r/electronics

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About r/electronics

Discussion and news about component-level electronic circuits.

The community at a glance

r/electronics is a Subreddit for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts with roughly 1.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 47K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Looking For, and Electronics.

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1.4M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +47K members
Growth: +3.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 11K members
  • 2014: 11K members
  • 2015: 11K members
  • 2016: 13K members
  • 2017: 26K members
  • 2018: 29K members
  • 2019: 53K members
  • 2020: 48K members
  • 2021: 33K members
  • 2023: 722K members
  • 2024: 310K members
  • 2025: 103K members
  • 2026: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 3K members

Topics

  • Looking For A
    49 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    49
  • Looking For
    48 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    48
  • Electronics
    35 posts in the past month
    #3
    Electronics
    35
  • Circuit
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Circuit
    23
  • Pcb
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Pcb
    14

Flair

  • Project
    12 posts in the past month
    1. I made a 1kW lab bench power supply from scratch
    2. Upgraded my Mac's storage to 8TB
    3. One PCB, one adapter, one Raspberry Pi, six IN-14 tubes and somehow it works
    #1
    Project
    I made a 1kW lab bench power supply from scratch · Upgraded my Mac's storage to 8TB · One PCB, one adapter, one Raspberry Pi, six IN-14 tubes and somehow it works
    12
  • Gallery
    10 posts in the past month
    1. My first ever PCB
    2. Open source hardware and software watch pcb i made if anyone interested
    3. Soldered my first ever pcb. (Clock circuit for computer)
    #2
    Gallery
    My first ever PCB · Open source hardware and software watch pcb i made if anyone interested · Soldered my first ever pcb. (Clock circuit for computer)
    10
  • General
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Fun stuff from school trash
    2. Found These Transistors Inside a CRT TV
    3. Day 2 of learning PCB design, feel free to give me guidance :)
    #3
    General
    Fun stuff from school trash · Found These Transistors Inside a CRT TV · Day 2 of learning PCB design, feel free to give me guidance :)
    6
  • Off topic
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Unironically how my bulk order of ESP32s from SEEED studio was shipped. No packing material, loose items in a huge box.
    2. Unironically how my bulk order of ESP32s from SEEED studio was shipped. No packing material, loose items in a huge box.
    3. I found a rare item diged far in my closet what’s the most accurate price for this?
    #4
    Off topic
    Unironically how my bulk order of ESP32s from SEEED studio was shipped. No packing material, loose items in a huge box. · Unironically how my bulk order of ESP32s from SEEED studio was shipped. No packing material, loose items in a huge box. · I found a rare item diged far in my closet what’s the most accurate price for this?
    4
  • News
    2 posts in the past month
    1. From GAA to 3D Stacked FET: Expanding the Transistor into the Third Dimension
    2. Additional information regarding the TI NE5532 refresh: TI confirms that NE5532, LM833, RC4580 and MC33078 are all now the same die
    #5
    News
    From GAA to 3D Stacked FET: Expanding the Transistor into the Third Dimension · Additional information regarding the TI NE5532 refresh: TI confirms that NE5532, LM833, RC4580 and MC33078 are all now the same die
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/electronics for?
Best for DIY Electronics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/electronics 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/electronics have?
Roughly 1.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/electronics on?
r/electronics 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/electronics cover?
On the Hive Index, r/electronics is organized under DIY Electronics Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/electronics?
You can join r/electronics 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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