Hardware Engineering:
Get Wired with Makey Makey
Imagine designing a piano using celery or creating a custom digital training program. Now, envision playing video games using just your body, a bit of wire and your own imagination. In this hardware engineering program, students engineer their own customized video game controllers using a Makey Makey device and materials that can be found in just about any kitchen. Through application of circuitry, acoustical engineering and video game design, students discover new ways to interact with technology, all while creating unique designs in a fun collaborative environment.
Whack-a-Potato – Students use potatoes and a version of the classic game “Whack-a-Mole” to learn about conductors and insulators
Human Wire– The students will work together to complete an electronic circuit using their bodies as conductors and design a custom, two person controller to play the popular game “Flappy Bird”
Controlling Kelvin– Students design their own controller for controlling a simulated robot arm doing work too hazardous for humans
Custom Controller– Students build their own fully functioning version of an Xbox or Playstation controller, focusing on ergonomics in their designs
Kelvin’s Guitar– Students create their own guitar controller for a special version of a Guitar Hero game
Donald Eismann Hardware Engineering: Get Wired with Makey Makey classes take place at Donald Eismann Elementary from 3:45pm-5:15pm on Tuesdays, May 14-Jun 11.
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