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FreeCAD is a free and open source multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
Download FreeCAD: freecad.org/downloads
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FreeCAD is a free and open source multiplatform 3D parametric modeler.
Download FreeCAD: freecad.org/downloads
Support the project: wiki.freecad.org/Donate
#FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #OpenSource #Maker #3DPrinting #BIM #FEA
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The drive of my pool robot was so worn down that the propeller kept slipping. So I designed a new one in #freecad and 3D printed it.
The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the […]
[Original post on oldbytes.space]
The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the […]
[Original post on oldbytes.space]
October 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The drive of my pool robot was so worn down that the propeller kept slipping. So I designed a new one in #freecad and 3D printed it.
The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the […]
[Original post on oldbytes.space]
The orange drive spins constantly and locks into the propeller via a helical dog clutch, so the propeller only turns while the […]
[Original post on oldbytes.space]
It's #FreeCADFriday! Skip the screenshot if you want, just reply with one thing: what FreeCAD tool or workbench have you used the most this week?
We'll go first: Part Design Defeaturing, it's been a lifesaver on STEP imports lately.
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
We'll go first: Part Design Defeaturing, it's been a lifesaver on STEP imports lately.
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
October 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
It's #FreeCADFriday! Skip the screenshot if you want, just reply with one thing: what FreeCAD tool or workbench have you used the most this week?
We'll go first: Part Design Defeaturing, it's been a lifesaver on STEP imports lately.
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
We'll go first: Part Design Defeaturing, it's been a lifesaver on STEP imports lately.
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
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October 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Last minute addition for 26.3: Part Design gets new pattern types: Circular, Path and Point, distributing instances along curves, points or concentric circles. All patterns now support suppressing individual instances - including the original instance - right from the 3D View.
#FreeCAD #CAD
#FreeCAD #CAD
October 1, 2026 at 6:05 PM
103 PRs merged this week. PartDesign exposes new circular, path and point pattern tools with suppression controls. CAM had 29 PRs alone, including Fanuc postprocessor support and a new ramp method.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/30/wip-wednesday-30-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/30/wip-wednesday-30-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
WIP Wednesday, 30 September 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher chennes fixed the Fit All command so that it can zoom in, not just zoom out (PR#33080) and patched the code to retain constraint names on auto-scale (PR#3…
blog.freecad.org
October 1, 2026 at 6:09 AM
103 PRs merged this week. PartDesign exposes new circular, path and point pattern tools with suppression controls. CAM had 29 PRs alone, including Fanuc postprocessor support and a new ramp method.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/30/wip-wednesday-30-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/30/wip-wednesday-30-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
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This #FreeCAD BIM tutorial shows how to model a floor plan based on a raster image sketch. It shows useful techniques for placing and editing walls, doors, and windows.
Watch the video here: youtu.be/65Q_4uSTRPM
#OpenSource #FCBLounge
Watch the video here: youtu.be/65Q_4uSTRPM
#OpenSource #FCBLounge
Tracing Walls from an Image Floor Plan in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
youtu.be
September 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This #FreeCAD BIM tutorial shows how to model a floor plan based on a raster image sketch. It shows useful techniques for placing and editing walls, doors, and windows.
