diff --git a/pcb/CHANGES.txt b/pcb/CHANGES.txt
index b7a02bc..330d3bc 100644
--- a/pcb/CHANGES.txt
+++ b/pcb/CHANGES.txt
@@ -1,2 +1,9 @@
+version A:
+first prototype built
+device is fully functional but can be improved
+release state:
+- schematic rev 2
+- layout rev 5
+
 version 0:
-initial design
+initial ongoing design