📋 Templates: Reusable Note Structures

Use these as starting points. Copy, rename with date, and fill in.

🏗️ Project Template

File: 10-Projects/[DATE]-PROJECT-NAME.md

# Project Name

## Overview
- **Status**: Planning / In Progress / Complete
- **Start Date**: YYYY-MM-DD
- **Target Date**: YYYY-MM-DD
- **Team**: Names of involved people
- **Links**: Related [[Projects]], [[Systems]], [[Resources]]

## Goal
What are we trying to achieve? (1-2 sentences)

## Context & Why
Why does this matter? What problem does it solve?

Related: [[Similar-Projects]]

## Design & Specifications
### Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Item | Qty | Cost/Unit | Source | Notes |
|------|-----|-----------|--------|-------|
|      |     |           |        |       |

### Design Drawings/Schematics
(Link to images, PDFs, or detailed diagrams)

### Key Decisions
- Decision 1: Why we chose X over Y
- Decision 2: Trade-off analysis

## Implementation Plan
### Phase 1: Prep (Week 1)
- [ ] Task 1 - Owner
- [ ] Task 2 - Owner

### Phase 2: Build (Week 2-3)
- [ ] Task 1 - Owner
- [ ] Task 2 - Owner

### Phase 3: Testing (Week 4)
- [ ] Task 1 - Owner

### Phase 4: Deploy & Document (Week 5)
- [ ] Task 1 - Owner

## Labor & Costs
- **Estimated Total Cost**: $X
- **Estimated Labor**: Y hours
- **Cost per Unit** (if replicable): $Z

## Learning & Challenges
### What Went Well
- Item 1
- Item 2

### What Was Hard
- Challenge 1 (Solution: ...)
- Challenge 2 (Solution: ...)

### Unexpected Discoveries
- Learning 1
- Learning 2

## Results & Outcomes
- Performance metric 1: Actual value
- Performance metric 2: Actual value
- Efficiency gain / cost savings / reliability improvement

## Replication Guide
Could someone else build this from this documentation?
- [ ] Yes, clear steps and designs
- [ ] Mostly, needs clarification on: ___
- [ ] No, missing critical info: ___

## Next Steps
- What should happen next?
- Who will maintain/iterate?
- Lessons for future projects?

## Related Projects
- [[Project-Similar-1]]
- [[Project-Similar-2]]

## Photos & Documentation
(Link to external storage if large files)

---

*Last Updated: YYYY-MM-DD*  
*Contributor: Name*

📊 System Performance Log Template

File: 10-Projects/[SYSTEM-NAME]/[MONTH]-Performance.md

# Solar System Performance — January 2024

## System Overview
- **Array**: 5 kW
- **Battery**: 15 kWh LiFePO4
- **Location**: [Address]
- **Latitude/Longitude**: [coordinates]

## Monthly Summary
| Metric | Target | Actual | % of Target |
|--------|--------|--------|-------------|
| Solar generation (kWh) | 600 | 520 | 87% |
| Days autonomy | 3 | 2.8 | 93% |
| Peak daily load | 25 kWh | 24.3 | 97% |
| Battery efficiency | >95% | 94% | 99% |

## Daily Log
| Date | Weather | Generation | Load | Notes |
|------|---------|-----------|------|-------|
| Jan 1 | Cloudy | 8.2 kWh | 18 kWh | Cold, low sun angle |
| Jan 2 | Clear | 12.5 kWh | 19 kWh | Peak performance |

## Issues & Maintenance
- [ ] Solar panels cleaned
- [ ] Battery terminals checked
- [ ] Inverter cooling fan cleaned
- [ ] Breaker test
- **Issues Found**: 
  - Corrosion on positive terminal (cleaned with baking soda)
  - One panel 5% lower output (contacted vendor)

## Seasonal Notes
Winter efficiency is lower than summer.
- January: 87% of expected
- Mitigation: Reduce non-essential load, prioritize essential

## Analysis & Insights
- System performed well given winter cloudiness
- Battery management excellent (94% roundtrip efficiency)
- Load management training reducing peak demand
- Year-over-year (vs Jan 2023): +3% efficiency from new panels