Watch the video here: youtu.be/65Q_4uSTRPM
#OpenSource #FCBLounge
Watch the video here: youtu.be/65Q_4uSTRPM
#OpenSource #FCBLounge
FreeCAD 1.1.4 is out, fixing over 30 bugs in the stable v1.1 series. No new features, but notable fixes include a Part segfault on faulty geometry and safeguards against ZipSlip vulnerabilities. Update recommended.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/28/freecad-1-1-4-released/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/28/freecad-1-1-4-released/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
FreeCAD 1.1.4 released
The FreeCAD development team has just released v1.1.4 that fixes over 30 bugs in the stable v1.1 series. There are no new features in this release (expect those in v26.3 to be released later this y…
blog.freecad.org
September 29, 2026 at 5:57 AM
FreeCAD 1.1.4 is out, fixing over 30 bugs in the stable v1.1 series. No new features, but notable fixes include a Part segfault on faulty geometry and safeguards against ZipSlip vulnerabilities. Update recommended.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/28/freecad-1-1-4-released/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/28/freecad-1-1-4-released/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource
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Yesterday, I've made a replacement handle for the spout of our rainwater tank which broke off. It has a snug fit and worked first try. It's made from ASA which should withstand the UV exposure with no issue. :3
#freecad #prusa #3dprinting
#freecad #prusa #3dprinting
September 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Yesterday, I've made a replacement handle for the spout of our rainwater tank which broke off. It has a snug fit and worked first try. It's made from ASA which should withstand the UV exposure with no issue. :3
#freecad #prusa #3dprinting
#freecad #prusa #3dprinting
It’s #FreeCADFriday - take a look through the hashtag and show the community what you’ve been working on with #FreeCAD.
Sketches, assemblies, FEM, CAM, renders, plugins, scripts, 3D prints, strange prototypes - everything counts.
Share yours and boost others.
#OpenSource #CAD #Maker #CAM #3DPrint
Sketches, assemblies, FEM, CAM, renders, plugins, scripts, 3D prints, strange prototypes - everything counts.
Share yours and boost others.
#OpenSource #CAD #Maker #CAM #3DPrint
September 25, 2026 at 6:44 AM
It’s #FreeCADFriday - take a look through the hashtag and show the community what you’ve been working on with #FreeCAD.
Sketches, assemblies, FEM, CAM, renders, plugins, scripts, 3D prints, strange prototypes - everything counts.
Share yours and boost others.
#OpenSource #CAD #Maker #CAM #3DPrint
Sketches, assemblies, FEM, CAM, renders, plugins, scripts, 3D prints, strange prototypes - everything counts.
Share yours and boost others.
#OpenSource #CAD #Maker #CAM #3DPrint
98 PRs merged! Sketcher commands now get Experimental or Development labels to control UI visibility. TechDraw view captions can be moved and edited on the page. Plus pinch and two finger scroll on Apple trackpads.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/23/wip-wednesday-23-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/23/wip-wednesday-23-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday
WIP Wednesday, 23 September 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher chennes made it possible to mark specific commands as Stable, Experimental, or Development to control their visibility in the UI based on how mature the c…
blog.freecad.org
September 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM
98 PRs merged! Sketcher commands now get Experimental or Development labels to control UI visibility. TechDraw view captions can be moved and edited on the page. Plus pinch and two finger scroll on Apple trackpads.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/23/wip-wednesday-23-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/23/wip-wednesday-23-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday
Use the Facebinder to loft between two parts that have no sketch geometry, like wing sections from an imported airfoil profile. A handy trick for when standard lofting tools don't apply in Part WB.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/21/tutorial-lofting-between-parts-with-facebinders/
#FreeCAD #CAD #Draft
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/21/tutorial-lofting-between-parts-with-facebinders/
#FreeCAD #CAD #Draft
Tutorial: Lofting between Parts with Facebinders
The Draft Workbench has an interesting tool called Facebinder which can be used to perform actions like lofting or extruding from faces rather than from sketch geometry or wires. Whilst a somewhat …
blog.freecad.org
September 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Use the Facebinder to loft between two parts that have no sketch geometry, like wing sections from an imported airfoil profile. A handy trick for when standard lofting tools don't apply in Part WB.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/21/tutorial-lofting-between-parts-with-facebinders/
#FreeCAD #CAD #Draft
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/21/tutorial-lofting-between-parts-with-facebinders/
#FreeCAD #CAD #Draft
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El asentamiento del hogar: ese momento en que la pieza original de la ventana deja de llegar📐
Calibre, un toque de CAD para hacer una versión XL y solucionado con impresión 3D.🛠️✨
Nuevo post en el blog con la jugada completa 👇
kris3dmind.substack.com/p/cuando-la-...
