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-   51 <h1> About MLAB </h1>
-   52 <p>
-   53 <a href="PIC/about_bastl.jpg"><img width=480 height=360 src="PIC/about_bastl_small.jpg"
-   54 alt="Sample picture"></a>
-   55 </p>
-   56  
-   57 <h2>Purpose </h2>
-   58 <p>
-   59 Basic reason for existence of MLAB is the need for opened robust and
-   60 somehow universal kit (as a box of universal bricks) for both electronic
-   61 hobbyists and professionals. MLAB is focused on general electronics and
-   62 microcontroller technology. It can be used for tuition as well.
-   63 </p>
-   64  
-   65 <h2>Features</h2>
-   66 <p>
-   67 In opposite to another more known projects such as Arduino the MLAB is not a development platform
-   68 focused to only one architecture of microprocessors but uses many types of chips from much
-   69 manufactures. In addition the MLAB provide much better design reliability which is achieved by using
-   70 the base board usually made from aluminium or single sided PCB material. The board is not only
-   71 mechanical support but it is a good ground conductor as well.
-   72 </p>
-   73 <p>
-   74 The base is furnished by holes for fastening of individual MLAB modules.
-   75 The holes are places on a grid every 10.16mm (0.4inch). Dimension of a
-   76 module can be any integer number of grid and screws are usually places
-   77 to all four corners.
-   78 </p>
-   79 <p>
-   80 <a href="PIC/about_montage.jpg"><img width=480 height=360 src="PIC/about_montage_small.jpg"
-   81 alt="Assembling of modules on the base"></a>
-   82 </p>
-   83 <p>
-   84 Electrical connections are made by stranded wires with female connectors
-   85 on both sides. On modules there are prepared jumper connectors in common
-   86 raster 2.54mm (that is 1/10 inch). Wires can be easily obtained from old
-   87 printer cable. There are a lot of wires of different colors, almost free.
-   88 </p>
-   89 <p>
-   90 <a href="PIC/about_wires.jpg"><img width=480 height=360 src="PIC/about_wires_small.jpg"
-   91 alt="Picture of wires"></a>
-   92 </p>
-   93 <p>
-   94 For power supplies it is used the same jumper connectors. Usually this
-   95 way:
-   96 </p>
-   97 <ul>
-   98 <li>
-   99 For +5V 3-pin jumpers are used. Both side pins are grounds and middle
-   100 pin is power. This type of connector is used for stabilized +5V or for
-   101 small voltage from batteries.
-   102 </li>
-   103 <li>
-   104 For power above +5V (typically +12V or +16V for programmer or for
-   105 power electronics it is used 4-pin jumper connectors. Both side pins
-   106 are ground and two middle pins are power. It is supposed that
-   107 experimenter knows that he deals with “hi voltage” that can be
-   108 dangerous for some devices.
-   109 </li>
-   110 </ul>
-   111  
-   112 <h1> About web </h1>
50 <h1 class="FirstWord Small"> About MLAB </h1> 113 <h2> Why this web was created </h2>
-   114 <p>
-   115 The web was created because we believe that we have something to publish.
-   116 The main reason was the MLAB project. It is some sort of construction kit
-   117 or electronic "lego". MLAB modules proved useable so well that we whish to share
-   118 it with the others.
-   119 <p>
-   120 <h2> What can you find here </h2>
-   121 <p>
-   122 Everything about MLAB (documentation, design files etc.) and a lot of other
-   123 things. Some articles about electronics. Everything is original written by our
-   124 authors.
-   125 </p>
-   126 <h2> Language </h2>
-   127 <p>
-   128 The web is primary in Czech language but some information is translated
-   129 into English. When the text is not in English it is presented in Czech.
-   130 Schematics, tables, source files and other design data are considered
-   131 to be international enough to be valuable even without translated text.
-   132 </p>
-   133 <p>
-   134 The translation may not be done well. If you can see errors let us know, please.
-   135 </p>
-   136 <h2> Who are the authors </h2>
-   137 <p>
-   138 Several keen electronics and hobbyists. Our hobby is our job as well.
