AI Agents for Hardware Design: Meet the New Flux Copilot

Log in or sign up for a free trial to see if you already have the new Copilot. https://bit.ly/43fhiAt Imagine an AI teammate that doesn’t just chat about your PCB ideas, but actively transforms them into schematics—placing parts, connecting circuits, and optimizing your design at your command, all through natural language. That’s exactly what the newly overhauled Flux Copilot does. We’re rolling it out as a Community Beta, with access expanding soon! Ever since we launched Copilot, our goal has been to create a truly collaborative design partner—one that goes beyond offering advice to actually executing on your behalf. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the next major leap in that journey! Copilot is now powered by more advanced reasoning models and has the full context of your project—datasheets, and even your custom design rules—enabling far faster, and more accurate recommendations than any standalone AI chatbot could offer. Best of all, you remain in control, free to accept or refine any of its actions as you progress. Here’s what’s new: ✅ Add Components Directly: Skip manual library searches—just tell Copilot what you need, and watch the parts appear in your schematic. ✅ Automate Wiring: Say “Connect @U1 to @U3,” and Copilot handles pinouts, net assignments, and best practices in seconds. ✅ Smart Component Replacements: Easily swap to a sensor with higher resolution or a more efficient regulator, without manual rework. ✅ Instant BOM Generation: Request a “battery-powered sensor module,” and Copilot compiles your Bill of Materials—no datasheet deep-dives required. Copilot’s not just chat—it’s an AI agent that understands your entire design context, referencing datasheets, design rules, and availability to deliver real-time, accurate help. Resources 📺 Learn more about Copilot: https://bit.ly/43fhiAt 🤝 Flux Community: https://join.slack.com/t/fluxcommunit... Subscribe for more updates on AI-driven PCB design, tutorials, and all things Flux. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:43 -New Features Overview 00:01:36 - Creating a Project from Scratch 00:01:56 - Add Components Directly 00:02:07 - Automate Wiring 00:02:21 - Smart Component Replacements 00:02:34 - Instant BOM Generation 00:04:21 - Conclusion