Hackaday

Community Overview

About Hackaday

Hackaday.io is the world's largest collaborative hardware development community.

The community at a glance

Hackaday is an online community for Hardware. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style.

Community Features

This community has a forum

This community has a realtime chat

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hackaday for?
Best for Hardware enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is Hackaday free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
What topics does Hackaday cover?
On the Hive Index, Hackaday is organized under Hardware.
How do I join Hackaday?
You can join Hackaday by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Hardware communities like?
Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.