Schematic symbols, footprint libraries and 3D models for any CAD software! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: VanitarNordic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2019, 06:51:14 pm
content: Recently I found a very interesting website which I decided to share here. it holds the library information (I think around 15,206,168 so far) of many electronic components (schematic symbol, footprint, 3D, datasheet). even if the component does not exist in the database, it can be designed online quickly, or it could be ordered to be designed for free!At least from today, I will not waste my time to design footprints and/or schematic symbols. I can remember my mistakes in the footprint design or PINs order and frustrations afterwardhttps://componentsearchengine.com

author: DerekG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 06, 2019, 11:45:30 pm
content: Yes, it is run by SamacSys who are based in the UK.I've found the easiest way is to search for the part on Mouser (who have partnered with SamacSys), then select the associated ECAD model & you will be sent off to the appropriate download containing the schematic, footprint & 3D.More can be found here:http://www.samacsys.com/pcb-part-libraries/

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2019, 05:47:31 pm
content: meh .. another one of these 'promise the sk'y but deliver mediocre symbols and footprints.

author: Fire Doger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2019, 06:38:07 pm
content: Altium test:1: Doesn't directly support Altium (a message said they work with them etc...)To import to AD you use data for PADS library (http://www.samacsys.com/altium-designer-library-instructions/)2: For QFN they used round pads covered by a cooper plane??Its a gamble to use this footprintMaybe manufacturer sends an email to verifyIf they don't you get a pad covered with soldermask and if you need stencil you get a round blob of paste instead of proper square...That thing is broken, at least for Altium.

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2019, 08:14:24 pm
content: that's my gripe too when i tested them out :-import using pads intermediate format-no step files- wrong pad shapes- wrong layer association- doesn't follow any IPC guideline

author: VanitarNordic
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2019, 08:31:09 am
content: QuoteWhat is the part number?

author: r0d3z1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2019, 12:59:59 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on January 08, 2019, 08:14:24 pmI am the same opinion, their footprints are not a reference, but they have a big database and usually they are a good starting point. At least, the symbols are quite good.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2019, 02:49:36 pm
content: I've been able to find many 3D models for DipTrace from3DContentCentral.You will need to create an account to download the models. There is NO cost involved.There are many file formats available. In my case STEP and VRML formats.http://www.3dcontentcentral.com/

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2019, 04:35:49 pm
content: Quote from: r0d3z1 on January 15, 2019, 12:59:59 pmeven their symbols are mediocre at best.connectors are all drawn as a rectangular blobic's don't group pins logically. it's just a bunch of pins...