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• Press CTRL + Z to undo the last action.
• If you need to redo the action you just undid, you can press CTRL + SHIFT + Z.

1. Click on the Flux menu in the top left.
2. Click on the "Change History" menu to access a list of previous versions of your project.
3. The left-side menu will show a list with every version (change) in the project. Select the version you want to restore.
4. Once you've found the version you want to roll back to, click on "Restore Version".

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1. VIN Connections:
   • Power Source: Connect the power supply positive terminal (let's assume net VCC) to $U1:VIN$.
   • Input Capacitor: Connect $C8:P2$, $C9:P2$, and $R4:P1$ to $U1:VIN$. Ensure $C8:P1$ and $C9:P1$ are connected to GND.
2. GND Connections:
   • Connect $U1:GND$ to GND (connect both GND pins).
   • Ensure the GND net includes capacitor grounds $C8:P1$ and $C9:P1$.
3. VOUT Connections:
   • Connect $U1:VOUT$ to the output load (assuming net VOUT).
   • Add appropriate output capacitors if required (e.g., connect $C11:P1$ to VOUT and $C11:P2$ to GND if specified).
4. EN (Enable) Pin:
   • Connect $U1:EN$ to $R4:P2$ and source it from the controlling signal (e.g., net EN).
5. ADJ (Adjust) Pin:
   • Typically, if you're using an adjust pin for setting the output voltage, you'll have a voltage divider. Since no resistors are explicitly defined for this, we'll assume default operation or N.C. (unless specified otherwise).

• Connect $U1:VIN$ to $R4:P1$, $C8:P2$, $C9:P2$.
• Connect $U1:GND$ to GND.
• Connect $U1:VOUT$ to VOUT.
• Connect $U1:EN$ to $R4:P2$.
• Connect $C8:P1$ and $C9:P1$ to GND.

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1. Right-click on the Pin: Right-click on the pin that you want to mark as no connection.
2. Select "No Connect": From the context menu, select the option to mark the pin as a "No Connect".
3. Verify: Ensure that the pin is now marked with the no connection symbol, which indicates that it should not be wired to anything.

1. Right-click on Canvas: Right-click anywhere on the canvas.
2. Select Copilot: Choose the Copilot option for a design review.
3. Review: Take the default prompt, edit it if necessary, and ask Copilot for a design review. This step acts as a sanity check and can also catch unintentional connections or missing components[1].

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1. Add a No Connect Symbol:
   • You can create a text label or a symbol to indicate "NC" (No Connection) near the unconnected pin.
   • In the properties section, make a note that this pin is not to be connected.
2. Use a Visual Marking:
   • You can draw a small line segment near the pin without connecting it to anything.
   • Import a footprint or symbol that denotes no connection and place it adjacent to the pin.

1. Place a No Connection Text Label:
   • Right-click on the blank area of the canvas and select "Insert Comment" (or press C).
   • Type in "NC" and position the comment near the pin to indicate it’s intentionally left unconnected.

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1. Drag and Drop Method:
   • Drag a component until one or more of its pins are on top of the pins from another component, then drop it. The overlapping pins will instantly become connected.
2. Drawing Wires:
   • Draw a wire over multiple pins. Draw your wire in such a way that it overlaps multiple pins, then finish drawing. All of the pins will now be connected to the wire.

1. Using Drag-and-Drop:
   • Click and drag $SPK1$, align its input pin with the output pin of $U1$, then release.
2. Using Wire Drawing:
   • Click to start drawing a wire from $U1:OUT$.
   • Draw the wire to $SPK1:IN$ crossing over the pins.

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• SIM7600G Module
• Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, ESP32)
• Antenna for GSM module
• SIM card with an active data plan
• Power supply (typically 3.6V to 4.2V for the SIM7600G)
• Connectors and wires
• Capacitors for power stabilization

1. Power Supply:
   • Ensure proper power supply to the SIM7600G module. Typical operating voltage is 3.7V, but check the datasheet.
   • You might need a voltage regulator if your power source doesn't provide the required voltage.
2. Connections Between SIM7600G and Microcontroller:
   • UART Communication: This is typically used for communication with the SIM7600G.
     • Connect $\text{SIM7600G:TXD}$ to $\text{Microcontroller:RX}$.
     • Connect $\text{SIM7600G:RXD}$ to $\text{Microcontroller:TX}$.
3. Other Essential Connections:
   • Ground: Connect $\text{SIM7600G:GND}$ to $\text{Microcontroller:GND}$ and power supply ground.
   • Power: Connect $\text{SIM7600G:VCC}$ to the regulated power supply.
4. Antenna:
   • Connect an appropriate GSM antenna to the SIM7600G module.

