Guides for hardware teams
How to keep prototypes under control, from first bring-up to pilot units. Useful whether or not you use Proto Tracker.
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· 2 min read
Why your prototype records should be append-only
Editable records lose the thing you need most when debugging hardware: what changed and when. How append-only history works and why it matters for traceability.
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· 2 min read
Tracking rework and bodge wires on prototype boards
Bodges, component swaps and ECOs are where prototype tracking breaks. A simple model for recording rework per revision and per unit, with who did it and when.
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Serial numbering schemes for hardware prototypes
How to choose a serial number scheme for prototype PCBs and assemblies: formats, zero-padding, what to encode (and what not to), and labelling tips.
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· 3 min read
How to track PCB prototypes: a practical system
A simple, proven way to track PCB prototypes through bring-up and test: serials, revisions, reworks, locations and a change log your whole team can trust.