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
Tagged: Electronics
GurgleApps
Family posting videos about fun projects that involve electronics, programming, physics, maths and all kinds of interesting stuff.
Fediverse address:
@GurgleApps@mastodon.social
Mees
Makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipment. Videos are uploaded in two versions, English language and Dutch language.
Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@mees@makertube.net
Open Power Electronics / Opelex
Project, wiki and podcast aiming to open source electronics designs.
Fediverse address:
@opelex@mastodon.energy
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
Dave Hayden
Working on the Playdate console at Panic for over 10 years, also a fan of Selectric typewriters.
Fediverse address:
@dave@pdx.social
James Akers
Sculptor of glass, neon, electronics etc. Interested in society’s unsustainability and commercialism, creating bright subversive advert-like works.
Fediverse address (main):
@JamesAkers@expressional.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@jamesakers@makertube.net
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
More Fun Retro / More Fun Making It / More Fun Fixing 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 (videos):
@morefunmakingit@makertube.net
Søren Kjærsgaard
Electronics and ham radio enthusiast, RF and antennas systems engineer.
Fediverse address:
@oz1lqo@techhub.social
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
Ballarat Hackerspace
Hackerspace based in Ballarat, Australia. The space includes 3D printers, electronics equipment, soldering stations etc.
Fediverse address:
@ballarat@hackerspace.au
Socketwench
Making videos about 3D printing and electronics projects, also retro computing and assorted other stuff.
Fediverse address (videos):
@socketwench@makertube.net
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
Sandelinos
Making videos about creating DIY modular synths.
Fediverse address (videos):
@sandelinos@tilvids.com
MLE / Emily’s Electric Oddities
Creating weird and fun new electronic projects from old retro technology.
Fediverse address (videos):
@mle_online@makertube.net
Keri Szafir
Retro technology and electronics enthusiast, making videos of vintage tech teardowns and repairs.
Fediverse address (videos):
@keri_szafir@makertube.net
Beko Pharm
Videos by a space simulator fan creating a home-built cockpit for gaming.
Fediverse address (videos):
@bekopharm@makertube.net
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@fosstodon.org
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
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
Retro Rewind
Online shop providing retro computer parts and repairs, especially the Commodore 64, 128, 16, +4, VIC-20, Amiga. Also the Tandy CoCo.
Fediverse address:
@retrorewind@retrorewind.social
Root42
Videos of repairing and modding vintage technology including old computers, peripherals, games consoles and other electronics. Also does MS-DOS programming.
Fediverse address (videos):
@root_42@makertube.net
Polykit
Posts and makes videos all about DIY synths and electronics, creator of the Makertube video hosting site.
Fediverse address (main):
@polykit@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@polykit@makertube.net
Sequoia Fabrica
Makerspace and hackerspace based in San Francisco, California, USA. Includes a wood and textile workshop, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and supplies for electronics, crafts and fine arts.
Fediverse address:
@sequoiafabrica@sfba.social
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
Hackerspace Brussels (HSBXL)
Hackerspace in Brussels, Belgium hosting regular events for tech people, tinkerers and artists. Features an electronics lab, 3D printing facilities, tools etc.
Fediverse address:
@HSBXL@mastodon.online
Linux Magazine
Physical and digital magazine with news and features about Linux, FOSS, software development, electronics projects etc.
Fediverse address:
@linuxmagazine@fosstodon.org
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
MNT Research
Small independent company creating a libre laptop called the MNT Reform.
Fediverse address:
@mntmn@mastodon.social
KiCad
Free open source electronics design automation suite, available for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Fediverse address:
@kicad@fosstodon.org
Pile of Stuff / Kent_eh
Entertaining videos about electronics, gadget repairs, tinkering and teardowns. Also often includes a recommended beer at the start.
Fediverse address (videos):
@kenteh@makertube.net
Electronics & Drives Laboratory at Reutlingen University
Applied research on power electronics and microelectronics at Reutlingen University, Germany.
Fediverse address (in German & English):
@ElectronicsAndDrives@mastodon.social
Scandinavian Retro / The Retro Scandinavian
Making videos about retro computing and retro tech, especially computers from the 1980s and 1990s. The video maker is from Scandinavia, but the videos themselves are in English.
Fediverse address (videos):
@retroscandinavian@video.chasmcity.net
Rasmus SA5RJS
Videos of amateur radio and home-built radio equipment.
Fediverse address (videos):
@raek@makertube.net
LeRoy Miller
Video maker interested in amateur radio, robotics, retro computing, vintage electronics and related topics.
Fediverse address (videos):
@kd8bxp@makertube.net
PartsBox
Inventory control software for electronics manufacturers.
Fediverse address:
@partsbox@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
HacDC
America’s second-oldest hackerspace, based in Washington DC.
Fediverse address:
@hacdc@infosec.exchange
Tog Hackerspace
Community hackerspace and makerspace in Dublin, Ireland. Activities include coding, electronics, crafts, repairs, brewing and more.
Fediverse address:
@tog@mastodon.ie
Le BIB Hackerspace
Hackerspace in Montpellier, France, for people interested in technology, computing, art etc.
Fediverse address (in French):
@lebib@social.bim.land
48kRAM
Retro computing enthusiast who uses and repairs old computers, and hosts a retro computing livestream.
Fediverse address:
@48kRAM@oldbytes.space
Common Ground Electronics
Embedded systems engineering firm specialising in early-stage prototyping and product development.
Fediverse address:
@cgnd@mastodon.social
Hakierspejs (Łódź Hackerspace)
Hackerspace based in Łódź, Poland. Themes of the group include free software, electronics, amateur radio and more.
Fediverse address (in Polish):
@hslodz@mas.to
PCBWay
PCB prototype fabrication service, lets anyone order custom PCBs.
Fediverse address:
@PCBWay@mastodon.social
Embedded Systems
Weekly newsletter about embedded software and hardware, published since 2013.
Fediverse address:
@embedsys@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
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
diyelectromusic
Blogger and video maker who features simple DIY electronic music projects including building your own synthesiser.
Fediverse address (main):
@diyelectromusic@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@diyelectromusic@makertube.net
Pixelbar Hackerspace Rotterdam
Hackerspace based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Activities include coding, 3D printing, electronics etc.
Fediverse address:
@pixelbar@hsnl.social