Should speedcubing community have their own timers?

[AlexCube]

Hello guys! I was thinking (as the title says) should speedcubing community have their own timers? I know that the speedstack timers are good but aren't we just helping them? Post your opinions to poll and comments below!

 

[Tim Major]

Speedstacks taking our money? How would that be different from some other company?

 

[Kirjava]

Aren't speedstacks taking our money? I know that the speedstack timers are good but aren't we just helping them?

Why shouldn't we help them ... ?

 

[DrKorbin]

Of course we should have our own timers! No more 10 minutes limit!

... Now please make timers, will you?

 

[AlexCube]

Why shouldn't we help them ... ?

Well... I don't know but own timers would be cool

 

[BillyRain]

Although SpeedStacks timers have no problem forfilling our needs, I think it would be nice to have timers and mats designed specifically for cubing.

But if any company were to look at designing something, I would hope that they would seek advice from experienced cubers and the WCA first.

 

[AlexCube]

Of course we should have our own timers! No more 10 minutes limit!

... Now please make timers, will you?

I don't think that I am that much electrician but I could suggest that

Although SpeedStacks timers have no problem forfilling our needs, I think it would be nice to have timers and mats designed specifically for cubing.

But if any company were to look at designing something, I would hope that they would seek advice from experienced cubers and the WCA first.

I agree

 

[AmazingCuber]

Cubing timers would be awesome, but probably doesn't offer enough revenue. Our best bet is for speed stacks to make a timer for cubing, as they already have the technology.

 

[Kirjava]

they already have the technology.

a lot of people have the technology, it's not rocket surgery

 

[AmazingCuber]

a lot of people have the technology, it's not rocket surgery

or more of the facilities/they already produce similar things

 

[Ruben]

defintely! timers with more feature built in such as the WCA 15 sec inspection time, +2 penalty option. or maybe be generate some practice scrambles. Also, more customization features like colors, size, etc

 

[Coolster01]

Yeah, the judge could press a button to start inspection at the same time they lift up cover, which initiates countdown. The timer can tell EXACTLY how long it is just like timer apps. That would be a nice feature!

 

[uberCuber]

rocket surgery

sounds painful

 

[giorgi]

yeah sure we have to have our timers, but QJ timers are rubbish

 

[Clarkeeyyy]

I think having additional options such as inspection time is a viable reason for new timers, however, the indication of how much inspection time is remaining has been discussed before and could be an issue. Nobody wants to look away from the puzzle just to check how much time they have left to inspect. If a good method of measuring inspection time on the timers could be developed then it would remove any uncertainties and controversies, like Chris Olson's 2x2 wr average.

 

[Ruben]

At the very least, a timer that says "SPEED CUBING" OR "SPEED SOLVING", something like that instead of "SPEED STACKS". Another cool customization feature, which can apply to any timer, would be the ability to engrave, write, or display custom text, like our name or pb.

 

[tjp8153]

You could just have the timer beep at 8 and 12 seconds and then it wouldnt be much different than a judge with a stop watch. I think it is a good idea.

 

[Clarkeeyyy]

You could just have the timer beep at 8 and 12 seconds and then it wouldnt be much different than a judge with a stop watch. I think it is a good idea.

This might work, but what if you heard the beep from a timer within close proximity that isn't your own and mistook it for your own?

 

[AlexMaass]

Maybe a LED light could do that instead?

 

[Ruben]

Maybe a LED light could do that instead?

no, that wouldnt work because we're inspecting the cube, not keeping an eye on the timer. thats why we need an audible warning.