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Added a set of common generic relays

KiCad Bot requested to merge github/fork/Holt-Racing/hrl-generic-relays into master

Created by: osholt

I added generic relays to device library of the following popular configurations: Relay_DPDT image Relay_DPST_NC image Relay_DPST_NO image Relay_SPDT image Relay_SPST_NC image Relay_SPST_NO image

All symbols are consistent with the fully specified relays used in the relays library. Generic relays encounter similar problems to generic op amps regarding pin numbering: every package and every manufacturer uses different conventions. I picked a simple convention to follow in line with generic op amps.

All symbols were tested with the checklib.py script and comply with all KLC guidelines applicable to generic parts.

I have not included any latching relays but I (or someone else) may do this in the future.

As this is a generic library contribution I have not included any specific datasheet or footprint information.

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