KiCad "Wires not connected to anything" ERC warning
KiCad electrical rule check (schematic) message: Wires not connected to anything (wire_dangling in kicad-cli reports).
What it means
A wire segment touches no pin, label or other wire. It is usually a leftover from editing, but it can also be the end of a connection you meant to make.
Common causes
- Leftover wires after moving symbols.
- A wire that ends just short of a pin.
How to fix it
- Delete the stray wire, or drag its end onto the pin it was meant for.
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- Pin not connected
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- Unconnected wire endpoint (
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Checked against KiCad 10's source and documentation. Last reviewed 2026-11-07.
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