New to FreeCAD? This in-depth tutorial models a real bike stem from scratch and covers the errors you'll actually run into. Experienced users will pick up a few tricks too. youtube.com/watch?v=KmtqNaGPiiQ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #3DPrinting #PartDesign #CAM #CNC #Bike #FOSS

I made a parametric shoe last model for cosplay shoe making based on a 2019 research paper: codeberg.org/NHF/Utilitie...

It's #FreeCADFriday! Whether you're designing parts, buildings, props or just learning - show us what you're working on! Drop your screenshots, renders or videos below! #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #3DPrinting

55 PRs merged this week. FreeCAD no longer wastes 2% CPU when idle, read-only documents are now visible in the tree, plus CAM gets auto tag placement and Sketcher input handling improvements. blog.freecad.org/2026/05/06/wip-wednesday-6-may-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

Thanks to @freecad.org and @prusa3d.com, my 10-year-old son designed and built a replacement part for an old, broken toy car. All in under half an hour (I helped by taking the measurements). Many thanks to the entire open-source software and hardware community. You make amazing things possible!

📌 Οur friends at @freecad.org are launching the first-ever community design contest, in partnership with @labcrafter.co.uk. The 2026 Contest focuses on #OpenScience hardware, inviting participants to design an open hardware pinch valve. Find out more at: blog.freecad.org/2026/05/01/f...

FreeCAD GSoC 2026 projects are in! 3D parametric sketching, a revamped TechDraw annotation workflow, Robot workbench revival, BIM data dictionary & multibody dynamics viz (Assembly + FEM). blog.freecad.org/2026/05/02/gsoc2026-projects-announced/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #MbD #BIM #robot #GSoC

FreeCAD design contest! Design an open hardware pinch valve for the open science community. Cash prizes: $500, $250 and $100. Share the post and enter now! blog.freecad.org/2026/05/01/freecad-community-design-contest-2026-open-science/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #OpenHardware #Design #Contest

New this week: PartDesign now opens the attachment dialog when creating a sketch. Plus BIM floor covering tool, CAM mirrored paths & STEP/IGES import progress indicator. blog.freecad.org/2026/04/29/wip-wednesday-29-april-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource #CAM #BIM #FOSS

FreeCAD 2025 Annual Report is out: strong growth across development, funding, and community efforts. For 2026, the focus shifts to stability, documentation, infrastructure, and sustained contributor support. Read more: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/24/2... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #FPA #FOSS

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It's #FreeCADFriday! The weekend is almost here, show us what you built this week. Screenshots, renders, videos, works in progress... all welcome. Drop them below! #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #CAM #3DPrinting #Maker #FOSS

73 PRs merged this week. Highlight: async document recomputation keeps the UI responsive during heavy operations. Plus Sketcher Cancel button, CAM fixes & more. blog.freecad.org/2026/04/22/wip-wednesday-22-april-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

New FreeCAD workbench: Design for Manufacture. Checks your models for injection molding issues like draft angles and sharp internals. Find it in the Addon Manager. blog.freecad.org/2026/04/21/new-wip-design-for-manufacture-workbench/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #CAM #DFM #Addon #injectionmolding

FreeCAD 1.1.1 is out: a fast follow-up to 1.1.0 with many small fixes to improve day-to-day use. Download it from the release page and check the changelog: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/15/f... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD

The third post in my series on making a Metal Gear is up! otac0n.com/blog/2026/04... #metal-gear-solid #metal-gear-mk.II #robotics #freecad

I ported my #PublicDomain WIDE Pill Case to #FreeCAD. You can get it here: www.printables.com/model/149421... This port was a bit more challenging since it uses a lot more object references/patterns. With this port, I've decided to move to FreeCAD for all my future projects. Thanks FreeCAD ❤️ !

Turning A Bluetooth Caliper Into A #FreeCAD Input Device via Hackaday hackaday.com/2026/04/05/t...

I used #FreeCAD to design the cover and spacer for my electric guitar’s 3-way switch. If this switch is directly installed on the guard plate, the exposed part of the selector handle will be too short. Using a 1-millimeter aluminum alloy cover with a spacer is very suitable.

#FreeCAD が1.1になったのだが、オブジェクト個別のカスタムカラーが全部破壊されて参った。しかも色選択ダイアログがWindows風からmacosシステムデフォルトに入れ替わって戻す方法もなく混乱。まあメモリ消費が多少減りレンダリングは早くなり3点照明採用で正面向きの白トビがなくなったのは良い。のだが、なぜかスケっチャー画面がVGA見たいなやたら低解像度になってしまい、ズームアウトすると全部潰れてしまうようになった。Retina解像度を認識できなくなったなコイツ？？あと相変わらずツールバーの設定がCommit出来ずにすぐ壊れるのが治ってないし。

The face plate for the piece I'm building is going to be attached to the wooden frame behind it. The acrylic isn't thick enough to allow for countersunk holes, so I designed "collars" that are conical to allow the screw to sit down in them. This is version 3. #Maker #FreeCad #3DPrinting

This week, I created this dispenser for AA and AAA batteries in #freecad. The FreeCAD file and STL can be found on Printables. https://www.printables.com/model/1676944-ultimate-dual-aa-aaa-battery-dispenser #freecadfriday #diy #3dprinting #cad

It's #FreeCADFriday - show us what you're building, fixing, or experimenting with in FreeCAD. Share your screenshots, renders, WIPs, macros, addons, or finished models and tag them with #FreeCADFriday so the community can see and discuss them. #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Make #CAM #3DPrinting

Q1 2026 grants selected: funding covers website docs overhaul, Assembly & Sketcher development, CAM kernel upgrade, new ISO symbols in TechDraw, and Lens platform improvements. Your donations will enable more in the future! blog.freecad.org/2026/04/06/q... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #Grants #FOSS

Turns out FreeCAD literally is rocket science. The Rocket Workbench + CfdOF are being used to analyse rocket stability and drag with CFD. Read the story: blog.freecad.org/2026/04/03/freecad-it-is-rocket-science/ #FreeCAD #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #Rocket #Rocketry

This is on my list of tutorials to do! I did the bike frame a couple of weeks ago. Love the animation and exploded view!

