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🤫 What am I working on?! #krita #freecad #kicad #fursuitmaker #protogen #furry #cosplay #electronics #programming Thanks to these awesome developers I can do it all on Linux! @freecad.org @kicad.org @krita.org @kde.org

ITS #freecadfriday YIPPEE! I've been working on a 7.5/7¼ inch gauge truck. Ride on model trains :3 The axles will hopefully be 3d prints over ⅜" rod The journal boxes are wood and the rest is ¾x⅛" bar stock

#FreeCADFriday is here! Show us what you're building this week, screenshots, renders, clips, doesn't matter if it's finished or still messy WIP. Reply below, we'll be reading and reposting our favorites. #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #3DPrinting #CAM #CNC #BIM

89 PRs merged this week. Only 5 unresolved blockers left for 26.3! CAM gets new DynaPath and EstlCam postprocessors, plus a fix for Sketcher toolbars vanishing when switching documents. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/21/wwip-wednesday-21-october-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

#FreeCAD 26.3 Release Candidate 2 is available for testing. You can help iron out issues by installing this version and reporting issues you encounter. It is not meant for production use. You can download the RC version here: github.com/FreeCAD/Free...

In case you did not see it: FreeCAD 26.3 RC2 is out, one week after RC1. It fixes the blockers reported by RC1 testers, thank you! Please test RC2 with your real projects and report new findings on GitHub. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/18/freecad-26-3-release-candidate-2/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

FreeCAD 26.3 Release Candidate 2 is out, with the fixes made since RC1. Regressions against 1.1 are the most useful thing you can report right now. Not for production work. Download: github.com/FreeCAD/Free... What's new: wiki.freecad.org/Release_notes_26.3 #FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #FEM #BIM #Maker

Today's #FreeCAD project: replace broken set screw handles on my table saw outfeed rollers. The print fit great on first try (I have done knobs like this before) but took 2 trips to different hardware stores to get the right bolts.

Happy #FreeCADFriday! Whatever you're modeling this week, big project or small experiment, we want to see it. Post a screenshot or clip in the replies. We'll be picking a few favorites to repost. #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker

123 PRs merged this week, 59 of them backports for 26.3. CAM Planar and Rotary Surface are no longer experimental, box selection is faster, and Transform now supports group links. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/14/wip-wednesday-14-october-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

A flying wing UAV designed parametrically in FreeCAD: 11 parameters, each iteration meshed and tested with CFD, then optimized automatically. The result was built from foam and flown. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/13/machine-optimised-flying-wing-design-with-freecad/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #CFD #UAV

Want a tour of what's new in FreeCAD 26.3 RC1? This video walks through default changes, faster recomputes, Sketcher and Part Design improvements, Assembly snapshots, mass properties and more. Try it for yourself! youtube.com/watch?v=WdTyFHY-5r4 #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #MangoJellySolutions #RC

Weekly FreeCAD BIM meetups! Developers and users discuss #BIM WB status, roadmap, 2D drawings, floor plan workflows and door/window tools. Just listen or join the talks! blog.freecad.org/2026/10/09/announcing-freecad-bim-meetups/ #FreeCAD #BIM #OpenSource #CAD #BuildingInformationModeling

I printed a tool holder for my 3D printer. I originally made this ages ago in #SolidWorks. Now, I needed a modified version, so I recreated it in #FreeCAD. It's a fairly easy model. A piece of cake for FreeCAD. #FreeCADFriday #diy #3dprinting

Anything mechanical is inherently occult. Thankfully @freecad.org makes worshipping angles and demons equally easy.

It's #FreeCADFriday! FreeCAD 26.3 RC1 is out. Load your real projects in it, show us screenshots or WIP of what you build, and tell us if something that worked in 1.1 breaks. Keep backups, it's not for production yet. wiki.freecad.org/Release_notes_26.3 #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #CAM #3DPrinting

FreeCAD 26.3 Release Candidate 1 is out! Real models find bugs test suites miss, so please test it and report regressions against 1.1. There are critical blocking issues but the final release is still targeted for November. github.com/FreeCAD/Free... #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

93 PRs merged this week, 36 of them backports as the team polishes the 26.3 release branch. PartDesign gets circular, path and point patterns with interactive suppression. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/07/wip-wednesday-7-october-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

FPA Q3 2026 grants are in: better 3D view rendering with PBR shading, HDR, ambient occlusion and shadows. TechDraw toponaming plus automatic BOM, balloons and hole callouts. KiCad integration for Lens. blog.freecad.org/2026/10/02/2026-q3-grant-program-funded-projects/ #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD

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]

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

#Freecad Nesting in parallel github.com/StevePeters-...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

#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

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

What's New in FreeCAD 26.3? Watch the SW Mania Challenge 2017 model recreated in the dev build, featuring new perpendicular/parallel auto-constraint hints, custom Pocket start position and dimensioning directly to model edges. youtube.com/watch?v=hIRT0C5uP9E #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #PartDesign

CAD model of new chain guard to be printed to replace a missing one from berg go-kart. It will print in 4 parts and each part will snap together #speirgorm #berggokart #freecad #mayo

New tutorial: Part Design and Sketcher improvements in FreeCAD 26.3 dev. Watch the new offset start position, dimensioning directly to model lines and more in action while modeling a real part. youtube.com/watch?v=7L_V79AQl3Q #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #PartDesign #Tutorial #FOSS #Sketcher

Subtractive Part Design features (Pocket, Groove, Loft, Pipe, Helix,...) now support a Common operation alongside the default Subtraction, keeping only shared material instead of removing it. New Operation dropdown in each task panel, with matching preview highlighting. #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource

Modélisation d'une boite à meuh avec @freecad.org #freecad makerworld.com/fr/models/32...