Script for automated testing of computer latency.

################################################################### # # # Script to read the releveant parameters to build a more recent # # database for linuxcnc pc hardware # # # # I provide the script as is. No warrenties are granted, not # # even that the script is fit for the intended purpose. # # # # I put it under the LGPL Version 3. a copy of this license can # # found here: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-3.0.html # # # ################################################################### # # # Targets, I hope to meet: # # . Comparability: hopefully this proposal leads to comparable # # latency test data. # # . Repeatabilty: given the fast change in PC hard/software # # probably hard to achieve, if asked to be consistent. # # . Still, we intend to run cnc machines with potential of # # danger using stock pc hardware. Therefore we should at least # # try to figure out what suits, is acceptable and/or reliable # # enough. Could result in a potential conflict of goals though. # # # # V 20200624 # # added lookup for sound/pcspkr chipset # # Message when CTRL-C is pressed to standby for a graceful exit # # Some info on progress when installing software # # clearer output when doing latency test # # I put the script under LGPL license # # # # V 20200619-c # # general rework, using functions instead of spaghetti code, # # with the help of"dialog" added : # # choice of base thread or no base thread # # choice of time to run # # option for base thread at 100000 # # firefox as default browser # # option to quit by pressing ^C # # # # V 20200615 # # initial version # # # ###################################################################