Trim potentiometer Breadboard & PCB Footprint
Trim potentiometer is included as a reusable generic component for Breadboard and PCB Lite. Its 10 × 10 mm PCB body and 4-position breadboard span geometry gives you a practical starting point for passive circuit prototypes and through-hole PCB assemblies, while every placed instance can retain project-specific engineering data.
- Library ID
- potentiometer-9mm
- Category
- Passives
- Editor symbol
- trimpot
- Available in
- Breadboard, PCB Lite
- Breadboard package
- Module
- Breadboard span
- 4 hole positions
- PCB footprint
- Trimmer 9 mm
- Footprint body
- 10 × 10 mm
- Pad layout
- Single row
- Pitch
- 2.54 mm
- Nominal drill
- 1 mm
- Nominal pad
- 2 mm
What this component entry includes
The Trim potentiometer entry combines the editor symbol key “trimpot” with a physical representation sized for passive circuit prototypes and through-hole PCB assemblies. Search terms such as variable resistor, trimmer are attached to the catalog entry so it is easier to find from the left component library.
- Library ID: potentiometer-9mm
- Category: Passives
- Editor symbol: trimpot
- Available in: Breadboard, PCB Lite
- Breadboard package: Module
- Breadboard span: 4 hole positions
How it behaves in the editor
Add the part from the physical component library, then position it in Breadboard. The editor stores the physical part ID with the placed device so the schematic record, selected footprint, panel position, and reports remain connected instead of becoming unrelated drawings.
- Connectivity-aware placement on the generated breadboard
- Supported through-hole pad generation in PCB Lite
- Shared schematic device identity across physical views
- Editable project manufacturer and catalog fields
- Footprint dimensions shown before PCB routing
Adapt it to a real manufacturer part
Use the custom part builder to record manufacturer, catalog number, terminal roles, symbol-pin mappings, width, height, depth, and mounting data. Saved project parts are versioned and placed devices retain an immutable definition snapshot.
- Check the latest manufacturer dimensional drawing
- Verify terminal or pad numbering against the schematic
- Confirm installation clearance and heat-dissipation requirements
- Record the exact catalog number and datasheet URL in the project
Use this component in five steps
- Open Breadboard and search for “Trim potentiometer” in the Components panel.
- Place the part, then select it to review its engineering and physical properties.
- Enter the real manufacturer and catalog number and adjust dimensions where the selected product differs.
- Check the hole or pad arrangement against the datasheet before routing wires or PCB tracks.
- Save or release the project so the selected physical data stays with the issued design.
Engineering boundaries
- This library entry is a generic, editable starting point—not a manufacturer-certified CAD model. Confirm the selected manufacturer drawing, pin numbering, tolerances, clearances, and cutout before fabrication.
- PCB Lite currently focuses on supported through-hole footprints; this entry does not imply SMD, mask, paste, courtyard, or manufacturer DFM validation.
- Electrical ratings shown in project fields are documentation inputs; they are not automatically certified against regional codes or the component datasheet.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trim potentiometer available in the online editor?
Yes. Search for it in the Components panel while using Breadboard and PCB Lite. The placed component keeps the library ID with its engineering record.
What dimensions does this Trim potentiometer entry use?
The editable catalog profile uses 10 × 10 mm PCB body and 4-position breadboard span. These are starting dimensions and should be checked against the exact ordered part and its current manufacturer drawing.
Can I change the dimensions or terminal map?
Yes. Use the custom part builder to copy a compatible archetype, then define manufacturer, catalog number, width, height, depth, mounting, physical terminals, semantic roles, and symbol-pin mappings. Placed devices retain an immutable revision snapshot.
Is this a manufacturer-certified model?
This library entry is a generic, editable starting point—not a manufacturer-certified CAD model. Confirm the selected manufacturer drawing, pin numbering, tolerances, clearances, and cutout before fabrication.