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<h1> About MLAB </h1> |
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<h1> About MLAB </h1> |
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<a href="PIC/about_bastl.jpg"><img width=480 height=360 src="PIC/about_bastl_small.jpg" |
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<h2>Purpose </h2> |
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<h2>Purpose </h2> |
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Basic reason for existence of MLAB is the need for opened robust and |
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Basic reason for existence of MLAB is the need for opened robust and |
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somehow universal kit (as a box of universal bricks) for both electronic |
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somehow universal kit (as a box of universal bricks) for both electronic |
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hobbyists and professionals. MLAB is focused on general electronics and |
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hobbyists and professionals. MLAB is focused on general electronics and |
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microcontroller technology. It can be used for tuition as well. |
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microcontroller technology. It can be used for tuition as well. |
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<h2>Features</h2> |
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<h2>Features</h2> |
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In opposite to another more known projects such as Arduino the MLAB is not a development platform |
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In opposite to another more known projects such as Arduino the MLAB is not a development platform |
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focused to only one architecture of microprocessors but uses many types of chips from much |
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focused to only one architecture of microprocessors but uses many types of chips from much |
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manufactures. In addition the MLAB provide much better design reliability which is achieved by using |
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manufactures. In addition the MLAB provide much better design reliability which is achieved by using |
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the base board usually made from aluminium or single sided PCB material. The board is not only |
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the base board usually made from aluminium or single sided PCB material. The board is not only |
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mechanical support but it is a good ground conductor as well. |
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mechanical support but it is a good ground conductor as well. |
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The base is furnished by holes for fastening of individual MLAB modules. |
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The base is furnished by holes for fastening of individual MLAB modules. |
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The holes are places on a grid every 10.16mm (0.4inch). Dimension of a |
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The holes are places on a grid every 10.16mm (0.4inch). Dimension of a |
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module can be any integer number of grid and screws are usually places |
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module can be any integer number of grid and screws are usually places |
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to all four corners. |
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to all four corners. |
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Electrical connections are made by stranded wires with female connectors |
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Electrical connections are made by stranded wires with female connectors |
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on both sides. On modules there are prepared jumper connectors in common |
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on both sides. On modules there are prepared jumper connectors in common |
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raster 2.54mm (that is 1/10 inch). Wires can be easily obtained from old |
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raster 2.54mm (that is 1/10 inch). Wires can be easily obtained from old |
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printer cable. There are a lot of wires of different colors, almost free. |
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printer cable. There are a lot of wires of different colors, almost free. |
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For power supplies it is used the same jumper connectors. Usually this |
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For power supplies it is used the same jumper connectors. Usually this |
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For +5V 3-pin jumpers are used. Both side pins are grounds and middle |
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For +5V 3-pin jumpers are used. Both side pins are grounds and middle |
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pin is power. This type of connector is used for stabilized +5V or for |
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pin is power. This type of connector is used for stabilized +5V or for |
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small voltage from batteries. |
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small voltage from batteries. |
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For power above +5V (typically +12V or +16V for programmer or for |
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For power above +5V (typically +12V or +16V for programmer or for |
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power electronics it is used 4-pin jumper connectors. Both side pins |
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power electronics it is used 4-pin jumper connectors. Both side pins |
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are ground and two middle pins are power. It is supposed that |
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are ground and two middle pins are power. It is supposed that |
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experimenter knows that he deals with “hi voltage” that can be |
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experimenter knows that he deals with “hi voltage” that can be |
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dangerous for some devices. |
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dangerous for some devices. |
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<h1> About web </h1> |
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<h1> About web </h1> |
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<h2> Why this web was created </h2> |
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<h2> Why this web was created </h2> |
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The web was created because we believe that we have something to publish. |
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The web was created because we believe that we have something to publish. |
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The main reason was the MLAB project. It is some sort of construction kit |
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The main reason was the MLAB project. It is some sort of construction kit |
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or electronic "lego". MLAB modules proved usable so well that we wish to share |
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or electronic "lego". MLAB modules proved usable so well that we wish to share |
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it with the others. |
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it with the others. |
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<h2> What can you find here </h2> |
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<h2> What can you find here </h2> |
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Everything about MLAB (documentation, design files etc.) and a lot of other |
