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1. Access and Navigate: Visit the Flux website and log in or sign up if you haven't already. Familiarize yourself with the Flux interface.
2. Start a New Project: To begin a new schematic or PCB layout, look for an option to create a new project on the dashboard or main menu.
3. Design Your Schematic:
   • Place Components: Locate the component library and drag the components you need onto the schematic canvas.
   • Make Connections: Use the wire tool to connect the components. Ensure you're connecting the right pins by referring to each component's datasheet or symbol information.
   • Check Designs: Use the check or validation tool to look for any errors in your schematic, such as unconnected pins or incompatible voltage levels.
4. Transition to PCB Layout: Once your schematic is finished and checked, move on to laying out the PCB. This process translates your schematic into a physical board design.
   • Place Footprints: Similar to placing components, now you'll place the physical footprints of each component onto the PCB canvas.
   • Route Traces: Connect the footprints with traces, which represent the physical wires on the PCB. Pay attention to trace width for power handling and spacing for signal integrity.
   • Define Board Layers: If your design is complex, you might use multiple layers for signals, power, and ground. Assign and route traces to these layers accordingly.
   • Final Checks: Run a design rule check (DRC) to ensure that your PCB complies with manufacturing capabilities and hasn't any errors such as trace overlaps or insufficient spacing.
5. Output and Manufacture: When your PCB layout is complete, generate the necessary output files for manufacturing, like Gerber files, and send them to a PCB manufacturer.
6. Learn and Expand: Make use of the Help and Tutorials section to deepen your understanding and capabilities within Flux. This includes:
   • First project guidance
   • In-depth tutorials
   • A comprehensive reference section
7. Seek Support and Collaborate: Participate in the Flux Slack community for support and to meet other users. Use the live support options if you encounter issues.