Kicad 3d Model. These 3d models are best used in combination with the official footprint libs. Using library loader with kicad.
To assign a 3d model to a footprint open the module properties dialog and enter the 3d settings tab. Snapeda is a free online cad library for kicad with symbols footprints and 3d models for millions of electronic components. Now click the button add 3d shape and select the vrml file that was created as described in create a 3d model using blender and python scripting and convert a 3d model created in blender to kicad readable vrml.
To assign a 3d model to a footprint open the module properties dialog and enter the 3d settings tab.
More likely than not the 3d model will look very wrong. More likely than not the 3d model will look very wrong. Please note you must have library loader v2 39 or later to work with the kicad mod files which now include 3d models. Navigate to the subdirectory in which the 3d model is stored select the file you desire and hit ok.
