Welcome to Hacktronauts

This is an independent community for people who open up, hack and build music hardware: custom firmware, hardware mods, DIY synths, Eurorack and everything in between. Whether you’re flashing a groovebox or soldering your first kit, you’re welcome here.

Look for local meetups, workshops and build nights in Communities & Events, or post your own.

Please read before you flash anything

  • Hacktronauts is not affiliated with Elektron, Elektronauts, or any other manufacturer or community. Please don’t take questions about custom firmware to official support channels.
  • Flashing custom firmware or modifying hardware can brick your device and void your warranty. Everything here is at your own risk.
  • Know how to recover before you flash. Check Recovery & Unbricking first.

How things work here

  • Don’t upload firmware files. Link to builds on GitHub or similar, with source where possible.
  • Tag your topic with the device(s) it applies to.
  • Share what you learn, including failures. A write-up of what bricked your unit helps the next person.
  • Be kind. Everyone here was a beginner once.

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