#3DPrinting #Maker #DIY #FreeCAD
Calibre, un toque de CAD para hacer una versión XL y solucionado con impresión 3D.🛠️✨
Nuevo post en el blog con la jugada completa 👇
kris3dmind.substack.com/p/cuando-la-...
#3DPrinting #Maker #DIY #FreeCAD
Cuando la ventana cede y la impresora 3D acude al rescate
Cómo reparar el herraje de una ventana desajustada con impresión 3D y diseño CAD a medida
kris3dmind.substack.com
September 19, 2026 at 8:47 AM
El asentamiento del hogar: ese momento en que la pieza original de la ventana deja de llegar📐
Calibre, un toque de CAD para hacer una versión XL y solucionado con impresión 3D.🛠️✨
Nuevo post en el blog con la jugada completa 👇
kris3dmind.substack.com/p/cuando-la-...
#3DPrinting #Maker #DIY #FreeCAD
Calibre, un toque de CAD para hacer una versión XL y solucionado con impresión 3D.🛠️✨
Nuevo post en el blog con la jugada completa 👇
kris3dmind.substack.com/p/cuando-la-...
#3DPrinting #Maker #DIY #FreeCAD
Announcing lens.freecad.org, a test server for collaborating on FreeCAD projects. Built on Ondsel Lens, it supports organizations, project versioning, sharing with password protection and forum embeds. Try it!
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/18/announcing-lens-test-server/
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/18/announcing-lens-test-server/
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD
Lens
lens.freecad.org
September 19, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Announcing lens.freecad.org, a test server for collaborating on FreeCAD projects. Built on Ondsel Lens, it supports organizations, project versioning, sharing with password protection and forum embeds. Try it!
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/18/announcing-lens-test-server/
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/18/announcing-lens-test-server/
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD
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Modelled this boringbar holder in #freecad for my lathe which can take up to 20mm boringbars. And made it as well:-)
@freecad
#freecadfriday #3dcad #machining
@freecad
#freecadfriday #3dcad #machining
September 18, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Modelled this boringbar holder in #freecad for my lathe which can take up to 20mm boringbars. And made it as well:-)
@freecad
#freecadfriday #3dcad #machining
@freecad
#freecadfriday #3dcad #machining
#FreeCADFriday is here.
Drop your latest model, sketch, assembly, simulation, or addon work. Even small progress counts. Then use the hashtag feed to discover what the community is experimenting with right now.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Maker #Model #Simulation #CFD #FEM #3DPrinting #CAM #CNC #Engineering
Drop your latest model, sketch, assembly, simulation, or addon work. Even small progress counts. Then use the hashtag feed to discover what the community is experimenting with right now.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Maker #Model #Simulation #CFD #FEM #3DPrinting #CAM #CNC #Engineering
September 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
#FreeCADFriday is here.