1. Initialize UART:
   • Set up UART communication between the microcontroller and the SIM7600G.
2. Send AT Commands:
   • Use AT commands to control the SIM7600G module (send SMS, make calls, etc.).

1. Power Up:
   • Insert the SIM card into the SIM7600G module and power up the system.
2. AT Command Testing:
   • Use a serial monitor to send AT commands manually to test the module.

• Check communication: AT
• Check network registration: AT+CREG?
• Send SMS: AT+CMGS="phone_number" followed by the message text and Ctrl + Z

• GPS Tracking (if needed)
• Data transmission (TCP/IP)

• What kind of microcontroller are you planning to use?
• Any specific functionalities you need beyond basic GSM?

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1. Drag a component onto another component. Align the pins from the two components so they overlap.
2. Drop the component. The overlapping pins will instantly become connected. You can leave it there or drag it away to see the wires[1].

1. Select both parts by holding the shift key and clicking on each component you want to connect.
2. Right-click on one of the selected components.
3. Hover over Copilot in the context menu.
4. Click "Connect components". Copilot will use net portals to connect the selected parts[2].

1. Leave a comment asking Copilot to wire up specific components or connections.
2. Use the "Take Action" button if available to have Copilot perform the connections for you. This is especially useful when you have detailed connection requests like wiring up an SPI bus[3].

• Lightning Speed Connections: Some methods and tools within Flux are designed to make connections more intuitive and faster[4].
• Connection Suggestions: You can ask specific questions about component connections directly in your comments. For example, "@copilot how do I connect the flash memory to the RP2040?" to get guided and automatic connections[5].

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1. Name Assignment:
   • Generally, the name of the power net should indicate the voltage level and type. For instance, you might name a 5V power net as "VCC" or "VDD", and the ground net as "GND".
2. Voltage Value:
   • For power nets that represent a specific voltage, you need to specify the voltage value. This can be done by associating a net label or net property to the PowerNet object.

1. PowerNet1: Let’s assume this represents a 3.3V power rail.
   • Rename PowerNet1 to "VCC_3V3".
2. PowerNet2: Let’s assume this represents ground (GND).
   • Rename PowerNet2 to "GND".

1. Adding and Renaming Power Ports:
   • In Flux, you can add a power port by selecting the "Add Component" tool and choosing the appropriate power symbol.
   • Rename the added power port in the properties pane or directly in the schematic.
2. Connecting Power Nets in Flux:
   • Connect the PowerNet1 port to all components requiring 3.3V.
     • Rename PowerNet1 to "VCC_3V3".
   • Connect the PowerNet2 port to all points in your circuit that should be connected to ground (GND).
     • Rename PowerNet2 to "GND".

• PowerNet1 (VIN, 3.3V):
  • Rename PowerNet1 to VCC_3V3.
  • Ensure it is connected to the following:
    • U1:VIN
    • C9:P2
    • C8:P2
• PowerNet2 (GND):
  • Rename PowerNet2 to GND.
  • Ensure it is connected to the following:
    • C12:P1
    • C14:P1
    • C15:P1
    • U1:GND
    • R9:P1

• VCC_3V3: Explicitly note this is 3.3V by adding a text label near the net.
• GND: Typically, GND is understood to be 0V, so an additional label is optional.

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1. Creating an Account:
   • Visit Flux signup to create an account. Enter your username, email, and password, or link your Google account to sign up.
2. Accessing Tutorials:
   • Check out Flux's YouTube channel for video tutorials, crash courses, and recorded events by both the Flux team and independent content creators.
3. Using the Schematic Editor:
   • Start a new project and open the schematic editor. Drag components from the library onto the canvas and drop them where you need them.
   • Position and route the components as needed.
4. Getting Help:
   • If you run into issues, the best place for support is the Flux Slack community, where you can ask questions directly to the Flux team and other users.
5. Schematic Management:
   • Whenever specific connections are suggested by Copilot, you can take action on those suggestions directly within the schematic environment.
6. Simulation:
   • To understand how to use the simulator within Flux, refer to the detailed tutorial by Flux in the documentation section.
7. Soldering and Assembly:
   • If you need tips for soldering electronics, live chat support is available for guidance.

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1. Place a Portal: First, place a portal component from the parts library.
2. Assign Designator: Assign a unique designator to the portal corresponding to your power net (e.g., PWR1, 5V, or any other specific name).
3. Connect Components: Connect your components to the portal using wires or by matching the designator with other portals.