## Photo Documentation
(Before/after, system state, maintenance shots)

---

*Logged by: Name*  
*Date: 2024-02-01*

🏫 Workshop/Skill-Share Template

File: 09-Community-Building/[DATE]-WORKSHOP-[TOPIC].md

# Workshop: [Topic]

## Details
- **Date**: YYYY-MM-DD, TIME-TIME
- **Location**: [Address]
- **Facilitator**: [Name]
- **Expected Participants**: [Number]
- **Skill Level**: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
- **Cost**: Free / $X per person

## Goal
What will participants be able to do after this workshop?

## Agenda
- 0:00-0:10 - Intro & learning objectives
- 0:10-0:30 - Concept explanation
- 0:30-1:20 - Hands-on practice
- 1:20-1:30 - Q&A & resources

## Materials Needed
| Item | Qty | Cost | Source |
|------|-----|------|--------|
|      |     |      |        |

*Per person*: $X

## Setup
- Room layout (demo area, participation space)
- Safety equipment needed
- Technology (slides, samples, live demo)

## Participant Feedback
- Understanding level (1-5): Average 4.2
- Would attend again? 9/10 yes
- Top comment: "Really practical, enjoyed hands-on"
- Improvement requested: "More time for Q&A"

## Facilitator Notes
### What Worked
- [Item]

### What Didn't
- [Item]

### Lessons for Next Time
- [Lesson]

## Content (Detailed)
[Copy of actual teaching content, slides, key points]

## Resources Shared
- Links: [[Resource-1]], [[Resource-2]]
- Books recommended: Title (author)
- Follow-up assignments:

## Next Workshop
Topic suggestions:
- [Suggestion 1]
- [Suggestion 2]

---

*Facilitated by: Name*  
*Next facilitator: [Name] — shadow this one first*

🛠️ Technical Build Documentation Template

File: 03-DIY-Infrastructure/[PROJECT]-Build-Log.md

# Build: [Device/System Name]

## Objective
What does this do? Why did we build it?

## Design Reference
- Schematic: [[Link-to-schematic]]
- CAD files: [Link]
- Inspiration: [[Existing-similar-device]]

## Parts List & Sources
| Part | Qty | Part # | Source | Cost | Status |
|------|-----|--------|--------|------|--------|
| Microcontroller | 1 | STM32L476 | Digikey | $8 | ✓ Received |
| Sensor | 1 | DHT22 | AliExpress | $3 | ⏳ In transit |

**Total Estimated Cost**: $X  
**Actual Cost**: $Y (difference due to: _____)

## Assembly Log

### Stage 1: Preparation (Date: YYYY-MM-DD)
- [ ] Parts inventory verified
- [ ] Workspace prepared
- [ ] Tools tested
- [ ] Safety equipment ready

**Time Spent**: X hours  
**Issues**: None / [Issue and resolution]

### Stage 2: PCB Assembly (Date: YYYY-MM-DD)
- [ ] Solder microcontroller
- [ ] Add supporting components
- [ ] Inspect for bridges/cold joints
- [ ] Test continuity

**Time Spent**: X hours  
**Issues**: [Issue and how fixed]

### Stage 3: Sensor Integration (Date: YYYY-MM-DD)
- [ ] Wire sensor
- [ ] Add pull-up resistors
- [ ] Test I2C communication
- [ ] Verify readings

**Time Spent**: X hours

### Stage 4: Enclosure & Mechanical (Date: YYYY-MM-DD)
- [ ] 3D print enclosure
- [ ] Drill mounting holes
- [ ] Assemble final package
- [ ] Cable management

**Time Spent**: X hours

### Stage 5: Software & Calibration (Date: YYYY-MM-DD)
- [ ] Upload firmware
- [ ] Serial output test
- [ ] Sensor calibration (zero, span)
- [ ] Data logging validation

**Time Spent**: X hours

## Testing Results

### Functional Testing
| Test | Expected | Actual | Pass/Fail |
|------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Power on | LED lights | Yes | ✓ |
| Temp reading | -10 to +50°C | -8 to +48°C | ✓ |

### Performance Metrics
- Accuracy: ±0.5°C (meets spec)
- Battery life: 6 months on 2x AA (exceeds 3-month target)
- Response time: <2 sec (good)

### Issues Found & Solutions
1. **Issue**: Sensor reading drifts after 1 hour
   - **Diagnosis**: Temperature coefficient not compensated
   - **Solution**: Added temperature compensation in firmware
   - **Status**: Fixed, retested, working

