Big caps.

[ddj3891]

I ordered some film capacitors from mouser. Some are really big. I'm assuming they'll work since the values are the same as far as I can tell, although they won't fit on the PCB I got from the fine folks at Madbean. The question is, how do I avoid such an issue in the future? I didn't notice anything while ordering that mentioned size.
Also, does color signify anything? Some were yellow. And one looked like a miniature soda can.
I think I'll stick to Mammoth and Small Bear for now...

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[pryde]

Higher voltage rating = larger cap size. Try to stay in the 25 to 50v range.

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[darrenw6000]

if its the green caps then anything from 100nf will be fairly large. Stick to the box film caps, they come in small sizes and make sure they're 5mm pitch.

[EBRAddict]

With film capacitors you want lead spacing (also shorthand l/s) = 5mm or 5.08mm. Usually the voltage is 50V, 63V, 100V.

Early on I ordered a handful of 1000V orange film power caps. Live and learn.