Results of latency test, list of computers tested for use with LinuxCNC

I posted these results because I think they're poor results and the script bailed early because of an unacceptable delay? This is a laptop which I know is usually a bad choice for linuxcnc. 

BUT...I've been using this setup for years with no issues whatsoever. Is it because I'm using a Mesa 7i76e over ethernet so the pc's latency doesn't really matter?

LinuxCNC pc tests, version 20200624, started 08.03.2022 08:20:54
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General info:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., QX310/QX410/QX510/SF310/SF410/SF510
Bios version 03MX.M005.20101011.SCY, dated 10/11/2010
Chipset: Intel Corporation 5 Series/3400 Series
Harddisk is non-rotational, ie. SSD
The amount of swap currently used is 0
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CPU related data:
model name : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 480 @ 2.67GHz
cpu cores : 2
stepping : 5
cache size : 3072 KB
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RAM related data:
Maximum Capacity: 8 GB
Size: 4096 MB
Size: 4096 MB
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GPU related data:
product: GT218M [GeForce 310M]
product: Core Processor Integrated Graphics Controller
configuration: driver=nouveau latency=0
configuration: driver=i915 latency=0
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Os related data:
PRETTY_NAME="Linux Mint 18.1"
Desktop: , Session:
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Kernel related data:
Kernel 4.8.11-rt7
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash"
Cpu idle driver: intel_idle
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Kernel modules data:
Check if pcspkr is loaded: No, good!
Yes, may cause bigger latency.
Check if snd modules are loaded: snd_hda_codec_hdmi 45056 1
snd_hda_codec_realtek 86016 1
snd_hda_codec_generic 73728 1 snd_hda_codec_realtek
snd_hda_intel 40960 3
snd_hda_codec 135168 4 snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_generic,snd_hda_codec_realtek
snd_hda_core 86016 5 snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_generic,snd_hda_codec_realtek
snd_hwdep 16384 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 110592 4 snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_core,snd_hda_codec_hdmi
snd_seq_midi 16384 0
snd_seq_midi_event 16384 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_rawmidi 32768 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_seq 69632 2 snd_seq_midi_event,snd_seq_midi
snd_seq_device 16384 3 snd_seq,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq_midi
snd_timer 32768 2 snd_seq,snd_pcm
snd 86016 17 snd_hda_intel,snd_hwdep,snd_seq,snd_hda_codec,snd_timer,snd_rawmidi,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_generic,snd_seq_device,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_pcm
soundcore 16384 1 snd
Yes, may cause bigger latency.
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Keyboard & Mouse related data:
Number of mice: 2
Mouse 0 : ETPS/2 Elantech Touchpad
Mouse 1 : Logitech M525
Mice attached to USB:
Keyboards attached to USB:
LinuxCNC related data:
LinuxCNC version is: 2.8.0~pre1
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Preparing for latency test:
Started glxgears No. 1
Started glxgears No. 2
Started glxgears No. 3
Started glxgears No. 4
Started glxgears No. 5
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Started firefox with ' vimeo.com/150574260 '

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Command for latency test is:
su dave -c "latency-histogram --bbinsize 1000 --base 25000 --sbinsize 1000 --nox 2>&1 | tee 1646756410.lat &"

Latency testing loop started Tue Mar 8 08:21:09 PST 2022,
should end after Tue Mar 8 10:21:09 PST 2022

Unexpected realtime delay on task 0 with period 25000
should end after Tue Mar 8 10:21:09 PST 2022

Swap useage: prerun: 0, running: 0

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last latency data is as follows:.
9 secs base min: -24.600 uS max: 56.000 uS sdev: 1.100 uS
9 secs servo min: -23.200 uS max: 24.000 uS sdev: 1.300 uS

tripwire
"usually" laptops are not good. BUT if it worked for you, it worked.
My own experience with some laptops are not nice. Given the fact, that cnc machines do stuff, that if gone wrong, can do real harm, I not going to use a controlling pc that >might< not be fit for the job. And then: why use a Laptop in a workshop to control potentially dangerous machines at all? The machines are big usually. If the controlling pc is stored away from liquids, dirty hands, chips, I think that is a good idea. Thus I usually put the controlling pc into a reach, with a door, that keeps it safe. How do you do that with a laptop, if you want to se its screen and keyboard?
To be honest: I have an old Z61p in my workshop. but it is seated far from any cnc machine. I use it to play music and do internet stuff on it.
Just my thoughts, no offense meant.

If you want the script to run through, increase base thread to 100'000 or even 200'000 and servo to a higher value too. Should you want to get better latency values, block speaker and sound modules, work with "GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT" parameters.

Greez
chris

Hello, these are the results of my tests with a 7i80 card and a nuc i3. apart from the high latency it is usable and I cut some pieces without problems except that just turned on the 7i80 is not detected and you have to remove the 5 volts and put them back to reset it. I wanted to try an old i7 to see if it was pc problem but with much better latency it is not usable. I attach histogram i3 and i7 and screenshot of the error in qtplasmac. regards Mauro

billykid
Thanks for bringuing this nuc here.  I am getting intel nucs to test in about a month or two too only. I believe, a run with less than 3 minutes is rather short. also, it would be nice, if you could post the results of my script here. Just the .hw file is enough.
Regarding mesa problem, I think you might find answers or help in other threads.
greez chris

I am trying the script, it works but the video does not start "video not rated" I let it go like this?

This is i7, i3 nuc i do later