PCB-First vs Enclosure-First 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 means developing the electronics and mechanical design together—schematic, PCB, enclosure, and manufacturing checks—while iterating on how they fit and function.
  • PCB-first: Start with the circuit, then place and route the board. Design the enclosure around its outline, mounting holes, connectors, and heat sources. This works well when electrical performance drives the product, but the enclosure may need to grow or change to fit.
  • Enclosure-first: Start with the product’s shape, size, mounting, and user-facing controls. Fit the PCB and connectors into that space, iterating on placement as needed. This works well when ergonomics or a fixed installation space matters most, but it puts tighter constraints on the electronics.
Both workflows involve back-and-forth rather than a one-way handoff. I haven’t inspected or changed your project in this turn; this is a workflow overview only. Execution stopped because your ACUs ran out.

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