This could change the way we MAKE THINGS

In this video, we take a deep dive into PCB design using a new AI-powered tool called Flux. You'll see the complete end-to-end process of creating a breakout board for the ICM-42670-P, a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) from TDK.
Flux helps make PCB design more accessible to makers, engineers, and enthusiasts who may have found traditional tools intimidating or overly complex.
This was a fun project to work on—I hope you enjoy the video!



🔧 Sponsored by FLUX
A massive thank you to Flux for supporting this video! You can try their amazing platform for free for two weeks to get you up and running.

Check them out here: https://www.flux.ai/
💡 Check out their YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@buildwithflux

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:19 The Project
03:45 The MPU-6050
04:27 The new ICM-42670-P IMU
05:12 Discovering Flux
07:28 A New Project
08:24 AI figures out the project
11:24 Making the Schematic
14:22 PCB Layout Starts
21:49 Checking the Project Settings
24:31 AI Trace Wiring
26:09 Finishing up the PCB
28:08 Outro and Final Thoughts



📢 Resources & Links:

Links from the video:
The ICM-42670-P chip:
https://invensense.tdk.com/products/motion-tracking/6-axis/icm-42670-p/
PCBWay Capabilities:
https://www.pcbway.com/capabilities.html

YouTube - Phil’s Lab:
https://www.youtube.com/@PhilsLab




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PCBWay:
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