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Everything about MLAB (documentation, design files etc.) and a lot of other |
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things. Some articles about electronics. Everything is original written by our |
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things. Some articles about electronics. Everything is original written by our |
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authors. |
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<h2> Language </h2> |
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<h2> Language </h2> |
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The web is primary in Czech language but some information is translated |
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The web is primary in Czech language but some information is translated |
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into English. When the text is not in English it is presented in Czech. |
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into English. When the text is not in English it is presented in Czech. |
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Schematics, tables, source files and other design data are considered |
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Schematics, tables, source files and other design data are considered |
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to be international enough to be valuable even without translated text. |
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to be international enough to be valuable even without translated text. |
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The translation may not be done well. If you can see errors let us know, please. |
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The translation may not be done well. If you can see errors let us know, please. |
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<h2> Who are the authors </h2> |
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<h2> Who are the authors </h2> |
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Several keen electronics and hobbyists. Our hobby is our job as well. |
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Several keen electronics and hobbyists. Our hobby is our job as well. |
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The web and MLAB project are non-commercial and they are created in |
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The web and MLAB project are non-commercial and they are created in |
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authors free time. |
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authors free time. |
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<h2> Something does not work? </h2> |
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Let us know and we will try to mend or improve it (if the result is worth |
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Let us know and we will try to mend or improve it (if the result is worth |
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the effort). |
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the effort). |
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<h2> How does it work inside? </h2> |
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<h2> How does it work inside? </h2> |
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The base component is SubVersion system (source code version system, similar |
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The base component is SubVersion system (source code version system, similar |
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to CVS or SourSafe). Every piece of information is in SubVersion database and |
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to CVS or SourSafe). Every piece of information is in SubVersion database and |
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web content is automatically generated. SubVersion is primarily intended for |
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web content is automatically generated. SubVersion is primarily intended for |
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the authors. Users do not need to install SubVersion client. The content of SVN |
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the authors. Users do not need to install SubVersion client. The content of SVN |
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is accessible via WebSVN Web interface (read only). |
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is accessible via WebSVN Web interface (read only). |
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Web server is Apache 2 running on Linux. |
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Web server is Apache 2 running on Linux. |
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Web pages are based on HTML4 and CSS2. They are not optimised for |
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Web pages are based on HTML4 and CSS2. They are not optimised for |
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any particular browser and we hope that we avoided successfully all important |
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any particular browser and we hope that we avoided successfully all important |
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bugs of widely used browsers. |
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bugs of widely used browsers. |
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<h1> About authors </h1> |
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<h1> About authors </h1> |
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In the beginning of the project MLAB was developed by few <a href="../Web/AboutAuthors.en.html">authors</a>. But now MLAB is continually improved by much more wide community. Some of main contributors is listed on project wiki page. |
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In the beginning of the project MLAB was developed by few <a href="../Web/AboutAuthors.en.html">authors</a>. But now MLAB is continually improved by much more wide community. Some of main contributors is listed on project wiki page. |
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<h1> Copyrights </h1> |
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<h1> Copyrights </h1> |
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<h2> Extend </h2> |
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<h2> Extend </h2> |
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The whole content of this web is copyrighted material and remains as is |
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The whole content of this web is copyrighted material and remains as is |
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even if it is stored or spread by any means (web, computer, operational memory). |
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even if it is stored or spread by any means (web, computer, operational memory). |
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<h2> Warranties </h2> |
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<h2> Warranties </h2> |
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The authors gives the project as is without any warranty. They particularly do not |
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The authors gives the project as is without any warranty. They particularly do not |
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guarantee the accuracy, completeness and suitability for any purpose. |
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guarantee the accuracy, completeness and suitability for any purpose. |
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Thinking is required. |
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Thinking is required. |
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<h2> What is allowed </h2> |
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<h2> What is allowed </h2> |
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It is possible to use the project for non-commercial purposes and for personal |
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It is possible to use the project for non-commercial purposes and for personal |
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studying. Commercial organizations may use it for their own internal needs |
