About Hackster
A community dedicated to learning hardware. Share projects, tutorials, and connect with other hardware enthusiasts.
The community at a glance
Hackster is an online community for Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts, and DIY Electronics Enthusiasts with roughly 2.5M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes events or meetups. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the DIY Electronics communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Robotics topic page and the 4th largest community in the Hardware topic page.
Community Topics
- Hardware, 30 communities, 407 views per month including community pages
Hardware
30 communities
407 / mo - Robotics, 30 communities, 271 views per month including community pages
Robotics
30 communities for Robotics Enthusiasts
271 / mo - DIY Electronics, 9 communities, 61 views per month including community pages
DIY Electronics
#29 communities for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts
61 / mo
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hackster for?
- Best for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts and DIY Electronics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion, events or meetups.
- Is Hackster free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does Hackster have?
- Roughly 2.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does Hackster cover?
- On the Hive Index, Hackster is organized under Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts, DIY Electronics Enthusiasts.
- How do I join Hackster?
- You can join Hackster 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.
Monthly Stats
- 6
- Views
- 5
- Visitors
- 0
- Referrals
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