Drop your latest model, sketch, assembly, simulation, or addon work. Even small progress counts. Then use the hashtag feed to discover what the community is experimenting with right now.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Maker #Model #Simulation #CFD #FEM #3DPrinting #CAM #CNC #Engineering
Drop your latest model, sketch, assembly, simulation, or addon work. Even small progress counts. Then use the hashtag feed to discover what the community is experimenting with right now.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Maker #Model #Simulation #CFD #FEM #3DPrinting #CAM #CNC #Engineering
98 PRs merged this week! CAM adds a planar surfacing operation, BIM's grid now defaults to 10x10m, and Assembly gets several crash and recursion fixes. New Assembly and PD Arrays in the making.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/16/wip-wednesday-16-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/16/wip-wednesday-16-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
WIP Wednesday, 16 September 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Sketcher PaddleStroke fixed document recomputes not honoring a configured default solver (PR#32461). tritao fixed a bug where the solver would fail to converge whe…
blog.freecad.org
September 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
98 PRs merged this week! CAM adds a planar surfacing operation, BIM's grid now defaults to 10x10m, and Assembly gets several crash and recursion fixes. New Assembly and PD Arrays in the making.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/16/wip-wednesday-16-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/16/wip-wednesday-16-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
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This #FreeCAD quick tip shows and improved workflow for placing doors and windows in your #BIM model, which was introduced in FreeCAD 1.1. Check it out here:
youtu.be/XFr-zCIfAGM
#FCBLounge #OpenSource
youtu.be/XFr-zCIfAGM
#FCBLounge #OpenSource
A Trick for Placing Doors & Windows in FreeCAD BIM
YouTube video by FCB Lounge
youtu.be
September 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This #FreeCAD quick tip shows and improved workflow for placing doors and windows in your #BIM model, which was introduced in FreeCAD 1.1. Check it out here:
youtu.be/XFr-zCIfAGM
#FCBLounge #OpenSource
youtu.be/XFr-zCIfAGM
#FCBLounge #OpenSource
New tutorial: model and assemble a fully functional adjustable wrench in FreeCAD. Covers the body, movable jaw, adjusting nut, pin and final assembly step by step.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfQxYMGT-Y
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Assembly #Tutorial
youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfQxYMGT-Y
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Assembly #Tutorial
FreeCAD Beginner Tutorial: Modeling & Assembling an Adjustable Wrench
YouTube video by DuyQuang Dang
youtube.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM
New tutorial: model and assemble a fully functional adjustable wrench in FreeCAD. Covers the body, movable jaw, adjusting nut, pin and final assembly step by step.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfQxYMGT-Y
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Assembly #Tutorial
youtube.com/watch?v=ZMfQxYMGT-Y
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Assembly #Tutorial
The official FreeCAD swag store is now open! Tees, hoodies, mugs, water bottles and more, all designs made in FreeCAD.
Every purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.
shop.freecad.org
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #Shop #FOSS #Donation #Merch
Every purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.
shop.freecad.org
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #Shop #FOSS #Donation #Merch
FreeCAD
The official shop of The FreeCAD project association. Advertise your favorite open source parametric modeler and look stylish in the process. Each purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.
shop.freecad.org
September 12, 2026 at 6:56 AM
The official FreeCAD swag store is now open! Tees, hoodies, mugs, water bottles and more, all designs made in FreeCAD.
Every purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.
shop.freecad.org
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #Shop #FOSS #Donation #Merch
Every purchase includes a small donation to the FPA.
shop.freecad.org
#FreeCAD #OpenSource #Shop #FOSS #Donation #Merch
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I've only finished the typical link pieces for my posable vacuum hose design, but figured what the hey, I'll publish what I have so far and add to #FreeCADFriday.
www.printables.com/model/183974...
www.printables.com/model/183974...
Posable Vacuum Hose (With VarSet to customize) by Jason Wood | Download free STL model | Printables.com
This is my take on modular, posable hosing segments for a vacuum hose.
So far, I only have the typical segments done. | Download free 3D printable STL models
www.printables.com
September 11, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I've only finished the typical link pieces for my posable vacuum hose design, but figured what the hey, I'll publish what I have so far and add to #FreeCADFriday.
www.printables.com/model/183974...
www.printables.com/model/183974...
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In het kader van #FreecadFriday :
De pillendoos van het Kruidvat aangepast naar mijn eigen wensen. Een extra vakje, en wat aangepaste maten zodat mijn dagelijkse pillen er beter in passen, en uit komen.
Parametrisch ontworpen in #Freecad, voor makkelijk aanpassen. Afgedrukt met een #BambuLab P1S
De pillendoos van het Kruidvat aangepast naar mijn eigen wensen. Een extra vakje, en wat aangepaste maten zodat mijn dagelijkse pillen er beter in passen, en uit komen.
