From 5efd8f920c7bc2016e0c519b46b1f5d3f5890606 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: William Emfinger <waemfinger@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:16:27 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] update copilot instructions

---
 .github/copilot-instructions.md | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+)

diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 30814fc77..19ec9a1dc 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -91,6 +91,58 @@ Add the component path in **alphabetical order** inside the `components:` block:
 components/<name>
 ```
 
+### 6. Pull Request Text
+When adding a new component, also generate PR text using the template below.
+Fill in the sections with the actual component name, files touched, test/build
+results, and relevant motivation. Mark the applicable checkboxes, and remove the
+Hardware section if it is not relevant to the PR.
+
+```md
+<!--- Provide a general summary of your changes in the Title above -->
+
+## Description
+<!--- Describe your changes in detail -->
+
+## Motivation and Context
+<!--- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->
+<!--- If it fixes an open issue, please link to the issue here. -->
+
+## How has this been tested?
+<!--- Please describe in detail how you tested your changes. -->
+<!--- Include details of your testing environment, tests ran to see how -->
+<!--- your change affects other areas of the code, etc. -->
+
+## Screenshots (if appropriate, e.g. schematic, board, console logs, lab pictures):
+
+## Types of changes
+<!--- What types of changes does your code introduce? Put an `x` in all the boxes that apply: -->
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] Documentation Update
+- [ ] Hardware (schematic, board, system design) change
+- [ ] Software change
+
+## Checklist:
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in all the boxes that apply. -->
+<!--- If you're unsure about any of these, don't hesitate to ask. We're here to help! -->
+- [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
+- [ ] I have added / updated the documentation related to this change via either README or WIKI
+
+### Software
+<!-- Delete this section if not relevant to your PR  -->
+- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
+- [ ] I have updated the `.github/workflows/build.yml` file to add my new test to the automated cloud build github action.
+- [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
+- [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
+
+### Hardware
+<!-- Delete this section if not relevant to your PR  -->
+- [ ] I have updated the design files (schematic, board, libraries).
+- [ ] I have attached the PDFs of the SCH / BRD to this PR
+- [ ] I have updated the design output (GERBER, BOM) files.
+```
+
 ## Code Style
 
 - C++20 standard