1. Add a Portal to Your Schematic:
   • From the parts library, drag in a portal component. If you're looking for a ground portal, you can search for a portal with a ground symbol $\{\{8a66144c-0122-5dc4-aced-2794c26489a2\}\}$.
2. Assign Designator:
   • Click on the portal and open its properties panel.
   • Enter a designator name that you want for your power net. This could be something like 5V, GND, 3.3V, etc.
3. Connect Using Portals:
   • Add other portals with the same designator name to connect different parts of your circuit to the same power net. Ensure that each portal intended for the same power net has the same designator $\{\{7baec845-287a-5c1f-b595-dcd9e5584f17\}\}$.
4. Highlight Connected Nets (Optional):
   • In Flux, when you click on a net, all instances of the net will be highlighted. This helps verify if connections are correctly linked $\{\{0d7deeec-2167-5c33-8df4-25111792e456\}\}$.

• Portal for 5V: Place a portal and set its designator to 5V.
• Portal for GND: Place another portal and set its designator to GND.

• Designators in Schematic:
  • MCU: Connect MCU:Vcc to PWR1.
  • Sensor: Connect Sensor:Vcc to PWR1.

Connect MCU:Vcc to PWR1.
Connect Sensor:Vcc to PWR1.

Connect MCU:GND to GND1.
Connect Sensor:GND to GND1.

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• Connect $ESD\ Protection\ Diode\ (Designator:\ D1)$:Cathode to $Signal\ Line\ (Designator:\ SIGNAL1)$.

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1. Place Components: First, drag and drop your components from the component library onto the canvas.
2. Select the Wire Tool: Use the wire tool to draw connections between the pins of the components.
3. Connect Pins: Click on the starting pin of a component and draw the connection line to the desired pin of another component.
4. Repeat as Necessary: Continue the process for all your required connections.

• Step 1: Place the ESD protection diode (e.g., D1).
• Step 2:
  • Connect $D1$:Cathode to $SIGNAL1$.

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1. Add Global Labels:
   • Select the Global Label tool from the toolbar on the left side.
   • Click on the pin where you want to place the global label.
   • Name the label accordingly.
2. Naming Consistency:
   • Ensure that both global labels placed on the pins you want to connect have the same name. This will connect the pins through the global label.
3. Connect Pins Using Net Labels:
   • You can add net labels to the pins to identify the nets they are connected to. This is especially useful for clear documentation and understanding of the circuit.
   • Select the Net Label tool and place it on the wires connecting the pins, then name the labels identically to ensure they are part of the same net.

1. Click on the Global Label tool.
2. Place the global label on the first pin, e.g., $R1:1$.
3. Name the label, e.g., VCC.
4. Place another global label on the second pin, e.g., $C1:1$.
5. Name this label VCC as well to connect them.

• Place a Global Label on the net connected to $R1:1$.
• Name the Global Label as VCC.
• Place another Global Label on the net connected to $C1:1$.
• Name this Global Label as VCC.

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1. Switch to the Schematic Tab: Ensure you are in the schematic view.
2. Select the Component: Click on the component for which you want to restore the designator.
3. Edit Component Properties: Use CTRL + E to open the component's properties. Here, you should be able to see and modify the designator field.
4. Re-enter the Designator: Type the appropriate designator (e.g., R1, C1, U1, etc.) according to the component type.

1. Navigate to the PCB Tab: Switch from the schematic tab to the PCB tab$f243c7f7-3ec8-5f07-81ed-cf5ac53bad92$.
2. Activate Designator Display: In the left panel, click on the RULES tab, and activate “Hide Designator + Font Size” and “Remove All Values”$0c56723b-e2a7-5dca-b5d6-e8ace6d36cd3$.
3. Re-position Text: If the designator text was moved or hidden, simply double-click the component or sublayout to edit it and move the desired silkscreen to create an override rule$d3143b37-ad33-544b-a5ca-670cd06eecc9$.

1. Select a Component: Click on your component in the schematic editor.
2. Open Properties: Press CTRL + E to open properties.
3. Edit Designator: Re-enter the designator (e.g., R1).
4. Save Changes: Confirm and save the changes.

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1. Select Text Tool: Use the text tool from the toolbar to place text on your schematic.
2. Insert Text: Click on the schematic where you want to place the text, and enter your annotation.

