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EEVBlog - With 1 million Youtube subscribers!
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TLS then /join #EEVblog Looking for a place to dive headfirst into the messy, glorious world of real hardware engineering? Check out EEVblog (Electronics Engineering Video Blog). Hosted by Australian engineer Dave Jones, who recently hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube, it's one of the best and most authentic electronics channels on the web.
Community Spotlight: The EEVblog IRC Channel (#eevblog)
If you love real-time chat and raw hardware talk, the official EEVblog IRC channel is one of the most active hanging spots on the net for electronics enthusiasts.
Whether you are trying to debug a stubborn microcontroller circuit late at night, need a quick sanity check on a schematic, or just want to talk shop with people who know their way around an oscilloscope, #EEVBlog is where the community gathers live.
Why You Should Join the IRC Channel
- Live Bench Help: Need instant feedback on a component choice or a troubleshooting issue? Drop your question in the room and get advice from active hardware designers, firmware devs, and experienced hobbyists in real time.
- No Marketing, Just Hardware: The channel lives by a casual, straight-to-the-point culture. It is all about real-world engineering, open-source projects, lab gear, and home projects.
- Always Active: Because EEVblog has a global following, there are usually folks hanging out and chatting across all time zones.
- Easy Access: You can connect using your favorite desktop or terminal IRC client (#eevblog), or jump in directly through your browser via the EEVblog Web Chat Page.
What Else Makes EEVblog Great?
While the IRC channel is the best spot for instant community banter, it is backed by a massive media library and one of the internet's largest engineering hubs.
- The YouTube Channel (1M+ Subscribers): Created in 2009 by David L. Jones, the channel features thousands of unscripted teardowns, test equipment reviews, and practical circuit design lectures. Dave’s famous rule, "Don't turn it on, take it apart!", sets the tone for every deep dive.
- The EEVblog Forum: For asynchronous, long-form discussion, the forum is packed with schematics, legacy test gear restoration guides, and deep-dive technical threads.
If you are looking for a solid IRC channel to add to your autojoin list, fire up your client, join #eevblog, and say hello!