r/diyelectronics

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About r/diyelectronics

This subreddit is dedicated to both amateur and professional engineers that want to build cool stuff at home, challenge themselves to learn new technologies, learn from each others' designs, and showcase their side projects.

The community at a glance

r/diyelectronics is a Subreddit for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts with roughly 397K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 49K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Diy, Looking For A, and Help. Product recommendations often mention soldering iron.

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397K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +49K members
Growth: +14.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 16K members
  • 2020: 28K members
  • 2021: 18K members
  • 2023: 163K members
  • 2024: 82K members
  • 2025: 44K members
  • 2026: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Topics

  • Diy
    67 posts in the past month
    #1
    Diy
    67
  • Looking For A
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    50
  • Help
    43 posts in the past month
    #3
    Help
    43
  • Electronics
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Electronics
    34
  • Circuit
    31 posts in the past month
    #5
    Circuit
    31

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  • Question
    87 posts in the past month
    1. Does anybody make shorter USB C male plugs?
    2. Sewing tracks in perfboards with thin copper wire: Incredibly stupid and time consuming or clever way to keep things neat? Possibly both?
    3. How quickly do these TPS54560 boards die?
    #1
    Question
    Does anybody make shorter USB C male plugs? · Sewing tracks in perfboards with thin copper wire: Incredibly stupid and time consuming or clever way to keep things neat? Possibly both? · How quickly do these TPS54560 boards die?
    87
  • Project
    67 posts in the past month
    1. “Cyberdeck” Inspired “lapdock” that turns a Modern Samsung phone into a portable laptop using the Samsung DeX mode.
    2. Bic Lamp DIY
    3. I built an esp32s based e-reader!
    #2
    Project
    “Cyberdeck” Inspired “lapdock” that turns a Modern Samsung phone into a portable laptop using the Samsung DeX mode. · Bic Lamp DIY · I built an esp32s based e-reader!
    67
  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I bought my first digital multimeter!
    2. fixed a fridge motherboard by replacing a blown cap
    3. Note to Canadians: Digikey Nearly Doubles Shipping on Orders < $100 from $8 to $15 CAD
    #3
    Discussion
    I bought my first digital multimeter! · fixed a fridge motherboard by replacing a blown cap · Note to Canadians: Digikey Nearly Doubles Shipping on Orders < $100 from $8 to $15 CAD
    10
  • Need Ideas
    9 posts in the past month
    1. How can I reuse some old ddr3 rams?
    2. Renter and our HVAC doesn't circulate heat/cooling well. Thinking about fans in the radiators. Thoughts?
    3. Ideas for a ZX-80 note taking device (Brother PN-8500MDS)?
    #4
    Need Ideas
    How can I reuse some old ddr3 rams? · Renter and our HVAC doesn't circulate heat/cooling well. Thinking about fans in the radiators. Thoughts? · Ideas for a ZX-80 note taking device (Brother PN-8500MDS)?
    9
  • Tools
    7 posts in the past month
    1. After modding my watch I got addicted to negative screens.
    2. We spent 18 months tuning a schematic reviewer. It wasn't enough for a company. It's Open-Source now.
    3. jewelers magnifying glasses
    #5
    Tools
    After modding my watch I got addicted to negative screens. · We spent 18 months tuning a schematic reviewer. It wasn't enough for a company. It's Open-Source now. · jewelers magnifying glasses
    7

Product recommendations

  • soldering iron
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best soldering iron / station for £50
    2. Which soldering iron do you recommend?
    3. Hey reddit, I am a 16yo hobbyist. figured it is time for a upgrade on my 1 year old €15 48 watt soldering iron (bottom left) what would you guys recommend? The ts100, the new ts80p or the Atten AT938D?
    #1
    soldering iron
    Best soldering iron / station for £50 · Which soldering iron do you recommend? · Hey reddit, I am a 16yo hobbyist. figured it is time for a upgrade on my 1 year old €15 48 watt soldering iron (bottom left) what would you guys recommend? The ts100, the new ts80p or the Atten AT938D?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/diyelectronics for?
Best for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/diyelectronics 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/diyelectronics have?
Roughly 397K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/diyelectronics on?
r/diyelectronics 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/diyelectronics cover?
On the Hive Index, r/diyelectronics is organized under DIY Electronics Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/diyelectronics?
You can join r/diyelectronics by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the DIY Electronics communities like?
Communities for makers, hardware hackers, and DIY electronics enthusiasts who build physical and software projects from scratch.
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