1. Insert Comment: Right-click on the schematic and select Insert comment[1].
2. Position Comment: Position the comment anywhere on the schematic where you want to provide additional information.
3. Respond or Delete: You can click on the comment bubble to respond, resolve, or delete a comment[2].

1. Add Note: Use the relevant tool to add a note object on your schematic.
2. Position Note: Position the note anywhere you need on the schematic.

• Right-click on the schematic area where you want to add a comment.
• Select Insert comment from the context menu.
• Type your comment and click Save.

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• Connect J1:P11 to J2:GND_1
• Connect J1:P13 to J2:GND_2
• Connect J1:P15 to J2:GND_3
• Connect J1:P17 to J2:GND_4
• Connect J1:P19 to J2:GND_5
• Connect J1:P21 to J2:GND_6
• Connect J1:P25 to J2:NC_1
• Connect J1:P27 to J2:NC_2

• For UART communication:
  • Connect J1:P17 to J2:C1 (If this represents UART RX)
  • Connect J1:P19 to J2:C2 (If this represents UART TX)

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• Designator: PowerNet1
• Pins: 1 (name: P1)
• Element Properties:
  • Designator Prefix: PowerNet
  • Exclude from BOM: true
  • Exclude from PCB: true

1. Power Supply Connection: PowerNet1 is used to distribute power to various components within your schematic. It acts as a common node representing a specific voltage level, typically the input voltage.
2. Connections:
   • PowerNet1 is connected to the positive pin $P_2$ of C9.
   • PowerNet1 is connected to the VIN pin $P_5$ of the voltage regulator U1.
   • PowerNet1 is connected to the positive pin $P_2$ of C8.
   • PowerNet1 is connected to the pin $P_1$ of R4.
3. Purpose: The primary purpose of PowerNet1 is to serve as a reference point for the input voltage that will supply power to your circuits through various connected components. This might be the main supply line from a battery or an external power adapter.

• Connect C9:$P_2$ to PowerNet1:$P_1$.
• Connect U1:VIN to PowerNet1:$P_1$.
• Connect C8:$P_2$ to PowerNet1:$P_1$.
• Connect R4:$P_1$ to PowerNet1:$P_1$.

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1. USB Power:
   • If you are using a microcontroller development board (such as an Arduino), you can connect the 5V pin from the board to PowerNet1.
2. Voltage Regulator:
   • Use a voltage regulator like the NCP1117 to step down from a higher voltage (e.g., 12V) to 5V and connect the 5V output to PowerNet1.
3. External 5V Power Supply:
   • Using an external 5V power adapter, connect the positive output to PowerNet1 and the ground to your circuit ground (GND).

1. Input Voltage Connection:
   • Connect the input voltage (e.g., 12V) to NCP1117:Vin.
2. 5V Output Connection:
   • Connect the output pin of NCP1117 to PowerNet1.
3. Ground Connection:
   • Connect the ground pin of NCP1117 to the common ground (GND) of your circuit.

• Connect the 12V source to NCP1117:Vin.
• Connect NCP1117:Vout to PowerNet1: $P_1$.
• Connect NCP1117:GND to your circuit's common ground (GND).

• Connect the 5V power supply's positive terminal to PowerNet1: $P_1$.
• Connect the 5V power supply's ground to your circuit's GND.

• Connect NCP1117:Vout to PowerNet1: $P_1$ (if using a voltage regulator).
• Connect the 5V power source positive to PowerNet1: $P_1$ (if connecting directly to a 5V source).
• Connect the ground of the voltage regulator or power source to your circuit's GND.

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1. Connect J1:P11 to J2:GND_1.
2. Connect J1:P13 to J2:GND_2.
3. Connect J1:P15 to J2:GND_3.
4. Connect J1:P25 to J2:NC_1.
5. Connect J1:P27 to J2:NC_2.
6. Connect J1:P21 to J2:GND_6.

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1. Add a No Connect Component:
   • Use the library menu to find the element called "No Connect".
   • Drag and drop the "No Connect" marker onto the canvas.
2. Attach the No Connect Marker:
   • Place the "No Connect" marker over the pin that you want to indicate as unconnected.
3. Alternatively (if the specific "No Connect" marker isn't available in the library):
   • You can add a terminal to the pin you want to indicate as unconnected.
   • Label the terminal as "NC" or "No Connect" to make it clear in the schematic.

1. Use the library menu to locate the element called "Terminal."
2. Drag as many terminals as needed for your pins.
3. Select the newly added terminals and change their designator to match the target pin name.

1. Select the terminals you want to edit.
2. Locate the "Pin Number" property in the inspector menu.
3. Type in the pin number.