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Flux Copilot Just Got Smarter

Written by Lance Cassidy

Published - 2 min read

A screenshot displaying the Flux Copilot Chat dialog box on a computer screen, featuring a selection of specialized AI models, each uniquely tailored for various aspects of hardware design.

For many of you, Flux Copilot has become an indispensable tool in your hardware development flow allowing you new superpowers like checking decoupling capacitors in an instant and recommending replacement parts.

We recognize the importance of accuracy and efficiency in your work, which is why we've been diligently enhancing Copilot's capabilities.

Copilot Experts are more accurate

Today, we're thrilled to unveil Copilot Experts – a new suite of specialized AI models, each fine-tuned for specific tasks to deliver sharper accuracy and faster performance. Now, you have the power to easily select the AI model that best suits your current task, ensuring more precise and swift responses.

How to use Copilot Experts

Accessing Copilot Experts is a breeze. Simply click on the Copilot icon in the comments or chat window, and select your desired expert from the dropdown menu. At launch, we are excited to introduce three distinct expert models:

Generalist: The Versatile All-Rounder

Meet the original Copilot model, now known as the Generalist. This model is your versatile, jack-of-all-trades assistant, ready to tackle a wide array of queries with the same efficiency you've come to appreciate.

For instance, ask the Generalist:

@copilot can you explain to me what’s happening in this circuit?

Librarian: The Parts and Datasheets Specialist

The Librarian shines when it comes to parts inquiries and effortlessly navigating through datasheets. If you're looking to delve into specifics about a component, the Librarian is your go-to expert.

@copilot am I using the right amount of decoupling for U1?

Help: Your Flux Navigator

This is your go-to for Flux product guidance. Have questions about how to use the tool? Don’t feel like sifting through the documentation? Just ask the Help Expert for the answers. For example:

@copilot how do I change the stackup of my PCB?

Copilot shortcuts also get an upgrade

We recently launched Copilot Shortcuts, which are powerful pre-made questions that you can ask Copilot with the click of a button. With Experts, those Shortcuts now automatically route to the best Expert for the job - meaning you get the best answers without having to do any work.

Flux copilot chat screen showing how you can access powerful pre-made questions that you can ask Copilot with the click of a button. With Experts, those Shortcuts now automatically route to the best Expert for the job - meaning you get the best answers without having to do any work.

Copilot Experts is a testament to all of the feedback we’ve gotten from the community over the last year. Try out the Copilot Experts today to see how we’re taking your feedback, and using it to make the best AI tool in the industry!

About the author

Lance Cassidy

Co-Founder at Flux

Lance is Co-Founder & CDO of Flux, a hardware design platform that's revolutionizing how teams create and iterate on circuits. Find him on Flux @lwcassid

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