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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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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 · 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

Hand drawn "K" with symbolic people behind it. A large hand is placed a coin with a heart on it on top of the "K". The image has watercolor shading and says "2026 SUPPORT"

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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 · 10/12/2025

That's because I was pasting in the stock logo and mashing it for the perspective. Didn't come out quite right but this was a quick job.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/12/2025

No. Not AI. Work is owned by KiCad, hence no additioinal attribution needed.

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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 · 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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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 11/09/2025

Wayne Stambaugh covers the plan for v10 at #KiCon Europe

Man standing in front of large group presenting

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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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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 18/08/2025

Hey, look at that, Bluesky lets us upload svg files. Here's the original

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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 · 29/05/2025

Amit Bahl from Sierra Circuits presenting on DFM using custom rules in KiCad at KiCon North America 2025

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 29/05/2025

Mike Engelhardt (of LTSPICE fame) talks about his new project QSPICE.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 29/05/2025

Wayne Stambaugh talking about the state of KiCad right now

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 29/05/2025

Morgan Allen on KiConnect KiCad - @freecad.bsky.social interface at #kicon

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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 · 08/04/2025

That was fun! We should do it again!

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 17/03/2025

Stop by IPC APEX this week and chat with us at booth 942. Should be a great show!

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 26/02/2025

KiCon North America 2025 is happening May 28-30 Come and join the conference on all things KiCad. Talk submissions currently being accepted. For full details see the blog post on the KiCad website. www.kicad.org/blog/2025/02...

A simple flat illustration of a palm tree at sunset. The sunset is composed of banded solid colors in decreasing line widths, creating a gradient effect. The palm tree is silhouetted giving it a retro appearance. In front of the banded sunset is the word "KiCon25" and at the bottom in a teal green is the text "San Diego, May 28-30

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/02/2025

Fresh from FOSDEM, we have a new shirt design at the KiCad store shop.kicad.org/products/bob... Make sure that you know all your different kinds of FETs.

Tan colored t-shirt with three red schematic symbols on the front. On the left, there is a JFET symbol with the word "JFET" in green underneath. In the middle, there is a MOSFET symbol with the word "MOSFET" in green underneath. On the right, there is a symbol that looks like it might be a FET symbol except that it has a thick 'T' where the gate connection would be making the symbol look like the helmet of Boba Fett from Star Wars. Underneath in the word "BOBAFET"

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 14/02/2025

Calling all AppImage experts! We have a paid job to build a KiCad AppImage build pipeline on our GitLab CI. €1k flat rate. e-mail tasks@kicad.org if you'd like to take this on.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/02/2025

KiCad: Für große wie kleine Unternehmen.

Zwei alte Männer in Geschäftsanzügen. Einer sitzt und der andere steht. Beide halten Biergläser mit Bier darin. Sie scheinen sich in einem schicken, dunkel holzgetäfelten Büro zu befinden. Die Bildunterschrift lautet: „Vervenden wir immer KiCad? Nicht immer... Aber immer öfter“

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 02/02/2025

Amazing talk by @openflexure.bsky.social at #fosdem2025. If you don't know these guys, check them out today. openflexure.org/projects/mic...

Packed audience hall listening to presentation

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 02/02/2025

Open hardware dinner at FOSDEM 2025 with the amazing @freecad.bsky.social team. Lots of great conversations on cooperation and coordination

Two long tables with many people sitting to eat dinner. There are hanging light fixtures casting a warm light over the group. People extend into a far back room

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 01/02/2025

Setting up at FOSDEM with the awesome @freecad.bsky.social folks!

Wayne Stambaugh sitting behind a table with a freeCAD and KiCad banner in the background

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 28/01/2025

FOSDEM, here we come! We're converging on the largest gathering of open source enthusiasts in the world. If you're around Brussels this weekend, stop by the KiCad stand in the AW building. We have some nifty swag for you

Monty Burns flying a plane over an island. He is wearing an aviator cap and goggles and a bomber jacket. He is looking down and saying "And it has freedom written all over it"

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 23/01/2025

Are you going to be around Brussels for FOSDEM? Want to learn more about coding KiCad? We are hosting a (3rd annual) Learn to Code KiCad Day. Stop by and join us. There is coffee, snacks and lunch provided. Sign up here: forms.gle/dE9cxmeySEN7...

