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Rename test bulktransport to test bandwidth; avoid watchdog failures while the

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bandwidth test is running.
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David Given
2020-02-18 19:12:52 +01:00
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@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ In order to do anything useful, you have to plug it in to a floppy disk drive (o
rpm for a 3.5" disk, or 360 rpm for a 5.25" disk. If it doesn't, please
[get in touch](https://github.com/davidgiven/fluxengine/issues/new).
7. Do `fluxengine test bulktransport` from the shell. It'll measure your USB
7. Do `fluxengine test bandwidth` from the shell. It'll measure your USB
bandwidth. Ideally you should be getting above 900kB/s. FluxEngine needs
about 850kB/s, so if you're getting less than this, try a different USB
port.
@@ -241,9 +241,9 @@ directory.
- `fluxengine seek`: moves the head. Mainly useful for finding out whether
your drive can seek to track 82. (Mine can't.)
- `fluxengine test bulktransport`: measures your USB throughput. You need
about 600kB/s for FluxEngine to work. You don't need a disk in the drive
for this one.
- `fluxengine test bandwidth`: measures your USB throughput. You need about
600kB/s for FluxEngine to work for DD disks, and 900 to 950kB/s for HD
disks. You don't need a disk in the drive for this one.
- `fluxengine test voltages`: measures your FDD bus signal voltages, which
is useful for testing for termination issues.