PCB and Enclosure Design

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Briefly describe what it's like to design a complete product in Flux. Help me understand what the PCB-first and enclosure-first design workflows are like to work with.

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Designing a complete product in Flux is an iterative workflow where the electronics, PCB layout, firmware needs, and mechanical enclosure stay in one project and can be checked against each other.
  • PCB-first: Define requirements → design and verify the schematic → size, place, and route the PCB → build the enclosure around the finished board, connectors, controls, mounting holes, and keepouts. This is usually fastest when electrical functionality and board cost dominate.
  • Enclosure-first: Define how the product is held, mounted, accessed, and manufactured → establish the enclosure envelope, ports, controls, and internal constraints → shape the PCB and component placement to fit. This is best when appearance, ergonomics, or mechanical fit defines the product.
In practice, neither is strictly one-way: PCB-first often triggers connector or case adjustments, while enclosure-first may need mechanical changes for routing, antennas, thermals, or assembly. Flux supports that loop by keeping the board and 3D geometry together, then helping move through verification and manufacturing outputs.
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