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studying. Commercial organizations may use it for their own internal needs |
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but as a part of training of their customers or partners. |
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but as a part of training of their customers or partners. |
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Original and derived project may be published provided that they contain |
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Original and derived project may be published provided that they contain |
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link to MLAB web <a href="http://www.mlab.cz"> http://www.mlab.cz</a> |
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link to MLAB web <a href="http://www.mlab.cz"> http://www.mlab.cz</a> |
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and that the information about original authors is preserved. |
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and that the information about original authors is preserved. |
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<h2> What is not allowed </h2> |
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<h2> What is not allowed </h2> |
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To use project for commercial purpose, especially for profit. |
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To use project for commercial purpose, especially for profit. |
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It is not allowed to manufacture the MLAB devices or modules and sell them |
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It is not allowed to manufacture the MLAB devices or modules and sell them |
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and to publish MLAB documentation by print or publish it with another |
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and to publish MLAB documentation by print or publish it with another |
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commercial documentation. |
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It is not allowed to modify the project and deploy it as commercial project. |
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It is not allowed to modify the project and deploy it as commercial project. |
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<h2> Exceptions </h2> |
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It is possible to use MLAB against the rules above with agreement of the authors |
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It is possible to use MLAB against the rules above with agreement of the authors |
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only. If you are not sure consult with authors. |
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only. If you are not sure consult with authors. |
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<h1> Community communication channels </h1> |
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<h1> Community communication channels </h1> |
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<h2> IRC channel </h2> |
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<h2> IRC channel </h2> |
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The most fastest communication channel is IRC on our server mlab.cz #mlab |
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The most fastest communication channel is IRC on our server mlab.cz #mlab |
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<h2> Mailing list </h2> |
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<h2> Mailing list </h2> |
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E-mail conference is powered by <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/mlab-users">google groups</a>. This is the most reliable communication method useful for general questions addressed to mlab community. This method of communication is useful especially for questions and problems who can be needed probably even other users. |
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E-mail conference is powered by <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/mlab-users">google groups</a>. This is the most reliable communication method useful for general questions addressed to mlab community. This method of communication is useful especially for questions and problems who can be needed probably even other users. |
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<h2> Facebook </h2> |
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<h2> Facebook </h2> |
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We have a facebook page too <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MLAB/203283666377414">Facebooku</a> it is used mainly for propagation or highlighting some of main events in development. |
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We have a facebook page too <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MLAB/203283666377414">Facebooku</a> it is used mainly for propagation or highlighting some of main events in development. |
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<h1> Project partners </h1> |
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<h1> Project partners </h1> |
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The MLAB project is such widespread at now that it can not be maintained by small group of contributors. As it needs much sources to stay actual and state-of-art at today technology abilities. The whole project is supported by others groups and institutions. |
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The MLAB project is such widespread at now that it can not be maintained by small group of contributors. As it needs much sources to stay actual and state-of-art at today technology abilities. The whole project is supported by others groups and institutions. |
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<li> <a href="http://www.ust.cz"> Universal Scientific Technologies s.r.o.</a> </li> |
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<li> <a href="http://www.robozor.cz"> Robotický klub Robozor</a> </li> |
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<li> <a href="http://www.i.cz"> s.ICZ a.s. </a> </li> |
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<!-- ============== FOOTER ============== --> |
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<!-- ============== FOOTER ============== --> |
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<div class="Footer"> |
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<div class="Footer"> |
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<script type="text/javascript"> |
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<script type="text/javascript"> |
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<!-- |
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<!-- |
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SetRelativePath("../"); |
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SetRelativePath("../"); |
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DrawFooter(); |
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DrawFooter(); |
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// --> |
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// --> |
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</script> |
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</script> |
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<noscript> |
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<noscript> |
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<p><b> JavaScript is required for including of the footer </b></p> |
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<p><b> JavaScript is required for including of the footer </b></p> |
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</noscript> |
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</noscript> |
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</div> |
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</div> |
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<!-- AUTOINCLUDE END --> |
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<!-- AUTOINCLUDE END --> |
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</body> |
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</body> |
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</html> |
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</html> |