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Welcome to /r/PCB!

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36,940

Created

February 19, 2013

13 years ago

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How to think about r/pcb

The community focuses on printed circuit boards (PCBs), serving as a hub for enthusiasts and professionals to discuss design, fabrication, and troubleshooting. Members share knowledge on topics like microcontrollers, schematics, and soldering techniques, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced makers. Its distinctiveness lies in the collaborative spirit, where users often share their projects, seek advice, and provide feedback on designs.

Confidence 4/5

  • Audience

    Participants range from hobbyists and students to professionals in electronics and engineering. The community attracts individuals who are passionate about DIY electronics, circuit design, and prototyping. Members typically seek to learn, share experiences, and improve their skills, fostering a supportive and inquisitive vibe that encourages exploration and innovation.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes detailed project showcases, tutorials, and questions about specific PCB issues. Members appreciate high-quality images and clear explanations, while low-effort posts or blatant self-promotion tend to receive downvotes. The community values engagement and constructive feedback, with a steady posting cadence that reflects ongoing projects and seasonal trends in electronics.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement through sharing valuable content, such as tutorials or case studies, is more likely to resonate. Collaborating with members on projects or providing useful tools and resources can foster goodwill. Brands should avoid spammy tactics and instead focus on building relationships by contributing to discussions and offering expert insights.

Top keywords

What r/pcb talks about

Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.

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External signals

Where the community looks

Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

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Where this audience also spends time

Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/pcb — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/pcb have?

r/pcb has approximately 36,940 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/pcb created?

r/pcb was created on February 19, 2013 (13 years ago).

What is r/pcb about?

The community focuses on printed circuit boards (PCBs), serving as a hub for enthusiasts and professionals to discuss design, fabrication, and troubleshooting. Members share knowledge on topics like microcontrollers, schematics, and soldering techniques, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced makers. Its distinctiveness lies in the collaborative spi…

What subreddits are similar to r/pcb?

Communities similar to r/pcb include r/printedcircuitboard, r/kicad, r/microcontrollers, r/embedded, r/esp32.

Who are the most active posters on r/pcb?

The most frequent posters on r/pcb include u/Curious_Climate5293, u/Impressive_Living_12, u/niccan4.

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