- GND headers (multiple)Ground
- 5VPower
- GNDGround
- Alligator clip pads (main)Signal
Start wiring
I2C · Analog · USB · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: 5V, GND headers (multiple), GND, KEY OUT header, MS OUT header, Alligator clip pads (main). Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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