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 400K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 50K 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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400K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +50K members
Growth: +14.2% / 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: 35K 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: 4K 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

Flair

  • Question
    80 posts in the past month
    1. repairing a laptop charger? possible for a beginner?
    2. Second life for my TV
    3. Oscilloscope from CRT
    #1
    Question
    repairing a laptop charger? possible for a beginner? · Second life for my TV · Oscilloscope from CRT
    80
  • Project
    46 posts in the past month
    1. My first diy project
    2. Fruits of my harvest - 27 small LiPo cells
    3. Show my little bro some props
    #2
    Project
    My first diy project · Fruits of my harvest - 27 small LiPo cells · Show my little bro some props
    46
  • Discussion
    7 posts in the past month
    1. For my fellow Europeans
    2. What would be the best way to drive a large ePaper display?
    3. 1.3” Oled suddenly failing to pull proper voltage
    #3
    Discussion
    For my fellow Europeans · What would be the best way to drive a large ePaper display? · 1.3” Oled suddenly failing to pull proper voltage
    7
  • Need Ideas
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Small Space Setup Help
    2. I have an Old oneplus 6 for which I had removed the battery but I lost it... do I really need to get a replacement board
    3. Lighting project.
    #4
    Need Ideas
    Small Space Setup Help · I have an Old oneplus 6 for which I had removed the battery but I lost it... do I really need to get a replacement board · Lighting project.
    6
  • Repair
    6 posts in the past month
    1. PS5 controller repair
    2. How to determine correct wiring
    3. Electric Scooter Repair
    #5
    Repair
    PS5 controller repair · How to determine correct wiring · Electric Scooter Repair
    6

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 400K 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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