Chip body sizes are too generic? about kicad-footprint-generator HOT 4 OPEN

The 0805 was decided here: KiCad/kicad-footprints#711

We can of course have them differ between different devices if they indeed are different.

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I didn't take the time to try and find the conversation since I figured we could both recall, but that is it. Thanks.

I suppose when reviewing IPC-SM-782 having unique dimensions for resistors and capacitors (and other package types) was missed. This is easy enough to update in the script. Do you recall if IPC-SM-782 was the only body size source (I know the Google doc massaged things a bit).

So

1. I'll search for another link, but definitely add a comment in the YAML file to tell users what the document is supposed to be.
2. If IPC-SM-782, or another standard doc, is close to the sizes found on the market I'll use it.
3. Since it appears having Rs and Cs the same was accidental when IPC gives unique dimensions, I can split the 'default' body size YAML file (linked above) into cap and resistor files and then call only the appropriate one from the YAML file in the folder above. Easy.

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I'm working on this now.

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PR at #438.

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