Something simple today, a friend needed something to wrap her embroidery thread around that fit's the dimensions of the storage box 🪡

It looks great 😃👍🏻

Happy Friday! What are you designing this week? Share your FreeCAD projects below, screenshots, renders, videos, anything goes. We love to see what the community is building! #FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #CAD #OpenSource #CAM #3DPrinting #Maker

153 PRs merged this week! Sketcher gets grid on by default, NaviCube now rotates and centers on double-click, plus a ton of CAM fixes. blog.freecad.org/2026/04/01/wip-wednesday-1-april-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

This video covers new features of native #IFC authoring in recently released #FreeCAD 1.1. Note that native IFC functionality is still work in progress: youtu.be/tLyc84Xq4wQ #OpenSource #FCBLounge #BIM #openBIM

I've been working on learning #FreeCAD recently. One of my larger learning projects has been to port some of my OnShape designs to FreeCAD so its easier for people to modify. I'm happy to report that my pill case now has an associated FreeCAD document: www.printables.com/model/923492...

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

I'll have to take some screen shots of my basic model later today. I was able to get a working handle for my drawing tablet holder, on my adjustable arm. I ordered an aluminum rod and got a perfect version on the second try. I may do another set for the to to better manipulate the screen.

Help the development of FreeCAD by installing the optional Telemetry addon via the Addon Manager. If gives developers insights on how the app is used by collecting anonymous data with respect for your privacy (GDPR-compliant). See the data: www.freecad.org/telemetry.php #FreeCAD #OpenSource #FOSS

"FreeCAD 1.1 is amazing. I used it to replace a broken bracket on a scooter by drawing and printing it myself."

A great study using FreeCAD Rocket Workbench and CfdOF workbenches. Comparing predictions to reality! #FreeCAD www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgRg...

It's #FreeCADFriday! FreeCAD 1.1 just dropped this week. Have you tried it yet? Share your projects, first impressions or feedback below. We want to hear from you! #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD

FreeCAD 1.1 is out and 1.2-dev is already rolling. New this week: mass properties tool for volume, COG and inertia. Plus 100 PRs merged! blog.freecad.org/2026/03/25/wip-wednesday-25-march-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

Read more about FreeCAD & Pixi in this blog post: prefix.dev/blog/how-fr...

#FreeCAD 1.1 has been released on Tuesday! This video overview covers improvements of the new version in the core part of the application: youtu.be/K2CZinD7o9s #OpenSource #FCBLounge #cad #BIM #NewRelease

MangoJelly also shared a peak inside some of the new features and improvements to FreeCAD 1.1 for you to get started. What is your favorite new feature? www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSwv... #FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #OpenSource #FOSS #Maker #3DPrint

In case you want a condensed overview of the changes and new features in FreeCAD 1.1 - Deltahedra has a great video about it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYdo... #FreeCAD #CAD #CAM #Maker #3DPrinting #OpenSource #FOSS

#FreeCAD 1.1 is out! Transparent Part Design previews and draggers, Assembly and FEM animations, Sketcher Projection & Intersection, 3-point lighting and more! Notes: wiki.freecad.org/Release_notes_1.1 Get it: freecad.org/downloads Support the project: wiki.freecad.org/Donate youtu.be/a9biWv_M8p8

This is an urban block solar study project performed using Solar Workbench in #FreeCAD by Francisco Rosa. The new Solar Workbench utilizes Ladybug Tools for the analysis. You can read more about the project here: forum.freecad.org/viewtopic.ph... #OpenSource #BIM #AEC #ladybugtools

I'm making progress on my first reverse engineering project. I'm trying to make a systainer liner for my Festool LR32 sled. Plus I would like to model some new centering guides for it. Scanned it using the revopoint Metro Y Pro. Freecad to model it using the point cloud.

Cosmetic threads just landed in FreeCAD! A feature request from 2013, finally here. Big thanks to @alfrix for making it happen. blog.freecad.org/2026/03/20/new-feature-merged-cosmetic-threads/ #FreeCAD #CAD #PartDesign #OpenSource

It's the first day of spring 🌱 Time to show what you've been building in FreeCAD! Drop your screenshots, photos or videos below. We want to see your projects! #FreeCAD #FreeCADFriday #CAD #OpenSource #Maker #CAM

This is huge: Multi-file editing lands in v1.2 - switch documents without submitting or closing tasks first or open two sketches in parallel. Plus cosmetic threads in PartDesign & more. blog.freecad.org/2026/03/18/wip-wednesday-18-march-2026/ #FreeCAD #WIPWednesday #CAD #OpenSource

New rules for AI in FreeCAD development: AI may assist, but raw outputs are not accepted. Contributors must review, justify, and ensure quality, while avoiding copyright risks. blog.freecad.org/2026/03/16/r... #FreeCAD #OpenSource #CAD #AI