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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 24/08/2026

OK folks! We found a couple of issues with 10.0.6-rc1, so we've fixed them an issued 10.0.6-rc2. This will become 10.0.6 this week, if you don't find any more. Please give it a test run and let us know if there are any show stoppers! downloads.kicad.org/kicad/

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 23/07/2026

KiCad will use FreeCAD's PlaneGCS constraint solver in v11, already in nightly builds. Also this week: Sketcher precision fixes, faster workbench loading, and prep work for a new renderer. blog.freecad.org/2026/07/22/wip-wednesday-22-july-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

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WIP Wednesday, 22 July 2026

This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher Bojan9597 fixed precision loss in the Dimension tool (PR#30157). PaddleStroke fixed a confusing behavior when entering angle values in the Polyline’s on-v…

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 22/07/2026

KiCad v11 will be gaining geometric constraints. This is based on the excellent library by @freecadnews.bsky.social planegcs. You can test-drive this feature in today's nightly builds downloads.kicad.org/kicad/

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Peter Dalmaris @peterdalmaris.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

I spoke at KiCon Asia 2025 in Shenzhen about something I'm passionate about: eliminating "learning debt" in electronics education. KiCad is the only PCB tool you can learn once and use for life—from student projects to commercial products. What do you think? txplo.re/kicon_asia25 #KiCad #OpenSource

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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 30/03/2026

Two major releases for @kicad.org and FreeCAD in the last weeks. The new versions offer manynnew improvements! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsP... #FreeCAD #KiCAD #OpenSource #FOSS #CAD

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KiCad 10 and FreeCAD 1.1 are substantial

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AISLER @aisler.net · 23/03/2026

To be honest, we might be a bit biased, as a sponsor of @kicad.org - but we love KiCad 10 and naturally fully support it 🧡 See our favourite features in our community post: community.aisler.net/t/kicad-10-i... What is your favourite new feature? 🥰 #KiCad #Electronics #Technology #Manufacturing

AISLER now fully supports KiCad10 - Simply upload your PCB or ODB++ or use our plugin.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 20/03/2026

KiCad version 10 is out today! Lots of features, lots of speed. We hope you like it. www.kicad.org/blog/2026/03...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 25/02/2026

KiCad will be at Booth 1264 at #DesignCon2026 today and Thursday. Stop by and chat with us and test drive KiCad v10!

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/02/2026

KiCad version 10 coming soon with some exciting new features including new importers! www.kicad.org/blog/2026/02...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/02/2026

KiCad has released a new packaging format for Linux. You can know run the latest KiCad using AppImage. This is still in testing, so please give it a spin and let us know if something doesn't work correctly. You can find them at downloads.kicad.org

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 12/01/2026

KiCad is has started our annual fund drive to support the release of v10 and development of v11! Want to know what your support helped build in 2025? Read all about it at www.kicad.org/blog/2026/01... With your help, v11 will be amazing. Help donate here: donate.kicad.org

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 26/12/2025

We were working to get 9.0.7 out in time for the holidays, but we just missed! 9.0.7RC2 is very likely going to be 9.0.7 so please give it a spin and let us know if you see any issues. downloads.kicad.org/kicad/window... kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch/osx/stable/k...

Holiday drawing of a christmas tree with ornaments and a large circuit in the center. Over the top is a banner saying "KiCad 9.0.7RC2 Released!" On the bottom is a compass with "Winter 2025" written on it.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 23/12/2025

KiCad 10 is almost here! That means we need to update our demos. This highlight the features and workflows used in real world KiCad projects. Do you have a favorite project? Nominate them here and we'll reach out to see if they'd like to be featured forms.gle/jHcrZhgStHF3...

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KiCad v10 Demo Project Nomination

Nominate exciting new projects to be included as demo examples in the upcoming KiCad version 10 release.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/12/2025

Dr. Peter Dalmaris gave an amazing talk on learning, KiCad and how we move into the future at KiCon Asia 2025. Watch out for the drop bears though. youtu.be/dMHChUcpDoQ

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One Tool, One Journey: How KiCad Builds Professional Skills & Engineering Mindsets | Peter Dalmaris

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/12/2025

Job opening at KiCad! We're looking to hire a full-time, remote C++ programmer in the US or EU. Details and application at jobs.kipro-pcb.com/jobs/Careers Join our team and build the future of EDA software!

