r/opensourcehardware is a subreddit with 7k members. The most common kinds of discussions are ideas and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses hardware, open source, opensource, risc v, and design.
Popular Themes in r/opensourcehardware
#1
Ideas
: "Making hardware 'open source' can help us fight future pandemics - here's how we get there"
40 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "CERN Open Hardware Licence v2 draft needs your feedback"
11 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Desktop Injection Molding - anyone has a source?"
6 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Only 5 days left to get a MNT Reform open source laptop from the first batch"
4 posts
#5
News
: "The Open Source Mars Rover, One Year Later (2020)"
4 posts
#6
Opportunities
: "What are the drawbacks of the current websites we have to share our work and collaborate?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/opensourcehardware
#1
Hardware
: "I'm not sure if this is the kind of Hardware this sub is focused on, but I developed an open source kit for casting DIY skateboard bushings"
244 posts
#2
Open Source
: "I'm not sure if this is the kind of hardware this sub is focused on, but I developed an Open Source kit for casting DIY skateboard bushings"
183 posts
#3
Opensource
: "Happy New Year! Check out what we already have scheduled for an Open Source Microfactory year, and more is coming. Scroll down at - https://www.Opensourceecology.org/"
83 posts
#4
Risc V
: "PicoRio: the Raspberry Pi-like Small-Board Computer for RISC-V (targets among other things a open source CPU)"
22 posts
#5
Design
: "Open Source Microfactory STEAM Camp 2020"
17 posts
#6
Diy
: "How Diy technologies are democratizing science"
14 posts
#7
Linux
: "Linux-based, Open Source Smartphone Librem 5 Crosses $1 Million In Funding"
14 posts
#8
Community
: "Open technology projects sustaining stable climate, energy supply and vital natural resources"
12 posts
#9
Open Hardware
: "How to create good documentation for Open Hardware"
11 posts
#10
Usb
: "Usb Power Injector"
11 posts
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Last updated: August 31, 2026