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Just finished reading a pretty helpful "Guide: How to Write an Effective Technical Report for Your MakerMechanics Work". It really hammered home the idea that clear communication is just as vital as actually building something cool. I mean, you could invent the next warp drive, but if you can't explain how you did it to others, what's the point?
One thing that stuck out was the emphasis on documenting not just the successes, but also the failures and dead ends. Apparently, detailing those experiments that didn't pan out (like my attempt to build a self-folding laundry machine from repurposed Roomba parts – a total disaster!) is valuable for others who might be trying something similar. saves them time and effort, and contributes to the collective knowledge.
Anyone else find that documenting failures to be a surprisingly useful part of their technical writng? What are some other tips you've found make your reports more impactful? I'm always looking to improve my documentation game so I can share my projects more effectively.