r/AskElectronics

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About r/AskElectronics

A subreddit for practical questions about component-level electronic circuits: design, repair, component buying, test gear and tools.

The community at a glance

r/AskElectronics is a Subreddit for Electrical Engineers with roughly 938K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Electrical Engineering topic page.

Roughly 74K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Circuit, Struggling With, and Power. Product recommendations often mention beginner starter kit, connector, and leds.

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Established 2011
938K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +74K members
Growth: +8.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 5K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 7K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 27K members
  • 2020: 94K members
  • 2021: 185K members
  • 2023: 366K members
  • 2024: 53K members
  • 2025: 121K members
  • 2026: 46K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 6K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Topics

  • Circuit
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Circuit
    57
  • Struggling With
    35 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling With
    35
  • Power
    27 posts in the past month
    #3
    Power
    27
  • Pcb
    25 posts in the past month
    #4
    Pcb
    25
  • Struggling
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    21

Flair

  • Off topic
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Is it okay to start circuitry without buying a microcontroller?
    2. Can I use 3 3ohms LG Home Theatre Speakers (2 Sides, 1 Center) with 2 large 8 ohms speakers in an amp thats listed as 4-80hms (AV-602 USB/BT)?
    3. Screw stuck in monitor
    #1
    Off topic
    Is it okay to start circuitry without buying a microcontroller? · Can I use 3 3ohms LG Home Theatre Speakers (2 Sides, 1 Center) with 2 large 8 ohms speakers in an amp thats listed as 4-80hms (AV-602 USB/BT)? · Screw stuck in monitor
    7
  • FAQ
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I need more than the basics.
    2. What should i learn next? My goal is to be able to understand components to the point that i can design and put circuits together.
    3. I looked at the FAQ and Wiki and didn't see this: What is your go to source for buying individual components? I need a good assortment for classroom breadboarding.
    #2
    FAQ
    I need more than the basics. · What should i learn next? My goal is to be able to understand components to the point that i can design and put circuits together. · I looked at the FAQ and Wiki and didn't see this: What is your go to source for buying individual components? I need a good assortment for classroom breadboarding.
    4
  • No question in title
    1 post in the past month
    1. I need help with the Circuit Diagram
    #3
    No question in title
    I need help with the Circuit Diagram
    1

Product recommendations

  • beginner starter kit
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Beginner Starter Kit
    2. Best Beginner Starter Kit
    3. What is the best Electric Starter Kit for Beginner?
    #1
    beginner starter kit
    Best Beginner Starter Kit · Best Beginner Starter Kit · What is the best Electric Starter Kit for Beginner?
    3
  • connector
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for the best surface mount 12V 20amp connector
    2. Best way to filter a connector
    3. Best way to filter a connector
    #2
    connector
    Looking for the best surface mount 12V 20amp connector · Best way to filter a connector · Best way to filter a connector
    3
  • leds
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    2. What is best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    #3
    leds
    What is the best way to drive multiple different LEDs? · What is best way to drive multiple different LEDs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AskElectronics for?
Best for Electrical Engineers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AskElectronics 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 r/AskElectronics have?
Roughly 938K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AskElectronics on?
r/AskElectronics runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AskElectronics cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AskElectronics is organized under Electrical Engineers.
How do I join r/AskElectronics?
You can join r/AskElectronics by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Electrical Engineering communities like?
Communities for electrical engineers and electronics enthusiasts covering circuit design, embedded systems, power electronics, and signal processing. Reddit and Discord host communities for both hobbyists and working professionals, with technical discussion ranging from beginner questions to advanced design challenges.
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