## Lessons Learned
- **Unexpected challenge**: Component sourcing delays (supplier discontinued)
- **What I'd do differently**: Order long-lead items 6 weeks early
- **Reusable insight**: This calibration technique works for X other sensors

## Replication Readiness
- **Easy to replicate?** Yes / Mostly / Not yet
- **Missing documentation**: [If applicable]
- **Estimated time for skilled builder**: X hours

## Cost-Benefit
- **Total cost**: $X
- **Value if purchased commercial**: $Y
- **ROI**: Payback in Z months of use, then pure benefit
- **Time investment**: Was it worth it? Why?

## Next Iteration
- Add feature: [Feature name]
- Fix issue: [Known limitation]
- Optimize for: [Performance goal]

## Media Documentation
- Photos: [Links]
- Video: [Links]
- Test data: [Links to spreadsheets]

---

*Builder: Name*  
*Date Completed: YYYY-MM-DD*  
*Total Time Investment: X hours*  
*Difficulty Level: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced*

📚 Research Note Template

File: 11-Templates/Research-Note-Template.md

# [Topic / Question]

## Question Being Explored
What are we trying to understand?

## Sources Consulted
- Paper: "Title" (Author, Year) — Key finding: [1-2 sentences]
- Book: "Title" (Author) — Chapter X relevant, page Y
- Website: [URL] — Scope and reliability assessment
- Expert: [Name] — Opinion on [specific question]

## Key Findings
### Finding 1: [Claim]
- Evidence: [Source, quote (15 words max), context]
- Implication: What does this mean for our context?
- Confidence: High / Medium / Low (why?)

### Finding 2: [Claim]
...

## Conflicting Views
- Source A says: [Position]
- Source B says: [Different position]
- **Assessment**: A is more reliable because [reasoning]

## Practical Application
How does this change what we do?

- If true: We should [action]
- If false: We should [action]
- Unknowns: What would we need to test?

## Gaps in Knowledge
What are we still unsure about?
- [ ] Question 1 — [How to answer it]
- [ ] Question 2 — [How to answer it]

## Related Topics
- [[Related-Topic-1]]
- [[Related-Topic-2]]

## Status
- [x] Research complete
- [ ] Needs verification
- [ ] Waiting for: [What?]

---

*Researched by: Name*  
*Date: YYYY-MM-DD*  
*Confidence Level: High / Medium / Low*

📋 Decision-Making Template

File: 00-MOC/[DATE]-Decision-[TOPIC].md

# Decision: [What are we deciding?]

## Context
Why do we need to decide this now?

**Related decisions**: [[Previous-Decision]]

## Options Considered

### Option A: [Name/Description]
- **Pros**: 
  - Benefit 1
  - Benefit 2
- **Cons**: 
  - Cost 1
  - Risk 1
- **Cost**: $X, Y hours labor
- **Timeline**: Z weeks to implement

### Option B: [Name/Description]
- **Pros**: ...
- **Cons**: ...
- **Cost**: ...
- **Timeline**: ...

## Analysis
How do we choose?

- **Values alignment**: Which option best reflects [[01-CORE-VALUES]]?
- **Financial**: Can we afford it? Cost-benefit ratio?
- **Risk**: Worst case scenario? How recoverable?
- **Reversibility**: Can we change our mind later?

## Recommendation
**Best option**: [A, B, or other]

**Reasoning**: 
1. [Reason 1]
2. [Reason 2]

**Conditions**: If [condition], we reconsider

## Decision
**What we chose**: [Option X]  
**Approved by**: [Who / consensus / vote count]  
**Date**: YYYY-MM-DD

## Implementation Plan
- Who is responsible? [Name]
- By when? [Date]
- How will we measure success? [Metric]

## Review Date
When do we reassess? [Date or trigger]

---

*Decided by: [Group/Person]*  
*Date: YYYY-MM-DD*  
*File keeper: [Name]*

🔗 How to Use These Templates

1. Copy the template structure
2. Rename with date and topic: 2024-01-15-PROJECT-Solar-Canopy.md
3. Place in appropriate folder (Projects, Community, Research, etc.)
4. Link from relevant MOC using [[Project-Name]]
5. Keep in sync by updating status regularly
6. Archive completed projects (create ARCHIVE folder)

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