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SLS and SPI data storage documentation draft. USBFS buffer size problem under Linux mentioned (#111 )
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LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/local/lib:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH /usr/local/bin/AbracaDABra &
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## USBFS buffer size
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USBFS buffet size limitation is typical problem under Linux. In such case RTL-SDR disconnects just after tuning. You may also see message like this in terminal:
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Failed to submit transfer 10
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Please increase your allowed usbfs buffer size with the following command:
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echo 0 > /sys/module/usbcore/parameters/usbfs_memory_mb
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You can set unlimited size using this command:
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sudo bash -c 'echo 0 > /sys/module/usbcore/parameters/usbfs_memory_mb'
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There are instruction on the internet how to make this settings persistent, for example [here](https://github.com/OpenKinect/libfreenect2/issues/807)
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## Known limitations
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* Only service logos are currently supported from SPI application

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