Stylized image of 5 people sitting around a table. The man on the left has a KiCad shirt on.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 03/12/2025

This December is a great time to try out the @aisler.net plugin for KiCad and get an extra discount! They are a long time friend of KiCad and using their plugin is a easy way to support the KiCad EDA community.

KiCad & Aisler partner for a DECEMBER GIFT: 20% off all orders with KiCad plugin. https://community.aisler.net/t/december-gift-for-the-kicad-community-20-off

On the left, we show an example board image over the text "European Manufacturing High Quality PCBs" On the right is an image of two hands shaking over the globe and the caption "Supports the KiCad Community everytime you use the plugin"

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/11/2025

Andrew Greenberg from PSU, gives a masterclass in making intelligible, useful schematic diagrams at KiCon North America youtu.be/X0hd_v8qRiY

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Actually Useful Schematics in KiCad - Andrew Greenberg

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Eric Migicovsky @ericmigi.com · 04/11/2025

I'm pleased to share the schematic AND Kicad project for Pebble 2 Duo - useful if you are have fun hacking! github.com/coredevices/...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 31/10/2025

www.kicad.org/blog/2025/10...

Cartoon trick or treaters receiving KiCad version 9.0.6. Caption says "No Tricks, Only Treats This Year"

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AISLER @aisler.net · 20/10/2025

We are constantly adding new parts to our Lovely Library and are proud to announce that we added the first batch of BJT transistors by Diotec Semiconductor AG. Accelerate your design process with quality, ready-to-use ECAD parts for @kicad.org github.com/AislerHQ/lov... #kicad #electronics

The post has the caption: Power up your design.

Diotec BJT transistors are now available in the AISLER Lovely Library for KiCad.

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18% for BJT Transistors

48% for MOSFETs

100% for Digital Transistors

100% for constant current diodes

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NextPCB @nextpcb.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

💥 You Design, We Donate. Share your project on kicadprojects.com. For every share, NextPCB will donate $10 to @kicad.org on behalf of you. Let's build the future of EDA, together. Share yours! Join us:https://www.kicadprojects.com/ #KiCad #NextPCB #OpenSource

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 11/09/2025

Wayne Stambaugh covers the plan for v10 at #KiCon Europe

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 11/09/2025

Charles Gayot starts off KiCon Europe 2025 with awesome talk on LLMs in KiCad

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Solder Party @solder.party · 09/09/2025

Curious about our upcoming KeebDeck products (www.keebdeck.com)? Find us at KiCon in Bochum, Germany later this week, we’ll be showing off those boards and more!

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KeebDeck

The KeebDeck Keyboard is a compact (85x48mm) 69-key alphanumeric silicone keypad with an orthogonal layout based on standard PC keyboards. It has all the keys a hacker would expect and a few extra one...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 18/08/2025

We're thrilled to announce the next release of KiCad: 9.0.4! www.kicad.org/blog/2025/08... Lots of bugs fixed and performance improved. We're moving on toward 10!

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/06/2025

Wayne Stambaugh's talk on the KiCad Project status at KiCon North America is now online at youtu.be/uUu6nX5VxcA Want to join us at the next KiCon? kicon.kicad.org

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KiCad Project Status - Wayne Stambaugh - KiCon North America 2025

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/06/2025

We have many questions from our Linux community about using Wayland. It is still missing basic functionality that KiCad users have come to expect. We hope that it continues to improve. But for now, if you need to use KiCad on Linux, we recommend installing X11. www.kicad.org/blog/2025/06...

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KiCad and Wayland Support

The KiCad development team frequently receives questions about our support for Wayland. Given that Fedora and Ubuntu are both planning to drop X11 support in the near future, we want to provide clear,...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 05/06/2025

Check out an excellent introduction to KiCad template design for production projects from Vincent Nguyen www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zjy...

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KiCad 8.0 - Project structure, workflow and generating professional documentation

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 29/05/2025

KiCon North America Livestream at www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ui... Come ask questions and get answers in realtime from speakers. Today and tomorrow 9-5 Pacific Time

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2025 KICon North America

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 23/05/2025

#KiCon North America 2025 is proud to have @circuitly.bsky.social as a sponsor! Join us on May 30 at UC San Diego for their talk: “Circuitly’s Design and Architecture: An inside look at a KiCad-compatible, git and web browser-based EDA tool.”

A name card with "Circuitly's Design and Architecture with Jeremy Gordon" printing in white text on a circuit-like background. Above the title are the logos for Circuitly and KiCon 2025. On the right is a circular picture of a man with furrowed brow looking up and to the left.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 21/05/2025

It is almost time for KiCon North America 2025! We have a great lineup of talks covering many aspects of KiCad from around industry, education and research. Check out the schedule at: pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-na-202...

