574 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/diyelectronics Traffic & Engagement r/diyelectronics Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/diyelectronics Most Active Times When r/diyelectronics Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/diyelectronics Flair Performance r/diyelectronics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 251 (44.0%) | 7 |
| Project | 194 (34.0%) | 20 |
| Discussion | 27 (4.7%) | 44 |
| Need Ideas | 26 (4.6%) | 13 |
| Repair | 16 (2.8%) | 2 |
| Tools | 14 (2.5%) | 55 |
| Tutorial/Guide | 12 (2.1%) | 40 |
| Parts | 9 (1.6%) | 4 |
| Design Review | 8 (1.4%) | 3 |
| Misc. | 4 (0.7%) | 24 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/diyelectronics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diyelectronics
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 55 (9.6%) | 2 | 5 |
| need | 37 (6.5%) | 17 | 7 |
| diy | 35 (6.1%) | 39 | 7 |
| power | 29 (5.0%) | 15 | 13 |
| battery | 26 (4.5%) | 9 | 7 |
| project | 26 (4.5%) | 18 | 5 |
| usb | 23 (4.0%) | 5 | 6 |
| built | 23 (4.0%) | 32 | 10 |
| looking | 22 (3.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| electronics | 21 (3.7%) | 11 | 3 |
r/diyelectronics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diyelectronics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 4 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 4 | 4 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
r/diyelectronics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diyelectronics
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This is your sign to tear apart old printers if you dont already
After modding my watch I got addicted to negative screens.
Designed 45x45mm AC-DC PCB (survived 290V). Merchant wants to buy for mass production. Need pricing advice!
My home lab
DIY HDMI EDID controller
Negative display - guide ( kinda )
I made an e-book in a cardboard case for ~$30
My first diy project
DIY-Scanning Tunneling Microscope (Open Source/ESP32)
I built a subleq CPU from scratch
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This is your sign to tear apart old printers if you dont already | 1.0K | 117 | image | Aug 25 |
| After modding my watch I got addicted to negative screens. | 752 | 52 | image | Aug 3 |
| Designed 45x45mm AC-DC PCB (survived 290V). Merchant wants to buy for mass production. Need pricing advice! | 560 | 89 | image | Aug 31 |
| My home lab | 498 | 30 | image | Aug 29 |
| DIY HDMI EDID controller | 405 | 43 | image | Aug 29 |
| Negative display - guide ( kinda ) | 384 | 34 | image | Aug 4 |
| I made an e-book in a cardboard case for ~$30 | 330 | 34 | image | Aug 31 |
| My first diy project | 286 | 31 | image | Aug 19 |
| DIY-Scanning Tunneling Microscope (Open Source/ESP32) | 278 | 9 | image | Aug 13 |
| I built a subleq CPU from scratch | 252 | 18 | image | Aug 16 |
r/diyelectronics Audience Overlap r/diyelectronics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/diyelectronics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diyelectronics
What's the best time to post on r/diyelectronics?
Based on posting volume, r/diyelectronics is most active on Saturdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diyelectronics?
r/diyelectronics averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diyelectronics get?
Posts on r/diyelectronics average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diyelectronics get most?
On r/diyelectronics, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts