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andy
On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:17:11 -0800 (PST)
yukku yukkoooooo <[email protected]> wrote:

> Andy,
>  Thank you. Please send me the schematic part as well as the foot prints.
> 
> Regards
> yukku  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Andy Eskelson <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 4:36:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [kicad-users] Footprint for a Relay ?
> 
>    
> Many relays have a standard numbering system, especially if they are
> intended to be plugged into some form of holder. there are some
> variations, but generally they are two digit such as 11, 12, 13, 21, 22,
> 23 and so on, the coils are normally A1 and A2. I have also seen some
> bases with a letter and a number as well. The numbers refer to the poles
> and contacts,  so 11 is pole 1 contact 1, 12 is pole 1 contact 2, 21 is
> pole 2 contact 1 and so on. I can't remember offhand which is the normally
> closed/open and common connections, I usually end up buzzing it out to be
> sure :-)
> 
> Miniature PCB mount relays tend to be a little more variable.
> 
> As for footprint, well you use the footprint that matches the relay... 
> (I cannot see one in the standard lib) I drew up a simple footprint the
> last time I used a relay. 
> 
> I've used this SPST 12V 10A directly soldered into the PCB 
> http://www.rapidonl ine.com/searchre sults.aspx? style=0&kw= 60-4600
> 
> and the 60-4110 Double pole socket 
> http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/Relays-Solenoids/PCB-Relays/Miniature-relay-sockets/28667/kw/60-4110
> 
> I have simple footprints for both, if they are of any use you are welcome
> to a copy.
> 
> Andy
> 
> On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:09:33 -0800 (PST)
> yukku yukkoooooo <yukku19752000@ yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> >     I am using the Relay RELAY_2RT from the EEschema "device" library. 
> > I have a couple of question about it -
> > 1.  Why does it not use contiguous pin numbers instead using pins 1,3,5 8,9 
> > and 12,14,16 ? 
> >     My guess is it uses a standard package with missing pins to get double 
> > spacing. Please confirm.
> > 2. What foot print should I use for it in cvpcb ?
> > 
> > Regards
> > yukku
> > 
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