Completely different from that actually. I love OA, but their forte isn't necessarily on the project/technical side of the hobby. Their technical documentation tends to be rather static. Rather, what I am suggesting is a sage moderating the discussion and laying out the ground rules that would set the stage for a platform of sorts. I work in the Silicon Valley. I picked up a book discussing the power of a platform. The platform itself builds its value from content provided by its users. Some rules are outlined. But within those rules, the content is provided by the users. Remains focused. Builds value. A few of us on this forum in a short time have reached out to each other IRL and lent a helping hand when needed. So often the discussion simply ends with "Send the board off to this guy." Dangerous for that inevitable time when that guy leaves the scene for whatever reason. I think some attempts have been made. But having a sage at this art helming the effort would really be the centerpiece for the platform to build momentum.
So yeah, a good start is a handbook of sorts loaded with tool recommendations. Techniques. Practical theory. All written in lay-speak of course
Another side note is, I live in California which is the mecha, barnyard storage, or sadly even graveyard for many arcade PCB's. I have seen a ton of arcade operators just pile their boards into the corner of their warehouses when they no longer generate revenue. If only there were more people that had these skills, life could be breathed into these arcade boards again. Here is a picture I took of a recent arcade operator visit. See all those bins in the back. That lay across a 40ft wall full of plastic bins containing nothing but arcade PCB's in various states of repair :/
