Updated: 03/19/2023 5:30 P.M. PST
3D Models 1-4 Watt Resistors (wrl/stp)
50 values
VRML2 & AP242 STEP File Formats
(Full Color with Coding where Compatible)
Footprint Orientation Left to Right:
Pin 1 @ -0.15in. (X axis) 0in. (Y axis)
Pin 2 @ 0.15in. (X axis) 0in. (Y axis)
Download Link:
https://www.invntefx.com/ssl/_3dmodels/KICADRSTRS.zip
Unzip Foldername: KICADRSTRS.zip
Open this instructions help text file:
kicadrstrhlp.txt
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3D MODEL WRL/STP FILES
Copy Foldername: R_1-4W_3D
To --->
V6.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\6.0\share\kicad\3dmodels\
and
V7.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\3dmodels\
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PCB MODEL FOOTPRINT FILES
Copy Foldername:
R_1-4W_V6.pretty
To --->
V6.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\6.0\share\kicad\footprints\
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Copy Foldername:
R_1-4W_V7.pretty
To --->
V7.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\footprints\
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V6.0
Open PCB Editor --->
Preferences (File Menu Tab) --->
Manage Footprint Libraries ...
At Bottom 'Click On' Folder Icon
GOTO --->
C:\Program Files\KiCad\6.0\share\kicad\footprints\
Add Foldername: R_1-4W_V6.pretty
In PCB Editor 'Press A Key' or Add Footprint Icon [Right Menu Bar] ...
GOTO --->
C:\Program Files\KiCad\6.0\share\kicad\footprints\R_1-4W_V6
Add Footprint Filename: R_1-4W.kicad_mod
Return to 'Select Item(s)' Arrow Icon [Right Menu Bar]
'Double-Click' on Footprint (Opens Footprint Properties) --->
Select 3D Models (Far Right Tab)
Assign 3D Resistor Model of Choice
V6.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\6.0\share\kicad\3dmodels\ R_1-4W_3D\
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V7.0
Open PCB Editor --->
Preferences (Tab) --->
Manage Footprint Libraries ...
At Bottom 'Click On' Folder Icon
GOTO --->
C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\footprints\
Add Foldername: R_1-4W_V7.pretty
In PCB Editor 'Press A Key' or Add Footprint Icon [Right Menu Bar] ...
GOTO --->
C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\footprints\R_1-4W_V7
Add Footprint Filename: R_1-4W.kicad_mod
Return to 'Select Item(s)' Arrow Icon [Right Menu Bar]
'Double-Click' on Footprint (Opens Footprint Properties) --->
Select 3D Models (Far Right Tab)
Assign 3D Resistor Model of Choice
V7.0 Directory
C:\Program Files\KiCad\7.0\share\kicad\3dmodels\ R_1-4W_3D\
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