jkriege2
commented
6 years ago Hi!
Looking at the datasheet, I would make them all. true some of the footprints willl be equal (e.g. SLF 6025/28/45), but they all have different height, i.e. different 3D models (you don't need to create the latter, but if somebody does, he does not have to extend the series of footprints).
I would also propose to script them, if it is less work than doing them by hand, or if someone else might profit, because the shapes and parametrization are so generic that the script will be of use for other series.
Best, JAN
I need a TDK SLF footprint for my project and wanted to create all the missing ones.
https://www.mouser.com/ds/2/400/tdk_e531_slf-1207238.pdf
The question now is how should I name them. From the other files it is clear that it should be named simillar to this: L_TDK_SLFXXXX.
The problem now there are several inductors with the same footprint but different names like SLF6025 SLF6028
Should I create a copy of the footprint with each individual name or add multiple names to a single footprint?
Should I write a script or create them by hand?