Flux PCB and Enclosure Design Workflows

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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 means working through the electronics, PCB, enclosure, and how they fit together—not just drawing a circuit.
  • PCB-first: Start with the circuit, place connectors and components, then design an enclosure around the board. It suits electronics-led projects where performance and routing matter most. The trade-off: the enclosure may need to grow or change to fit.
  • Enclosure-first: Start with the product’s shape, size, mounting, and user-facing controls. Then fit the PCB and connectors inside those limits. It suits products where appearance or fit is fixed. The trade-off: tighter mechanical limits can make board layout harder.
Both workflows are iterative: check connector access, mounting, clearances, heat, and assembly as the design develops. Neither means finishing one half before considering the other.
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