need ideas ( cube timer )

**ahmedkl** · 09-01-2010

I was thinking of making a cube timer on my own so i want some ideas how it should look like and what functions it should have?hopefully in less then a week i will complete it

**Metallor** · 09-01-2010

start and stop using the ctrl buttons instead of the spacebar, like a stackmat

**ahmedkl** · 09-01-2010

I haven't used a stackmat can you explain a bit more ? you mean the start and stop using the left ctrl and right ctrl buttons?

**theace** · 09-01-2010

have it plot a graph of your times like www.rubetimer.com

**Lorken** · 09-01-2010

With a stackmat, you need to put both your hands on the thing to stop it, he means you should have to hit bot ctrl keys to start and stop, that's what I think he meant anyway.

**Metallor** · 09-01-2010

i havent either but what i mean is:
press both ctrl buttons
when you release one (or both) the timer starts
timer cant stop until both buttons are depressed

so that stops you from pressing the spacebar to stop while holding the cube in your other hand

**Metallor** · 09-01-2010

oh and other features:
running averages like www.cubetimer.com but it keeps track of your best average and not only your best single solve

**freshcuber** · 09-01-2010

Using the Ctrl buttons is something to consider but does anyone else think that's a fairly small target if you're rushing for a new PB or something? I think a lot of cubers would be upset if time was added cause they missed the button. I do think it's a good idea since I do hit space bar with one hand while still holding my cube with the other 99% of the time lol