Approximately 15 developers sitting at long tables with laptops out. Everyone is smiling. In the background are large glass windows overlooking an open foyer.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 18/01/2025

What's this? Oh, nothing much. Just KICAD VERSION 9RC2 dropped! We are only a couple weeks away from the final release. Test out the nightly builds now and see if you can find any showstoppers that we can fix before that happens. forum.kicad.info/t/stable-ver...

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 15/01/2025

Post a picture of yourself from a different era

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/12/2024

Just in time for KiCad's 2024 End of Year funding campaign, we have new 2025 sustainer-level t-shirts available, designed by the amazing Mellin Paulo Bernardo. The new shirts are upgraded with 100% soft, organic cotton. Get yours today at donate.kicad.org

Female model facing the camera and looking to their right. They are wearing a black t-shirt that says "*heart* KiCad" in blue bodge wire with kapton tape.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 17/11/2024

Post KiCon developer discussion. Thanks to HQ NextPCB for hosting us in Shenzhen and organizing a great conference. We'll see everyone in 2025!

Meeting room table with developers and open laptops looking at a presentation screen that says "Graphical Abstraction Layer"

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 16/11/2024

KiCad developers at the Maker Faire Shenzhen after party.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 16/11/2024

Lead Developer John Beard goes brave and does live footprint design at KiCon Asia. Fully successful as well. Look for this video in the next weeks.

John Beard, standing at a podium in front of display screen that says "Come for a Design-Along". In the foreground, many people are watching the presentation.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 16/11/2024

Developer roundtable at KiCon Asia 2024. Some great questions from the audience, focusing on how the KiCad team integrates and develops the EDA tool for the worldwide community.

6 KiCad developers sitting on stage with a KiCon Asia banner behind them

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 14/11/2024

First day of KiCon Asia! KiCad Intermediate training day

KiCon conference poster with directional arrow

KiCon Asia conference poster with Wayne Stambaugh in front

Seth Hillbrand standing on stage teaching KiCad's training session. Screen behind him says "System Configuration"

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 13/11/2024

Arrived in Hong Kong for the annual KiCon Asia (kicon.kicad.org/asia2024/en/) taking place this week in Shenzhen. It's going to be a great conference!

Large train arrival hall, bustling with people and capped with soaring skylights

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/10/2024

We were lucky to be placed next to @PCBWayOfficial and Anson Bao. It was a great convention; thanks to everyone we had the opportunity to talk with today! Number 1 question: "How is KiCad here!?!" Maybe worth a blog post later

Seth Hillbrand and Anson Bao standing next to each other holding PCBWay/KiCad tote bags

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 09/10/2024

#KiCad at #PCBWest today (booth 614). Stop by and say hi, get some swag, try out version 9.

KiCad booth at PCBWest. Table with KiCad flyers and a screen demonstrating KiCad shown behind

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 20/09/2024

Fabien Corona of the KiCad development team discusses the new creepage checks in KiCad version 9 at KiCon Europe

Fabien on stage with darkened audience in foreground. Presentation screen showing clearance matrix.

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 20/09/2024

Wayne Stambaugh talking about the status of the KiCad project at KiCon Europe 2024.

Wayne Stambaugh talking at KiCon Europe. Screen visible showing KiCad Project Status

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 20/09/2024

Day two of KiCon Europe is starting with OdinTheNerd taking about encapsulating knowledge in hardware design

Speaker on stage at KiCon with screen showing an opamp doing the Gangnam style dance

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/09/2024

Tomasz Wlostowski demonstrating multi channel routing and dragging at KiCon Europe 2024! Coming in v9

Tomasz speaking on stage with screen showing multi channel drag behind him

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/09/2024

André Alcalde discusses best ways to transform images of schematics into useful schematics in KiCad at KiCon Europe 2024

André Alcalde presenting on stage with screen showing schematics

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/09/2024

KiCon Europe is started! Excellent talks from MNT's Lukas Hartmann and others

People in presentation room listening to very interesting talk on open hardware

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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 30/08/2024

KiCon Europe 2024 talk schedule posted. See you all there! pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe...

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