A Makey Makey Powered Remote Control
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A Makey Makey Powered Remote Control
I wanted to show people how to make a remote control that can be hooked up to a computer. It is powered by a Makey Makey.
Supplies
2 pieces of cardboard that are 2'' by 1.5'', 2 pieces of cardboard that are 4'' by 2'', 1 piece of cardboard 1.5'' by '', 1 pieces of aluminum tape that is 7'' long, 6 Makey Makey Alligator Clips, and 1 Makey Makey Chip, 1 pair of scissors, a hot glue gun and 1 hot glue stick.
Assembly
- Cut out the pieces of cardboard from the large piece.
- Attach the skinnier of the rectangles to one of the long sides of one of the larger rectangles with hot glue.
- Then attach both small rectangles to either side with hot glue.
- Then attach the final large rectangle to the top with hot glue.
- Then punch three holes in the box like in the pictures above.
- Next, prepare your tape and cut it into five squares.
- Fold off the end of each square.
- Then attach each individual piece of metal tape to its corresponding spot according to the photos.
- Then cut a 3'' 1/4'' piece of metal tape off the roll.
- Then fold off the end 1/4 of an inch.
- Then attach the piece of metal tape.
Wiring
- First, connect each of the six wires to its place.
- Then try to gently squeeze the wiring into the box.
- Then connect the USB cable to the Makey Makey and to your computer.
- Open