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        Purpose
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        Basic reason for existence of MLAB is the need for opened robust and
        somehow universal kit (as a box of universal bricks) for both electronic
        hobbyists and professionals. MLAB is focused on general electronics and
        microcontroller technology. It can be used for tuition as well.
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        Features
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        In opposite to another more known projects such as Arduino the MLAB is not a development platform 
        focused to only one architecture of microprocessors but uses many types of chips from much              
        manufactures. In addition the MLAB provide much better design reliability which is achieved by using 
        the base board usually made from aluminium or single sided PCB material. The board is not only
        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.
        The holes are places on a grid every 10.16mm (0.4inch). Dimension of a
        module can be any integer number of grid and screws are usually places
        to all four corners.
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        Electrical connections are made by stranded wires with female connectors
        on both sides. On modules there are prepared jumper connectors in common
        raster 2.54mm (that is 1/10 inch). Wires can be easily obtained from old
        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
        way:
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          For +5V 3-pin jumpers are used. Both side pins are grounds and middle
          pin is power. This type of connector is used for stabilized +5V or for
          small voltage from batteries.
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          For power above +5V (typically +12V or +16V for programmer or for
          power electronics it is used 4-pin jumper connectors. Both side pins
          are ground and two middle pins are power. It is supposed that
          experimenter knows that he deals with “hi voltage” that can be
          dangerous for some devices.
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