r/electronics

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About r/electronics

Discussion and news about electronic engineering and component-level electronic circuits. Design and project showcasing. "My first..." builds. Note: No questions about circuit design or repair please - they go in r/AskElectronics

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 #3 in the DIY Electronics communities list.

Roughly 51K 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: +51K members
Growth: +3.7% / 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: 38K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 4K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 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
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Flappy bird game on pcb without any microcontroller
    2. My first electronics project, a discrete 4-bit full adder built on breadboards, inspired from Ben Eater
    3. Saved my brother’s PS5 today
    #1
    Project
    Flappy bird game on pcb without any microcontroller · My first electronics project, a discrete 4-bit full adder built on breadboards, inspired from Ben Eater · Saved my brother’s PS5 today
    18
  • Gallery
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Make PCBs at home!
    2. Original vs Fake, Apple 5W charger, 18 years ago
    3. Pssst. You can just make your own RF current probe
    #2
    Gallery
    Make PCBs at home! · Original vs Fake, Apple 5W charger, 18 years ago · Pssst. You can just make your own RF current probe
    13
  • General
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Hacked together a 555 circuit to fix this Christmas ornament
    2. Let's make a 555 timer using vacuum tubes (Nuvistors)
    3. Boost Converter using NE555 Chip. (5V to 13V)
    #3
    General
    Hacked together a 555 circuit to fix this Christmas ornament · Let's make a 555 timer using vacuum tubes (Nuvistors) · Boost Converter using NE555 Chip. (5V to 13V)
    9
  • Questions FORBIDDEN
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best way for a beginner to learn PCB design and Arduino projects? Could you recommend some good courses or YouTube channels that explain everything step by step?
    2. Year Up
    3. Left leg
    #4
    Questions FORBIDDEN
    What is the best way for a beginner to learn PCB design and Arduino projects? Could you recommend some good courses or YouTube channels that explain everything step by step? · Year Up · Left leg
    3
  • Off topic
    2 posts in the past month
    1. "Oh wow I sure love being alive" the Angry 400v cylinder:
    2. [NEXA ULTRA II review] disposable vape has a clear tank? is it common !
    #5
    Off topic
    "Oh wow I sure love being alive" the Angry 400v cylinder: · [NEXA ULTRA II review] disposable vape has a clear tank? is it common !
    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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