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The mech's internal network, which has been converted to a virtual server configuration, was installed in the torso frame on Sunday, 18NOV2007. This, coupled with the network switches and temporary 120v power, brings the mech's internal systems to power-on status with the flick of a switch. The "B" network, for pure mech development, has been completely de-coupled from the MCF. It now resides 100% inside the cockpit.
We may well do the AI demo, planned for debut at the winter Board of Directors' meeting, inside the mech itself.
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Posted on:1:32 pm on Nov. 19, 2007
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| » Engine Test Re-Release, Sakuracon « |
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We have re-released the engine test video, with better audio and video quality, and intro sequence.
http://mechaps.com/fans/downloads.html
MPS will be at Sakuracon in Seattle, Wa on 24-26MAR2006. Catch us at our two panels or booth.
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Posted on:1:57 pm on Mar. 3, 2006
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| » Mech Engine Test Video Posted « |
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The 01JAN2006 Shareholders meeting for Mechanized Propulsion Systems Incorporated held demonstrations of several significant progress markers, the loudest of which was the first test run of the engine for MPS's Mark Series Version 1 Prototype. With over 7 liters of engine displacement, this GM based engine platform will generate the power needed to move the Mk 1's leg drive systems, and provide pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric power to the rest of the machine. The test video can be viewed here:
http://mechaps.com/fans/downloads.html
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Posted on:12:18 am on Jan. 25, 2006
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| » Mech Engine is operational « |
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As the title states, the mech's engine is now operating under test conditions. Testing, tuning, and break in still need to be done. The first start and run session will be held at our End-of-Year meeting.
More information is available in the news:
http://mechaps.com/history/dailynews.html
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Posted on:6:34 pm on Dec. 19, 2005
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| » New Mech Parts Pics released « |
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25 new images added to the image area. To view, click HERE.
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Posted on:6:40 am on Feb. 10, 2005
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| » Electrical Permit Opened « |
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After a few supervisors were persuaded to yell at a few employees to get their job done, we received our permit for extended electrical services yesterday morning. It only took two months of arguing.
Your tax dollars at work.
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Posted on:5:29 am on Feb. 21, 2004
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| » The Building Passed Inspection « |
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As the title states, The Building Passed Inspection. Interior work began Saturday (about 2 minutes after the inspector left).
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Posted on:10:30 pm on Nov. 15, 2003
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| » New Hosting Service « |
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The webserver is now serving off a much more reliable internet provider. Enjoy.
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Posted on:1:16 pm on Oct. 30, 2003
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| » Web Site Troubles « |
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We're transitioning to a faster internet service provider over this next week. Our speeds should be close to 1.5 megabits once we're done, but expect hiccups in the mean time.
Thanks for tuning in...
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Posted on:8:35 pm on Sep. 24, 2003
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Three sides of the MCF Campus main building are up. We are looking to complete the roof and fourth side this next weekend.
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Posted on:8:18 pm on April 17, 2003
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| » MPS Turns Three « |
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Hurrah!
MPS has turned three years old.
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Posted on:7:48 pm on Mar. 10, 2003
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| » MCF Concrete work scheduled for 08Mar2003 « |
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We should have the concrete finished the weekend of March 8th. This means a beginning construction date of 15MAR2003.
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Posted on:11:54 pm on Feb. 13, 2003
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| » MCF-1 Scheduled for delivery « |
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The building that will become the MCF is now scheduled for delivery during the week of December 23rd.
Heidi is working hard to get the remaining contractor bids in so our concrete work will be complete before the building arrives.
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Posted on:5:09 pm on Nov. 14, 2002
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| » Permit Approved « |
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Our buildign permit has been approved. Further rolls of Red Tape will be opened up tomarrow when we call out the inspector.
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Posted on:11:44 pm on Oct. 13, 2002
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| » Building Permit Submitted « |
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Whelp, as of about noon yesterday, our paperwork was submitted in triplicate to the mojave building dept. It's about two months behind our origional schedule, but at least it's moving forwards again.
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Posted on:2:35 am on June 13, 2002
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| » Sakuracon « |
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Seattle went very well. People were happy to see us. A few weren't sure we were for real. Danny, Kevin, Nathan, Paul and Earle all gave speeches covering various aspects of the mecha. We all hade a good time, too.
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Posted on:6:30 am on May 1, 2002
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| » MCF Site Updated « |
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New equipment purchases, and progress on the building's arrival.
Take a look:
http://mechaps.com/mps/mcf1/
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Posted on:6:09 am on Mar. 8, 2002
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| » New Server « |
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Yet again we move to another, faster server. Cooking at almost 3 billion operations per clock cycle, with a gig of RAM the new server should get the job done.
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Posted on:1:03 pm on Feb. 19, 2002
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| » New Pictures, Build Site Updates « |
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Paul Dostal of the MPS Team has completed a new 3D model for use with concept art. A few snapshots are availble in the pictures section:
http://mechaps.com/cgi-bin/images.cgi
More additions to the building, details in the news section:
http://mechaps.com/cgi-bin/news.cgi
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Posted on:3:22 am on Dec. 25, 2001
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| » Building Step 2 of 3 complete « |
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I mailed off the building papers, including our engineering requests (door locations and the expansion). The completed blueprints and associated papers should come back in two or three weeks, and then can be resubmitted to the Mojave Building Dept. That will be step 3 of 3, then the building gets approved, and then we get it delivered and put it up.
Check the news for more details.
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Posted on:6:36 pm on Oct. 26, 2001
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| » Building Expansion « |
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This option was explored before, but it's definately happening now.
In order to do our part and help stimulate the US economy, MPS has decided to expand the MCF facility and add roughly 35% more to its width.
This means an overall expansion of about 900 square feet, about a third of which will expand the Mecha Bay. The remaining 600 square feet will be used to expand the kitchen, rec room, offices and living quarters.
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Posted on:5:07 am on Sep. 16, 2001
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| » !! Building permit approval !! « |
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Check the news page for more details. The long and tedious battle for land and approval has come to an end. By noon tomarrow we should have everything in motion to get the MCF approved, delivered, and assembled.
I also corrected an error in the appearance of topics. This may be a billennium bug, who knows.
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Posted on:2:39 am on Sep. 11, 2001
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| » Messages per page extended « |
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I expanded the number of messages displayed per page to 20. This should make reading posts a little easier in longer threads. If this causes any load-time issues for anyone, please let me know.
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Posted on:3:53 am on Aug. 20, 2001
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| » Chat room « |
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On a trial basis... the chat room is now linked from the 'active members' list displayed at the bottom. If people are online at the same time as you, you can join the chat room.
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Posted on:3:33 am on June 28, 2001
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| » Old Message Board is now available as an archive « |
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As the title states, the old message board is now available as an archive. It will appear in searches after tonight (20Jun2001) but you will no longer be able to post to it.
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Posted on:12:07 am on June 21, 2001
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| » Changes to the board « |
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I've been making changes to the message board, I hope it improves everyone's eperiance. I'm also working on a few additions. The 'send a message to a person' function seems to be operating correctly now, and I am adding in a link to a new chat room so when people are logged on to the message board at the same time, they can chat.
Now I have to go finish up my speech and the fliers for Anme Expo =-)
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Posted on:3:07 am on June 20, 2001
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