--- In [email protected], "marcmendezbermond" <marcmen...@...> wrote: > > Hi all ! > > I am looking for some footprint libs for large screw-terminal electrolytic > capacitors. After searching the usual sources of KiCad libs, the situation is > no better :( That would be great if you could point me to some sample libs > that I would be able to modify to match my components. > > Also, I was wondering how PCB companies would realize the holes for my > terminals. That won't be made as a metallized hole because of the radius (I > guess 5-6 mms) but a simple hole, right ? Should I pay some attention about > the capabilities of the company that will be in charge of my boards ? > > Thanks, > M. > Hi, Are these meant for mounting on a PCB? If the capacitors are the large capacity types that you find in power amplifiers they are normally chassis mounted. Heavy capacitors wil cause the board to bend and put it under stress. If you must mount it on a pcb you can very easily design the footprint in Kicad. Don't know if a fab house will make the pcb for you though.
David.
