Hello,
I’m new to Kicad.
I’m using ver 4.07
I need to place 1/8 thru hole resistors
I don’t seem them in the library
Where can I find a 1/8 resistor ?
KiCad doesn’t really have a notion of the wattage of a resistor.
In the schematic, you would use the symbol R for all resistors, regardless of resistance, wattage, etc. You can use the value field to store the resistance, and optionally other parameters like the wattage. (You can also add custom fields if you like.)
In the PCB, there are many resistor footprints to choose from, but they are based on the physical size of the resistor, not the wattage. It doesn’t have to be exact; just choose a footprint that’s the same size or slightly bigger than your resistor.
Most likely, Resistors_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal would be a fine choice; it’s what I use for most of my resistors. But check the dimensions to be sure. The L is the length of the resistor, D is the diameter, and P is the spacing between the holes (so of course it is longer than the length).
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