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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 28/09/2026
10.0.7 release candidate 1 available See the blog post on the KiCad website for more information. www.kicad.org/blog/2026/09...
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KiCad Version 10.0.7 Release Candidate 1 Available
The first release candidate for version 10.0.7 is available for testing. Version 10.0.7 will be released soon unless critical issues are found in testing this release candidate. There may be additiona...
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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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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/08/2026
KiCad->Help->Report a Bug Please attach the Console.app crash report
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/08/2026
Send us a crash report from your Mac when this happens
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 19/08/2026
Coming soon! 10.0.6! Please test out our RC1 build and let us know if anything needs fixing before we do the full release next week! www.kicad.org/blog/2026/08...
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KiCad Version 10.0.6 Release Candidate 1 Available
The first release candidate for version 10.0.6 is available for testing. Version 10.0.6 will be released soon unless critical issues are found in testing this release candidate. There may be additiona...
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 25/07/2026
Right click for options
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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
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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 · 14/06/2026
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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
YouTube video by Tech Dregs
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 01/04/2026
That is the new autosave/backup system. You can disable that or add .history to your gitignore if you have git configured to add hidden files by default
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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...
KiCad Windows Dark ModeKiCad schematic hop oversKiCad Graphical Rule Editor
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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!
KiCad booth at DesignCon
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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...
The KiCad logo under a funnel with other EDA logos being fed into the funnel
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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
Approved by Arturo™. Definitely going for a new motto
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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 · 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 · 11/12/2025
Every third Wednesday, we could come up with some fake work for you to do also. 😉
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/12/2025
No, vam dibuixar la imatge sencera com si miressis dins d’una capsa perquè volíem que tingués un aire de mash-up entre l’art déco dels 60 i el neoplasticisme. Però al final les dimensions no ens quadraven per a xarxes, així que la vam retallar a una perspectiva 2,5x2.
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/12/2025
Why, yes! It was created using a digital illustration tool called "Inkscape". I highly recommend 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 · 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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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 28/10/2025
FOSDEM 2026, FreeCAD Day and the Open Hardware and CAD/CAM Devroom Cfp Every year there's lot's of FreeCAD activity centred around the fantastic FOSDEM event in Brussels. blog.freecad.org/2025/10/28/f... #FOSDEM #FOSDEM2026 #CAD #CAM #OSHW #FreeCAD #Events #Announcement
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FOSDEM 2026, FreeCAD Day and the Open Hardware and CAD/CAM Devroom Cfp
Every year there's lot's of FreeCAD activity centred around the fantastic FOSDEM event in Brussels. This year as well as the usual FreeCAD Day, Chris Hennes (@chennes) and Jo Hinchliffe (@concreted…
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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.
 
Below that, multiple progress bars are shown.
 
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 · 25/09/2025
They are in the manufacturing boards business. They would like more people ordering boards from them. Having a centralized repository makes ordering them easier. Your license is not overridden by the host
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 25/09/2025
100% legit. @nextpcb.bsky.social are wonderful supporters of the KiCad project and we will be making a blog post about this new OSHW site soon
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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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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 · 08/09/2025
Looking forward to KiCon Europe this week! Should be a great event. pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe...
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https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/schedule/
KiCon Europe 2025 Get different formats: curl https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/schedule/\?format=table (default) curl https://pretalx.kicad.org/kicon-europe-2025/schedule/\?...
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 18/08/2025
Bummer. Spoke too soon. We can upload svg but they get converted. Any case, if you'd like a copy of the svg, just let us know
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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
Nope. Hand drawn Inkscape
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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!
Comic book-type POW drawing with the KiCad Ki logo in the center and 9.0.4 underneath
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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
YouTube video by KiCad
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 10/06/2025
Whether we can fully support Wayland is not up to us. As explained in the blog post, if the features do not exist, there is nothing we can do.
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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
YouTube video by Vincent Nguyen
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