Conductive Materials for the Makey Makey Bit

The Makey Makey bit works with any material that can conduct at least a small amount of electricity. This means that a variety of everyday items can be used to create circuits and interactive projects.

Materials That Work

Some examples of conductive materials include:

• Graphite (like from pencils)

• Water

• Fruits and vegetables

• Water-soaked materials

• Aluminum foil

• People

• Bare wire

• Soda cans

• Metal rulers

Materials That Will Not Work

The following materials are not conductive and will not work with the Makey Makey bit:

• Plastics

• Paper

• Cardboard

• Fabrics

Experiment with different conductive items to see how creative you can get with your Makey Makey projects!