-   139 The web and MLAB project are noncommercial and they are created in
-   140 authors free time.
-   141 </p>
-   142 <h2> Something does not work? </h2>
-   143 <p>
-   144 Let us know and we will try to mend or improve it (if the result is worth
-   145 the effort).
-   146 </p>
-   147 <h2> How does it work inside? </h2>
51 <p> 148 <p>
-   149 The base component is SubVersion system (source code version system, similar
-   150 to CVS or SourSafe). Every piece of information is in SubVersion database and
-   151 web content is automatically generated. SubVersion is primarily intended for
52 <a href="../Web/AboutMLAB.en.html">MLAB</a> 152 the authors. Users do not need to install SubVersion client. The content of SVN
53 What is MLAB, why it was created and what is good for. 153 is accessible via WebSVN Web interface (read only).
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55 <h1 class="FirstWord Small"> About web </h1> -  
56 <p> 155 <p>
57 <a href="../Web/AboutWeb.en.html">WEB</a> -  
58 Some information about our web. 156 Web server is Apache 2 running on Linux.
59 </p> 157 </p>
60 <h1 class="FirstWord Small"> About authors </h1> -  
61 <p> 158 <p>
62 <a href="../Web/AboutAuthors.en.html">Authors.</a> 159 Web pages are based on HTML4 and CSS2. They are not optimised for
-   160 any particular browser and we hope that we avoided successfully all important
63 Let's go and meet us. 161 bugs of widely used browsers.
64 </p> 162 </p>
-   163  
-   164 <h1> About authors </h1>
-   165 <p>
-   166 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.
-   167 </p>
-   168  
-   169 <h1> Copyrights </h1>
-   170  
-   171 <h2> Extend </h2>
-   172 <p>
-   173 The whole content of this web is copyrighted material and remains as is
-   174 even if it is stored or spread by any means (web, computer, operational memory).
-   175 </p>
-   176  
-   177 <h2> Warranties </h2>
-   178 <p>
-   179 The authors gives the project as is without any warranty. They particularly do not
-   180 guarantee the accuracy, completeness and suitability for any purpose.
-   181 Thinking is required.
-   182 </p>
-   183  
-   184 <h2> What is allowed </h2>
-   185 <p>
-   186 It is possible to use the project for noncommercial purposes and for personal
-   187 studying. Commercial organizations may use it for their own internal needs
-   188 but as a part of training of their customers or partners.
-   189 </p>
-   190 <p>
-   191 Original and derived project may be published provided that they contain
-   192 link to MLAB web <a href="http://www.mlab.cz"> http://www.mlab.cz</a>
-   193 and that the information about original authors is preserved.
-   194 </p>
-   195  
-   196 <h2> What is not allowed </h2>
-   197 <p>
-   198 To use project for commercial purpose, especially for profit.
-   199 It is not allowed to manufacture the MLAB devices or modules and sell them
-   200 and to publish MLAB documentation by print or publish it with another
-   201 commercial documentation.
-   202 </p>
-   203 <p>
-   204 It is not allowed to modify the project and deploy it as commercial project.
-   205 </p>
-   206  
-   207 <h2> Exceptions </h2>
-   208 <p>
-   209 It is possible to use MLAB against the rules above with agreement of the authors
-   210 only. If you are not sure consult with authors.
-   211 </p>
-   212  
-   213 <h1> Community communication channels </h1>
-   214  
-   215 <h2> IRC channel </h2>
-   216 <p>
-   217 The most fastest communication channel is IRC on our server mlab.cz #mlab
-   218 </p>
-   219  
-   220 <h2> Mailing list </h2>
-   221 <p>
65 <h1 class="FirstWord Small"> Copyrights. </h1> 222 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 universal questions addressed to mlab community. This method of communication is useful specially for questions and problems who can be needed probably even other users.
-   223 </p>
-   224  
-   225 <h2> Facebook </h2>
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67 <a href="../Web/Copyright.en.html">Copyrights.</a> 227 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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