Design a FM Radio
Get it for free!

for teenagers, 18 or under

learn how to make a radio
A finished FM radio build, angled with its antenna extended

how it works

A PCB layout tool showing the radio circuit board design

1. design a pcb

A CAD program showing a 3D-modeled radio case

2. design a case

A code editor with firmware source for the radio

3. write firmware

Submitting the finished PCB design

4. submit :D

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FAQ

Eligibility

You have to be 13 to 18 years old to be eligible to participate in Hack Club YSWS programs.

What do I get?

You get a kit with the parts to build an FM radio shipped to you, or you can receive funding to build one yourself.

Do I need experience?

No, you don't need experience to start. You can follow the guides and build your own radio from there.

What software should I use?

KiCad or EasyEDA for PCB design, and Fusion 360 or Onshape for CAD.

What counts as 'shipped'?

A shipped project is publicly available online, like a GitHub repo or equivalent, so people can see it, use it, and build their own version from it.

What is Hack Club?

Hack Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a network of technical high schoolers. We run programs like this one so teenagers can learn real skills by building real projects, for free.