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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/
downloads.kicad.org
August 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
kicad.org
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...
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...
www.kicad.org
August 18, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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freecad.org
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
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…
blog.freecad.org
July 23, 2026 at 4:10 AM
kicad.org
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/
July 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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peterdalmaris.bsky.social
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
April 5, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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freecad.org
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
KiCad 10 and FreeCAD 1.1 are substantial
YouTube video by Tech Dregs
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March 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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aisler.net
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.
March 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
kicad.org
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 Mode KiCad schematic hop overs KiCad Graphical Rule Editor
March 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
kicad.org
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
February 25, 2026 at 5:34 PM
kicad.org
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
February 19, 2026 at 12:51 AM
kicad.org
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
downloads.kicad.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:22 AM
kicad.org
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"
January 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
kicad.org
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.
December 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
kicad.org
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...
KiCad v10 Demo Project Nomination
Nominate exciting new projects to be included as demo examples in the upcoming KiCad version 10 release.
forms.gle
December 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
kicad.org
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
One Tool, One Journey: How KiCad Builds Professional Skills & Engineering Mindsets | Peter Dalmaris
YouTube video by KiCad
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December 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
kicad.org
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.
December 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
kicad.org
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"
December 3, 2025 at 9:52 PM
kicad.org
Andrew Greenberg from PSU, gives a masterclass in making intelligible, useful schematic diagrams at KiCon North America

youtu.be/X0hd_v8qRiY
Actually Useful Schematics in KiCad - Andrew Greenberg
YouTube video by KiCad
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November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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ericmigi.com
I'm pleased to share the schematic AND Kicad project for Pebble 2 Duo - useful if you are have fun hacking! github.com/coredevices/...
November 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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www.kicad.org/blog/2025/10...
Cartoon trick or treaters receiving KiCad version 9.0.6. Caption says "No Tricks, Only Treats This Year"
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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freecad.org
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
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…
blog.freecad.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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aisler.net
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
October 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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nextpcb.bsky.social
💥 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
September 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
kicad.org
Wayne Stambaugh covers the plan for v10 at #KiCon Europe
Man standing in front of large group presenting
September 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
kicad.org
Charles Gayot starts off KiCon Europe 2025 with awesome talk on LLMs in KiCad
Room of people with presenter at front
September 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM