Ai-Powered Pcb Design With Flux

Design an IoT board from scratch with an AI Copilot that reviews designs, reads datasheets, and even routes your board.

What you'll learn

Build an audio data collector with the RP2040 and TPS62840—from schematic to PCB layout with best practices.

Generate schematics with the assistance of an AI Copilot for block diagrams, component research, and auto-wiring.

Use AI Auto Layout to seamlessly route complex boards fast, giving you time to refine critical signals by hand.

Apply proven design principles for practical, manufacturable circuits, backed by automated rule checks and reviews.

Get the most from Flux—learn version control, collaboration, and AI-driven design assistance like a pro.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of electronics and PCB design is helpful but not required.

No prior experience with Flux dot ai needed—course includes a guided introduction to the tool.

A web browser and internet connection to access Flux dot ai’s cloud-based platform.

Optional: Familiarity with schematic capture and basic circuit theory can enhance understanding.

Description

Electronics in the AI Revolution: Future-Proof Your PCB SkillsAI has transformed software development—now it’s hardware’s turn. In this course, you’ll learn how to integrate an AI Copilot into every stage of PCB design, from component research and schematic capture to auto-routing and final manufacturing checks. By leveraging AI-driven automation for tasks big and small, you’ll spend less time wrestling with details and more time creating robust, professional-grade electronics.Whether you’re an ambitious maker or a seasoned engineer, this course shows you exactly how to build a production-ready IoT board from scratch. Along the way, you’ll learn best practices for manufacturable designs and discover how AI can drastically reduce errors and guesswork. If you’re ready to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field—and have fun doing it—this course will future-proof your skills in the new era of electronics design.Course Breakdown:Chapter 1 - Designing Your First PCB in FluxLearn the fundamentals of AI-assisted design by creating a fully functional PCB.Chapter 2 - AI-Assisted Schematic CaptureDiscover how AI streamlines component selection, placement, and net connections.Chapter 3 - PCB Layout and Routing Best PracticesUnderstand AI-driven auto-layout, manual routing techniques, and optimization strategies.Chapter 4 - Design Verification and Manufacturing PreparationValidate designs with automated checks, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.Chapter 5 - Advanced PCB Design TechniquesExplore high-speed design, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) strategies, and differential pairs.Traditional PCB design can be slow and error-prone, requiring meticulous review at every stage. AI-powered design tools enable faster iteration, fewer errors, and improved manufacturability.This course provides a structured, hands-on learning experience, equipping you with the skills to design confidently, optimize efficiently, and leverage AI to its full potential. Whether you are refining your approach or transitioning to a more advanced workflow, this course will provide the expertise needed to elevate your PCB designs.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 00_03_Learning PCB Design with Fluxai - Course Overview

Section 2: Electronics Design and Schematic Capture of a Buck Converter Using AI Agent

Lecture 2 1_01 Navigating the Flux.ai Interface

Lecture 3 1_03 Schematic - Quickstart From Idea to Schematic in Minutes

Lecture 4 1_02 Overview - Workspaces Projects and Collaboration

Lecture 5 1_04 Schematic - Net Wiring with AI Copilot

Lecture 6 1_05 Schematic - Circuit Check with Copilot

Lecture 7 1_06 Schematic - Net Properties AI Calculator

Lecture 8 1_07 Schematic - Intelligent Design Review 1 - Capacitor Voltage Resistor Power

Lecture 9 1_08 Schematic - Detailed Component Selection Guide for Discrete Devices

Lecture 10 1_09 Schematic - Design Review - Parts Availability

Lecture 11 1_10 Schematic - Design Review 2 - Update Parts

Lecture 12 1_11 Schematic - Bill of Materials 1

Section 3: PCB Layout of Buck Converter with AI Agent

Lecture 13 1_12 PCB Navigation

Lecture 14 1_13 PCB Stackup and VIAs

Lecture 15 1_14 Rules Part 1- Silkscreen

Lecture 16 1_15 PCB Outline

Lecture 17 1_16 PCB Part Placement AI and Manually

Lecture 18 1_17 PCB Trace width Calculation with Copilot

Lecture 19 1_18 PCB Rules Part 2 - Trace Widths

Lecture 20 1_19 PCB Rules Part 3 - Clearance

Lecture 21 1_20 PCB Routing 1 - Copper Planes Stitching VIAs

Lecture 22 1_21 PCB Routing 2 - Autorouting

Lecture 23 1_22 PCB Updates - ECO Engineering Change Order

Lecture 24 1_23 PCB Review DRC

Lecture 25 1_24 PCB Silkscreen Logo

Lecture 26 1_25 PCB Outputs - Manufacturing Assembly Files

Lecture 27 1_26 PCB Publishing Sharing

Lecture 28 1_27 Modules - Your Next Project

Section 4: Creating a Fast-Use Module

Lecture 29 1_28 Modules - Creating a Module Part 1 - Schematic

Lecture 30 1_29 Modules - Creating a Module Part 2 - PCB Best Practices

Lecture 31 1_30 Modules - Publishing a Module

Section 5: Components / Parts

Lecture 32 Cloning Components

Lecture 33 Importing Components from KiCAD

Engineers and designers looking to integrate AI into their PCB workflow.,Intermediate designers familiar with KiCad, Altium, or EasyEDA who want to increase efficiency.,Entrepreneurs and makers developing hardware products with a focus on speed and reliability.,Industry professionals transitioning to a cloud-based, AI-enhanced design environment.