Document your design process, track progress, and showcase your team's journey with our professionally designed engineering notebook templates.
Select the template that best fits your needs — whether you're competing, learning in the classroom, or working on personal projects.
The official engineering notebook template for XRC and other robotics competitions. Includes all required sections for judging criteria.
Perfect for educators running STEM classes. Simplified structure with focus on learning objectives and student reflection.
Ideal for makers, hobbyists, and independent learners. Flexible format for documenting any robotics or engineering project.
Make the most of your documentation with these best practices from experienced teams and educators.
Document as you go, not after the fact. Capture ideas, sketches, and decisions while they're fresh in your mind. Judges and teachers value authentic, in-the-moment documentation.
Visual documentation is powerful. Include hand-drawn sketches, CAD screenshots, and photos of your build process. Label everything clearly with dates and descriptions.
Don't just record successes — failed attempts are valuable learning opportunities. Explain what went wrong, why you think it failed, and what you learned from the experience.
Maintain a consistent structure throughout your notebook. Use headers, dates, and page numbers. This makes your notebook easier to read and navigate during judging.
Note who contributed to each section or idea. This shows good teamwork and helps track individual contributions throughout the season.
Schedule time to review your notebook weekly. Add reflections on what worked, what didn't, and what you'll do differently next time.
Check out our video tutorials, sample notebooks from award-winning teams, and live webinars on documentation best practices.