America’s second-oldest hackerspace, based in Washington DC.
Fediverse address:
@hacdc@fosstodon.org
Tagged: Electronics
Lee Cyborg
Chair of the Open Source Hardware Summit, board member at the Open Source Hardware Association, educator and artist, electronics enthusiast, based in Canada.
Fediverse address:
@Leeborg@fosstodon.org
48kRAM
Retro computing enthusiast who uses and repairs old computers, and hosts a retro computing livestream.
Fediverse address:
@48kRAM@oldbytes.space
Polykit
Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics
Fediverse address (main):
@polykit@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@polykit@makertube.net
wow_elec_tron
Electronics artist creating LED installations and custom wearables such as masks, jewellery, head pieces etc.
Fediverse address:
@wow_elec_tron@mastodon.social
GurgleApps
Family posting videos about fun projects that involve electronics, programming, physics, maths and all kinds of interesting stuff.
Fediverse address:
@GurgleApps@mastodon.social
MNT Research
Small independent company creating a libre laptop called the MNT Reform.
Fediverse address:
@mntmn@mastodon.social
adafruit
Open source hardware manufacturer based in the United States, making components, boards, accessories etc for computing and electronics projects. Certified as a minority and women owned business enterprise.
Fediverse address:
@adafruit@mastodon.cloud
James Akers
Sculptor of glass, neon, electronics etc. Interested in society’s unsustainability and commercialism, creating bright subversive advert-like works.
Fediverse address:
@JamesAkers@expressional.social
The Restart Project
Grassroots initiative to help people fix electrical, electronic and other devices instead of throwing them away. The project helps organise Restart Parties all around the world, where volunteers show how to fix broken gadgets and machines.
Fediverse address:
@restartproject@mastodon.green
Noel’s Retro Lab
Videos looking at classic home computers of the 1980s and 1990s, especially about repairing their electronics. Machines covered include the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga etc and many accessories of the period.
Fediverse address:
@noel_llopis@makertube.net
diyelectromusic
Blogger and video maker who features simple DIY electronic music projects including building your own synthesiser.
Fediverse address:
@diyelectromusic@mastodon.social
Chris Combs
Makes works of art from items of technology, combining functioning devices with other materials to create sculptures and art installations.
Fediverse address:
@combs@mastodon.art
Uglyhack
Makes tutorial videos about electronics, programming, DIY and other projects. The videos are released under creative commons.
Fediverse address:
@uglyhack@diode.zone
LibrePCB
Free open source cross-platform electronic design automation suite to draw schematics and design printed circuit boards. Aimed at people of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
Fediverse address:
@librepcb@fosstodon.org
Søren Kjærsgaard
Electronics and ham radio enthusiast, RF and antennas systems engineer.
Fediverse address:
@oz1lqo@techhub.social
Dave Hayden
Working on the Playdate console at Panic for over 10 years, also a fan of Selectric typewriters.
Fediverse address:
@dave@pdx.social
iFixit
Site about repairing electronics including phones, computers, consoles, home appliances, vehicles, tools, medical equipment etc. Features repair guides for stuff you’ve bought, online forums for discussing repairs, and reviews of how repairable new gadgets are.
Fediverse address:
@iFixit@mastodon.social
Jan Beta
Restores and fixes old computers, consoles and other bits of retro technology, often posting detailed videos about the repair process.
Fediverse address (main):
@janbeta@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@jan_beta@makertube.net
Olimex
Manufacturer of open source hardware and components, including low power home server kits, single board computers, DIY laptop kits etc.
Fediverse address:
@olimex@mastodon.social
Rod Hull / tfw8b.com
Retro computing fan who runs a company selling spare parts, accessories and repairs for classic 8-bit home computers.
Fediverse address:
@futurewas8bit@oldbytes.space
Chris Beckstrom
Musician who builds their own synthesisers, currently exploring algorithmic techno music.
Fediverse address:
@chrisbeckstrom@diode.zone
Linux Magazine
Physical and digital magazine with news and features about Linux, FOSS, software development, electronics projects etc.
Fediverse address:
@linuxmagazine@fosstodon.org
Electronics Guppe Group
Discussion group about all kinds of electronics. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@electronics@a.gup.pe
S-ol
Designs and creates electronics and 3D printing projects, for example colourful glowing keyboards.
Fediverse address (main):
@s_ol@merveilles.town
Fediverse address (videos):
@s_ol@diode.zone
Liz / Blitz City DIY
Electronics technician who does fun colourful videos about electronics projects, 3D printing and plays self-written music on self-built synthesisers. Also does knitting, woodwork and assorted other stuff.
Fediverse address (main):
@blitzcitydiy@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@liz@makertube.net
KiCad
Free open source electronics design automation suite, available for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Fediverse address:
@kicad@fosstodon.org
More Fun Making It
Videos about repairing classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers such as the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Amstrad CPC etc. Also repairs games consoles, other tech and accessories.
Fediverse address:
@morefunmakingit@makertube.net