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Chris Wilson @cdwilson.dev · 15/05/2025

Oooh, interesting, this is the first I've heard about this QSPICE integration. Really looking forward to @kicad.org #KiCon in a couple weeks!

“QSPICE Modeling and Simulation Tools for More Effective PCB Layout”
Mike Engelhardt; Talk

QSPICE® is SPICE-based, freely available circuit simulation software that includes tools for making JFET, MOSFET and diode models. This presentation describes and documents the interprocess communication of the different QSPICE processes so they can replace QSPICE schematics with KiCAD schematics to add simulation, marching waveforms, and cross probing to KiCAD. This will enable KiCAD users to integrate QSPICE elements that complement KiCAD capabilities to enhance their circuit simulation, model creation and layout experiences.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 24/04/2025

인베디드 입문자를 위한 가이드! KiCad를 활용한 기본 LED 회로 설계와 PCB 제작 과정을 단계별로 배워보세요. 이 영상은 간단한 회로로 시작하여 KiCad의 기초 사용법을 익히고, AI를 활용해 심볼과 풋프린트를 만드는 방법까지 소개합니다. 비록 기초적인 내용이지만, 앞으로의 발전 가능성을 엿볼 수 있는 좋은 시작점이 될 것입니다. #KiCad #PCB기초 #임베디드입문 #AI활용기초 youtube.com/watch?v=TvWi...

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대학생때 알았더라면 무조건 씁니다. AI만 있으면 PCB 하드웨어 개발 그냥 합니다.

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Greg @gregdavill.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Had an idea, and I nerd-sniped myself into building it... Similar idea to the last ecpbreaker design, but adding the 5Gbps SERDES to enable USB3. The ECP5's serdes supports display-port, so you could probably do some cool alt-mode stuff, but currently only routed for SS USB.

Circuit board rendering. A USB-C port and chips are visible. The board is labelled ECP Breaker r3p0

KiCad PCB design showing a large BGA package and routing on 6 Layers

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Greg @gregdavill.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Spun up a new design to add an ESP32-C3 module to the back of the flip-dot module, along with DC power input. Got a little carried away in inkscape for the silkscreen. Trying out github.com/30350n/pcb2b..., a plugin that is in the KiCad PCM for exporting textures directly into blender, works great

Rending of a circuit board, Components and soldermask look pretty realistic.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 08/04/2025

That was fun! We should do it again!

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 29/03/2025

9.0.1 has been tagged and builds are in progress! Look for the latest and greatest release so far at www.kicad.org shortly!

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KiCad EDA

A Cross Platform and Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite

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Bradán Lane @bradanlane.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I was lucky to have discovered KiCad when I began my electronics and badge making journey. That was v5. This year's KiCon will have a lot of talks focused on v9. "It just keeps getting better!"

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C3VOC releases @media.ccc.de · 23/03/2025

KiCad für Anfänger: Ein Einstieg in die eigene Elektronik has been released on media.ccc.de #clt25 #Vortrag #V4 #clt25deu media.ccc.de/v/clt25-335-kicad-fur-… chemnitzer.linux-tage.de/2025/de/pr…

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OSHWA @oshwassociation.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

At #OHS2025 you can find out how the volunteer librarians of @kicad.org built a combination of technology, policy, and community to handle the daily contributions that come in from all over the world with Kliment! Get your ticket today: 2025.oshwa.org/attend/

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Blenster 🅅 @blenster.com · 22/03/2025

I absolutely love it when my students send me one of their PCBs! Recently I had a chance to teach @colonelpanichacks.bsky.social how to use @kicad.org and he sent me his first PCB: #MakeAllTheThings

Two PCBs on a wooden surface; they are arranged to show the top and the bottom. There is a QR code to a GitHub project

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Anool @anool.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Working on a simple, low cost badge for makerville.io for the next IRL conference sometime soon. Designed using @kicad.org and @freecad.bsky.social

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Peter Dalmaris @peterdalmaris.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

🚀 KiCad Course Updates + Udemy Discount! Learn details here: ✔️ txplo.re/2dc253 ✔️ txplo.re/klp-k9 🎟️ Coupon: KICADMARCH 📅 Expires: 25/03/2025 📌 Enrol here: txplo.re/udemy Perfect for electronics makers, engineers, and hobbyists! Tag anyone who should know about this!

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