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+====== Hardware Compatibility & Reference Database (HCRD) ======
+The **Hardware Compatibility & Reference Database (HCRD)** is a central component of the AOFS ecosystem.
+It provides a curated, reviewed, and versioned catalogue of hardware that is compatible with AOFS systems.
+HCRD exists to help farmers, integrators, developers, and manufacturers make informed decisions about
+which hardware components can be reliably used within an AOFS-based installation.
+AOFS itself may develop **reference hardware designs, firmware, and example implementations** to bootstrap
+the ecosystem. However, **AOFS is explicitly not intended to become a hardware vendor**.
+The long-term goal is to foster a healthy ecosystem of independent hardware manufacturers building
+AOFS-compatible devices.
+----
+===== Goals =====
+The main goals of the HCRD are:
+  * Provide a **trusted source of truth** for AOFS-compatible hardware
+  * Reduce integration risk and engineering effort for farms and system integrators
+  * Encourage hardware manufacturers to support AOFS natively
+  * Establish clear and transparent **compatibility ratings**
+  * Preserve AOFS neutrality while enabling commercial participation
+----
+===== Scope =====
+The HCRD may contain entries for, but is not limited to:
+  * Sensors (soil moisture, temperature, humidity, pressure, flow, EC, pH, etc.)
+  * Actuators (valves, relays, pumps, motors, feeders, dosing systems)
+  * Controllers and edge devices
+  * Power systems (solar controllers, batteries, inverters, power monitors)
+  * Communication modules (RS-485, CAN, LoRa, Ethernet, cellular, etc.)
+  * Complete subsystems and reference assemblies
+Both **commercial products** and **open hardware designs** may be listed.
+----
+===== Compatibility Levels =====
+Each hardware entry is reviewed by AOFS engineers and assigned a compatibility level.
+==== Gold ====
+  * Fully compliant with AOFS specifications
+  * Native AOFS protocol or officially supported drivers
+  * Thoroughly tested under real-world conditions
+  * Complete documentation available
+  * Supports fail-safe and safety requirements
+==== Silver ====
+  * Compatible with AOFS via adapters, bridges, or minor configuration
+  * Tested in controlled or limited field scenarios
+  * Minor limitations or missing optional features
+  * Documentation mostly complete
+==== Bronze ====
+  * Basic compatibility demonstrated
+  * Limited testing or incomplete documentation
+  * May require custom integration work
+  * Suitable for experimental or non-critical deployments
+The assigned level reflects **technical compatibility only** and does not constitute a warranty.
+----
+===== Database Contents =====
+Each HCRD entry should include, where applicable:
+  * Manufacturer name
+  * Product name and model
+  * Hardware category
+  * Compatibility level (Gold / Silver / Bronze)
+  * Supported interfaces and protocols
+  * Electrical characteristics (voltage, current, signal types)
+  * Environmental ratings (IP rating, temperature range)
+  * Firmware and driver references
+  * AOFS integration notes
+  * Known limitations
+  * Tested AOFS versions
+  * Review and certification metadata
+----
+===== Submission & Review Process =====
+Hardware manufacturers or community members may submit hardware for inclusion in the HCRD.
+The general process is:
+  - Submission of technical documentation and samples (where required)
+  - Internal review by AOFS engineers
+  - Compatibility testing against AOFS specifications
+  - Assignment of compatibility level
+  - Publication in the HCRD
+A **review fee may apply** to cover engineering and testing effort.
+Fee structures and exemptions (e.g. for open hardware or humanitarian projects)
+are defined separately.
+----
+===== Reference Hardware =====
+AOFS may publish **reference hardware designs**, schematics, firmware, and BOMs to:
+  * Demonstrate correct implementation of AOFS specifications
+  * Serve as a baseline for manufacturers
+  * Enable local manufacturing and education
+Reference hardware is **not a requirement** for HCRD inclusion.
+Manufacturers are free to implement AOFS compatibility independently.
+----
+===== Target Audience =====
+The HCRD is intended for:
+  * Farmers and farm operators
+  * System integrators and installers
+  * Hardware manufacturers
+  * AOFS developers and contributors
+  * NGOs and humanitarian projects
+----
+===== Non-Goals =====
+The HCRD is **not**:
+  * A marketplace or sales platform
+  * An endorsement of specific vendors
+  * A replacement for local certification or regulatory approval
+  * A guarantee of fitness for a specific use case
+----
+===== Future Extensions =====
+Planned or possible extensions include:
+  * Machine-readable APIs for automated compatibility checks
+  * Integration with AOFS configuration tools
+  * Regional availability and supply-chain metadata
+  * Community feedback and field reports
+  * Automated test result publication
+----
+===== See Also =====
+  * [[aofs:start|Afritic Open Farming Standard (AOFS)]]
+  * [[modules:sensors:start|Sensor Specifications]]
+  * [[modules:actuators:start|Actuator Specifications]]
+  * [[modules:controllers:start|Controller Architecture]]
+  * [[governance:certification:start|AOFS Certification & Review Process]]

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