Hardware Unknown (@hardwareunknown) is a United States maker channel covering electronics, woodwork and 3D printing builds, from air cannons to smart cornhole boards. The channel has about 20,600 subscribers and a median of roughly 10,400 views per video, with uploads paused since 2021. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $200 to $350 per long-form video.
Hands-on maker channel with a loyal, build-minded audience
- Median of about 10,400 views per video across 13 uploads
- Top video drew 652,860 views, showing breakout reach
- Long builds of 8 to 12 minutes suit detailed product demos
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- step-by-step build tutorial, project showcase, product review
- Tone
- curious, playful
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 12 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- electronics manufacturing services, electronics components
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The 'How to Make a Circuit Board (Beginner's Guide)' description links a PCB manufacturer offer, and the channel discloses Amazon Associate links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content is mostly electronics and woodwork builds; 'How to Make a Quad-Barrel Air Cannon' shows projectile-launching devices but no violent content is flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 21k | 10k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 54 / 100
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Recent videos
▶How to Make a Circuit Board (Beginner's Guide) · 653k views
▶The Plant That Waters You (To Help You Focus) · 3.1k views
▶How to Make a Quad-Barrel Air Cannon · 20k viewsLast three uploads, latest 1792 days ago.
I build things, some useful. Many involve electronics, a bit of woodwork, and 3D printing. I hope to entertain, educate, as well as inspire you to build more yourself. I welcome all feedback, so please... if you did or did not like something, let me know. I'm constantly looking to improve. I'm discovering my video style, so you'll see things change as I refine how I want to present my projects. However I go about it, you'll witness numerous project topics being covered and you'll finish watching with a smile. Join me. ⭐ For sponsorship, commissioned builds, and other commercial inquiries,
About Hardware Unknown
Hardware Unknown is a United States YouTube channel run by a maker who builds electronics, woodwork and 3D printed projects, then shows each step on camera. The channel posts long-form tutorials and project showcases, with a median length of about 9 minutes and a total of 13 videos. Its audience is estimated to be mostly male, English-speaking and concentrated in the United States, based on channel data and content type rather than audience surveys.
Viewers appear to be hobbyists and aspiring builders who want to replicate projects, which suits tool and component brands. The channel has a median of about 10,400 views per video, so its reach is modest but steady for its niche. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $200 to $350 per video, roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, compared with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30.
This channel suits electronics component makers, PCB services and hobby tool brands seeking detailed product demos. Note that uploads have been paused since 2021, so confirm current activity before booking.
Written from Hardware Unknown's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hardware Unknown can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hardware
How much does Hardware Unknown charge for a sponsored video?
Hardware Unknown is quoted at about $200 to $350 per long-form sponsored video, based on a median of roughly 10,400 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates are estimates from channel data and may change. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does Hardware Unknown post about on YouTube?
Hardware Unknown posts maker projects covering electronics, woodwork and 3D printing, including Arduino automation, air cannons and beginner circuit board guides. Videos are typically 8 to 12 minutes and include step-by-step build instructions. Uploads have been paused since 2021.
How do I contact Hardware Unknown for a brand deal?
The channel lists business@hardwareunknown.com for sponsorship and commissioned build inquiries. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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