Quick Start

This guide will walk you through creating your first PCB project in Flux. By the end, you'll have a simple LED circuit designed and ready for manufacturing.

Step 1: Create a New Project

1. Go to flux.ai and sign in to your account
2. Click the New Project button in the top navigation
3. Give your project a name (e.g., "My First LED Circuit")
4. Click Create

Step 2: Add Components

In the schematic editor, you'll add the components for your circuit:

1. Press A or click the Add Component button in the toolbar
2. Search for "LED" and select a standard LED
3. Click to place it on the schematic
4. Repeat to add a resistor (search for "resistor 330 ohm")
5. Add a 2-pin header for power input

Step 3: Connect Components

Now wire up your circuit:

1. Click on a component pin to start a wire
2. Click on another pin to complete the connection
3. Connect the LED anode to the resistor
4. Connect the resistor to the positive header pin
5. Connect the LED cathode to the ground header pin

Step 4: Switch to PCB Layout

With your schematic complete, switch to the PCB editor:

1. Click the PCB tab at the top of the editor
2. Your components will appear with airwires showing connections
3. Arrange components by dragging them into position

Step 5: Route Traces

Connect your components with copper traces:

1. Click on a pad to start routing
2. Click to place trace segments
3. Double-click to finish the trace
4. Repeat for all connections

Step 6: Export for Manufacturing

When your design is complete:

1. Click File > Export > Manufacturing Files
2. Select the files you need (Gerber, BOM, etc.)
3. Click Download

Next Steps

Congratulations! You've created your first PCB in Flux. Here's what to explore next:

• Learn about Copilot for AI-assisted design
• Explore Core Concepts for deeper understanding
• Try the Routing Tutorial for advanced techniques