30 Online Communities for Hardware
Updated 6/8/2026
Softer Hardware
on slack
Softer Hardware is an exclusive community for mechanical engineers, hardware founders and experts to help each other face professional challenges.110 members
Chat28 views / month
Robotics & IoT Developers
on telegram
A Telegram channel and group for robotics and IoT developers. Get news, tutorials, project ideas, and connect with fellow builders working on embedded systems and autonomous robots.Chat24 views / month
r/hardware
on reddit
r/hardware is a place for quality computer hardware news, reviews, and intelligent discussion. r/hardware IS NOT the place to come for help of any kind.4.4M members
Forum21 views / month
Robotics
on discord
A Discord server for robotics enthusiasts, hobbyists, students, and professionals. Share projects, get help, and connect with others interested in building and programming robots.441 members
Chat22 views / month
1 Bit Squared
on discord
Our mission here at 1BitSquared is to create, manufacture and sell open-source hardware that is made for and together with the open-source hardware community. Because of this we believe that it is very important to be connected and share ideas. This community has a discord and discourse server.900 members
ForumChat9 views / month
Hardware Theory
on slack
Join Hardware Theory to discuss the latest in IoT, robotics, 3D printing, and everything else hardware.Chat8 views / month
Robotics and Automation Community
on facebook
A Facebook group for hobbyists, students, and professionals interested in robotics and automation. Share projects, ask questions, and discuss the latest in robot technology.Forum9 views / month
LEGO Mindstorms & FIRST LEGO League
on facebook
A Facebook community for LEGO Mindstorms builders, FIRST LEGO League participants, and kids and adults who love building and programming robots with LEGO bricks.ForumEvents7 views / month
r/FRC
on reddit
Reddit's home for the FIRST Robotics Competition!51K members
ForumEvents7 views / month
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Chief Delphi
ChiefDelphi.com is the premiere online community for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. Students, mentors, and alumni discuss technical robot building, programming, team strategy, and competition logistics.ForumEvents4 views / month
FIRST Robotics Discord
on discord
The unofficial Discord server for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams. A place for students, mentors, and alumni to discuss strategy, build season, programming, and the culture of FIRST.26K members
ChatEvents8 views / month
r/buildapc
on reddit
Planning on building a computer but need some advice? This is the place to ask! /r/buildapc is a community-driven subreddit dedicated to custom PC assembly. Anyone is welcome to seek the input of our helpful community as they piece together their desktop.8.5M members
Forum17 views / month
r/drones
on reddit
/r/drones is a subreddit for aerial drone enthusiasts, focusing on consumer, commercial, and FPV drones. Topics include builds, regulations, flying tips, photography, and industry news.283K members
Forum6 views / month
r/UAV
on reddit
Reddit community for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) professionals and enthusiasts. Covers commercial drones, autonomous flight, regulations, and aerial photography.3K members
Forum7 views / month
Open Compute Project
Open Compute Project (OCP) aims to develop open hardware solutions for data centers. The OCP is an initiative made up of cheap, vanity-free servers, modular I/O storage for Open Rack (a rack standard designed for data centers to integrate the rack into the data center infrastructure) and a relatively “green” data center design.8K members
ForumPairingEventsPaid2 views / month
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Hackster
A community dedicated to learning hardware. Share projects, tutorials, and connect with other hardware enthusiasts.2.5M members
ForumEvents7 views / month
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Hackaday
Hackaday.io is the world's largest collaborative hardware development community.ForumChat2 views / month
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AnandTech
Forum2 views / month
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Arduino Forum
The official Arduino community forum where makers, students, and professionals discuss Arduino projects, get help with code, and share ideas about hardware and electronics.Forum4 views / month
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Raspberry Pi Forums
The official Raspberry Pi community forums. Get help, share projects, and discuss everything related to the Raspberry Pi single-board computers and the broader maker ecosystem.Forum3 views / month
r/robotics
on reddit
A subreddit for discussing all types of robotics. If you are a hobbyist, student, or professional, this is the place for you!331K members
Forum12 views / month
r/Battlebots
on reddit
/r/battlebots is a reddit community for fans of robot combat. We welcome those with a casual interest in television shows as well as the enthusiast community. Events of interest include Battlebots, Robot Wars, Bugglebots, Robogames, Fighting My Bots (FMB), King of Bots (KOB) and Robolahing This is an independent unofficial fan community. It does not represent any brand.73K members
Forum3 views / month
r/arduino
on reddit
An unofficial place for all things Arduino! We all learned this stuff from some kind stranger on the internet. Bring us your Arduino questions or help answer something you might know! 😉771K members
Forum4 views / month
r/raspberry_pi
on reddit
The Raspberry Pi subreddit! Learn, share, and explore anything related to the Raspberry Pi single-board computer and its accessories.3.3M members
Forum3 views / month
r/PLC
on reddit
This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): "an industrial digital computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, robotic devices, or any activity that requires high reliability, ease of programming, and process fault diagnosis."135K members
Forum13 views / month
r/embedded
on reddit
This sub is dedicated to discussion and questions about embedded systems: "a controller programmed and controlled by a real-time operating system (RTOS) with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints."272K members
Forum2 views / month
NVIDIA Jetson Forums
on discourse
Official NVIDIA developer forum for Jetson embedded AI platforms. Topics include robotics, autonomous machines, computer vision, and edge AI development.Forum3 views / month
r/CNC
on reddit
For anything CNC related: CAD, CAM, automation, and more!120K members
Forum8 views / month
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Element 14 Community
The Element 14 Community is a hub for engineers, makers, and electronics enthusiasts to share projects, enter design challenges, and learn about new technologies.Forum4 views / month
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Acer Community
The Acer Community is a dedicated space for Acer users to seek support, share knowledge, and engage in discussions about Acer products and services.Forum3 views / month
FAQ
Community size
- Tiny: 0 communities (<20 members)
- Small: 0 communities (20-100 members)
- Medium: 3 communities (100-1,000 members)
- Large: 2 communities (1,000-10,000 members)
- Huge: 3 communities (10,000-100,000 members)
- Massive: 6 communities (100,000-1M members)
- Gigantic: 4 communities (1M+ members)
Community features
Community platforms
- Reddit: 12 communities
- Discord: 3 communities
- Facebook: 2 communities
- Slack: 2 communities
- Discourse: 1 communities
- Telegram: 1 communities