Parametrisch ontworpen in #Freecad, voor makkelijk aanpassen. Afgedrukt met een #BambuLab P1S
September 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
In het kader van #FreecadFriday :
De pillendoos van het Kruidvat aangepast naar mijn eigen wensen. Een extra vakje, en wat aangepaste maten zodat mijn dagelijkse pillen er beter in passen, en uit komen.
Parametrisch ontworpen in #Freecad, voor makkelijk aanpassen. Afgedrukt met een #BambuLab P1S
De pillendoos van het Kruidvat aangepast naar mijn eigen wensen. Een extra vakje, en wat aangepaste maten zodat mijn dagelijkse pillen er beter in passen, en uit komen.
Parametrisch ontworpen in #Freecad, voor makkelijk aanpassen. Afgedrukt met een #BambuLab P1S
If it exists in your FreeCAD file, it counts for #FreeCADFriday.
Sketches, assemblies, FEM studies, TechDraw sheets, CAM toolpaths, scripts, experiments - share it, even if it’s incomplete. Then browse the hashtag and learn how others approach the same problems.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Engineering #WIP
Sketches, assemblies, FEM studies, TechDraw sheets, CAM toolpaths, scripts, experiments - share it, even if it’s incomplete. Then browse the hashtag and learn how others approach the same problems.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Engineering #WIP
September 11, 2026 at 4:37 AM
If it exists in your FreeCAD file, it counts for #FreeCADFriday.
Sketches, assemblies, FEM studies, TechDraw sheets, CAM toolpaths, scripts, experiments - share it, even if it’s incomplete. Then browse the hashtag and learn how others approach the same problems.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Engineering #WIP
Sketches, assemblies, FEM studies, TechDraw sheets, CAM toolpaths, scripts, experiments - share it, even if it’s incomplete. Then browse the hashtag and learn how others approach the same problems.
#FreeCAD #CAD #Engineering #WIP
76 PRs merged this week. TechDraw gets a parametric spreadsheet view, .3mf mesh import support lands, and PartDesign Thickness tool adds a recto verso mode. Plus dozens of Sketcher and CAM fixes.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/09/wip-wednesday-9-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/09/wip-wednesday-9-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
WIP Wednesday, 9 September 2026
This week in FreeCAD development: Draft Roy-043 fixed an issue where SVG faces were transformed into B-Spline faces rather than planar faces when imported (PR#32410 and PR#32410). He fixed another …
blog.freecad.org
September 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
76 PRs merged this week. TechDraw gets a parametric spreadsheet view, .3mf mesh import support lands, and PartDesign Thickness tool adds a recto verso mode. Plus dozens of Sketcher and CAM fixes.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/09/wip-wednesday-9-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/09/wip-wednesday-9-september-2026/
#FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource
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#FreeCAD BIM Interior Design Project course by FCB Lounge has been released. It will guide you through creating a bedroom project from scratch to 2D plan and elevation views. You can attend it for free here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#BIM #OpenSource
#BIM #OpenSource
September 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#FreeCAD BIM Interior Design Project course by FCB Lounge has been released. It will guide you through creating a bedroom project from scratch to 2D plan and elevation views. You can attend it for free here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#BIM #OpenSource
#BIM #OpenSource
Spotted on our fediverse: a new Microwave Workbench in development, packed with tools for high frequency design and simulation. Not in the Addon Manager yet, check the repo readme for setup and examples.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #EMW
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #EMW
Spotted: A new Microwave Workbench
Over on our FreeCAD Mastodon account, under our regular #FreeCADFriday hashtag we get to spot all manner of things. Often people post that weeks little 3D printing project, or a small technical dra…
blog.freecad.org
September 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Spotted on our fediverse: a new Microwave Workbench in development, packed with tools for high frequency design and simulation. Not in the Addon Manager yet, check the repo readme for setup and examples.
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #EMW
blog.freecad.org/2026/09/08/spotted-a-new-microwave-workbench/
#FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #EMW