I had an idea for the forum shortly after joining in regards to projects (and their owners). In fact i actually programmed a beta for it on one of my servers (i think its long gone now, but wasnt difficult and kind of used the "answers" pages format a bit:
The idea was basically a goto page for each project. (same as the META pages are, only form driven for consistency sake and with Q&A)
The page had a moderator (i would suggest the person(s) responsible for the project, where the "owner" would be able to elect another moderator(s) if desired (or needed)).
The project page would have a standard set of documents associated with it (BOM, schematic, overlay, FPE, photos, etc. where applicable (a mic project might not need a front panel...)) The initial page would basically be a form that the creator fills out which creates the page. info can be edited as needed. The basic files (if server space allows) should be hosted HERE to avoid broken links (as a web admin, i know thats not always possible especially with the amount of files associated with projects on this site)
Instead of just random banter and posts on the page, users could submit questions to the page which would appear. The owner could then answer the question. (an alternative to that would be to allow other users to answer the question as well ) but allowing the moderator to select the best/correct answer for the question)
So in theory you'd have a page with all the pertinent info at the top (which most people have tried to do setting up support threads for their projects) and then a list of questions and answers. Would be cool to have all the answers accordioned in so when you click on the question the answer pops up. Theres tons of ways to do this. But it would allow for a very clean, banter free, project page where the same answer isn't given over and over and over on page 2, then page 22, then on page 64, then on page 88 etc. Lets face it, when the threads start getting in to the triple digits on pages, it gets a little rough.
Now for circumstances where lets say 2 people had the same question, but the answer wasn't the one and only fix for the problem, users could reference the question, and once resolved (if resolved) the answer could then be added to the original question as an alternate remedy. I'll give a for instance here: (and this is just an example... the info here might not be 'correct')
Project: 1176 Rev D
Creator:Mnats
Creation Date:Jan 1 2000
Current Version: 2.2
Schematic:http://mnats.net/files/1176LN_REVD_V2.2_DOC.pdf
BOM:http://mnats.net/files/1176LN_REVD_V2.2_DOC.pdf
Overlay:http://mnats.net/files/1176LN_REVD_V2.2_DOC.pdf
Etch Files:http://mnats.net/files/DIY1176LNREVD_V2.pdf(ver 2.0)
External Links:http://mnats.net/1176_revision_d.htmlGeneral
http://mnats.net/1176_reva-d_hairball_wiring_power.htmlWiring Guide
Notes: Current Rev 2.2 R12 should be 1.8k instead of 920 (as marked on overlay)
Questions:
During calibration step 3, when i engage the compressor, I'm getting no drop on the meter.
Answer 1:Make sure the wiring on the switch is correct orientation
Answer 2:Check that the center pin of the switches on the ratio board have continuity to pin 4 of the molex
Answer 3:Check continuity between the ratio board and main pcb. (ALL PINS)
Again, very similar to the META pages, just in a consistent format, hopefully reducing duplicate questions.
