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Is there a ROM that can be used to test Disk Drives.

Started by Audronic, 03:35, 27 June 16

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Audronic

Hi All


Is there a ROM that can be used to test Disk Drives..
I have a drive that says it cannot read, I can not test the Speed of the drive as it can not load Test Programs.


Or is it possible for the Software gurus to put something in ROM for me.


Thanks    Ray
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Audronic

Is there any way that this can be put in a rom Please.


Ray
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pelrun

TFM made a rom out of DskTest a while back:

DskTest v0.1.47b (release?)


(I've tried to do this myself, but never succeeded in getting anything working out of Softbrenner...)

Audronic

@pelrun


Thanks for the link, I have issues with the Dsktest I have installed the rom but have to wait a long time to get a reading ?
It makes it hard to do meaningful adjustments !.


If TFM could convert the RPM for me that would be pleasing.




Thank    Ray
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Bryce

If it's the same as the disk version then you should just have to leave it running and hit 5 every time you want to retest the RPM. Testing takes a few seconds, but that's to be expected.

Bryce.

Audronic

@Bryce


Yes its the same as the DSK Version.
I have just contacted the Writer of the R.P.M software -  Brice Rive.
And he is having a look at his RPM Program with the possibility of making a rom.


Thanks    Ray
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TFM

Quote from: Audronic on 09:37, 27 June 16
If TFM could convert the RPM for me that would be pleasing.

Just saw this thread... let me take a look...

Ok, here you go...
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Audronic

@TFM


Thank you very much. ;D
It works well and quite quick.


What else can i say. ;)


Thanks   Ray



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I keep telling you I am Not Pedantic.

TFM

Always a pleasure. Tried to put it into the other ROM, but it didn't fit by 1 KB. Well, what can I say.  :)
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Kris

Works fine as well here; FYI, you have to reach 300 RPM on track 19 to have the best settings.




TFM

Quote from: Kris on 18:25, 28 June 16
Works fine as well here; FYI, you have to reach 300 RPM on track 19 to have the best settings.


But I like the number 18 more.  ;D


Seriously, this ROM got some space left, in case somebody want to put more stuff in let me know.  :)
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Audronic

@TFM
I was primarily interested in checking a 3" drive that won't READ, to confirm that the belt was not slipping.
Thanks     Ray
Procrastinators Unite,
If it Ain't Broke PLEASE Don't Fix it.
I keep telling you I am Not Pedantic.

Audronic

@TFM


Thanks for the RPM  ROM.


Perfect The drive was running at 329.xx rpm.
Now adjusted to 299.7xx
The Machine is now back in service


Thanks     Ray

Procrastinators Unite,
If it Ain't Broke PLEASE Don't Fix it.
I keep telling you I am Not Pedantic.

TFM

TFM of FutureSoft
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