adding folder structure and READMEs

README.md

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-# b4l-project-template
+# B4L Open Hardware Project Template
 
+Welcome to the **Build4Life (B4L)** Open Hardware Project Template!  
+This repository provides a standardized structure for developing and sharing high-quality open hardware designs.
+
+Use this template to kickstart your own B4L-compatible project.
+
+---
+
+## 📁 Folder Structure
+
+```
+hardware/          # Schematics, PCB layout, BOM, manufacturing files
+mechanical/        # Mechanical designs and 3D printable enclosures
+firmware/          # Microcontroller firmware
+software/          # PC-side tools or GUIs
+docs/              # User guides, images, datasheets
+tests/             # Test plans and reports
+ci/                # Continuous Integration config
+tools/             # Development and debug tools
+certs/             # Certification and compliance documentation
+manufacturing/     # Production-level data for fab and assembly
+meta/              # Project metadata and changelog
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📂 Folder Descriptions
+
+### `/hardware/`
+Contains all electrical design files:
+- `schematics/`: KiCad or EDA schematic files
+- `pcb/`: PCB layout files
+- `bom/`: Bill of Materials
+- `manufacturing/`: Gerbers, pick-and-place, drill files
+- `simulations/`: Simulation circuits (e.g. SPICE)
+
+### `/mechanical/`
+Mechanical or enclosure design:
+- `enclosure/`: STL/STEP files for 3D-printable parts
+- `cad/`: Editable CAD models (FreeCAD, Fusion360)
+- `drawings/`: 2D drawings for fabrication or documentation
+- `stl/`: Final 3D-printable export files
+
+### `/firmware/`
+Firmware source code:
+- `src/`, `include/`, `lib/`: Microcontroller code and dependencies
+- Example: PlatformIO, STM32Cube, Arduino, Zephyr
+
+### `/software/`
+Optional software tools, GUI, or helper scripts:
+- `gui/`: Any frontend or desktop apps
+- `scripts/`: CLI or backend support tools
+
+### `/docs/`
+Project documentation:
+- `overview.md`, `quickstart.md`, photos, diagrams
+- `datasheets/`: PDFs of important components
+
+### `/tests/`
+Hardware and firmware testing:
+- `hardware/`: Test jigs, test instructions
+- `firmware/`: Unit and integration test code
+- `reports/`: Test results, logs, and photos
+
+### `/ci/`
+Automation and CI pipelines:
+- GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.
+
+### `/tools/`
+Developer tools, flashing utilities, debug helpers
+
+### `/certs/`
+Regulatory and certification documents (e.g., CE, FCC)
+
+### `/manufacturing/`
+Everything needed for production:
+- `assembly/`: Instructions for assembly/test stations
+- `fab/`: Files needed by PCB fab houses
+
+### `/meta/`
+Project metadata:
+- `b4l_manifest.json`: Name, version, tags, license
+- `authors.md`, `changelog.md`
+
+---
+
+## 📝 License
+
+This template is open source. Choose a license appropriate for your project.  
+Recommended: [CERN-OHL-W](https://gitlab.com/ohwr/project/cernohl/) for open hardware.
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+If you’re creating a new B4L-compatible project, click “Use this template” or clone this repository.
+
+You’re encouraged to submit improvements to this template!
+
+---
+
+## 📡 About Build4Life
+
+**Build4Life** is a community-driven initiative designing durable, open, and maintainable electronics.
+
+Website: [https://b4l.co.th](https://b4l.co.th)