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[Help Thread] Connecting a Stackmat timer to computer

swburk

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Ok, I've got mine working, but I'm posting what worked here for others who might have the same issue:

The cables I linked to above work fine if your computer has a microphone-only port, which my desktop does. However, the Stackmat will not work if you are plugging it into a headphone/microphone combined port, which my Mac has. If that is the port you have, you need the USB adapter that CuberStache linked to.
 

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I recently ordered a g4 stackmat, but when I connect it to my computer it, it connects, but doesn't really work. When I use it without cstimer, it works fine.

Here's a screen recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m0YRrhfMIlZyOc6LqxotwRP0EhdlRo0V/view?usp=sharing

If you're wondering, at the beginning it was me trying to connect the stackmat. And yes, I've tried on chrome, it does the same thing. I just prefer to use edge.
 

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Try using Chrome. I've tried using a stackmat on a laptop, but it never worked. I recently got a PC, and sometimes I would get like a 0.006, but its not doing it anymore. Besides that, maybe replace batteries, make sure the cable is fully conncted, and try using the secure version (https://cstimer.net) on chrome with permission to the microphone. Maybe this helps, maybe it won't but at least try all these things first.
 

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Try using Chrome. I've tried using a stackmat on a laptop, but it never worked. I recently got a PC, and sometimes I would get like a 0.006, but its not doing it anymore. Besides that, maybe replace batteries, make sure the cable is fully conncted, and try using the secure version (https://cstimer.net) on chrome with permission to the microphone. Maybe this helps, maybe it won't but at least try all these things first.

I have had that issue for awhile, and it's very frustrating, because it doesn't happen all the time. Did you find a way to solve it?

Tymon just posted a video a little bit ago having the same issue:
 

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I have had that issue for awhile, and it's very frustrating, because it doesn't happen all the time. Did you find a way to solve it?

Tymon just posted a video a little bit ago having the same issue:
After the first day or two, it started working just fine for some reason. I'll have to wait and see if it happens again, but it's fine at the moment.
 

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Hello, im having a problem with my stackmat timer. I want to connect it to cstimer but i cant find a cable that fits in the stackmat. Do you have any idea on where to find such cable and what type it is?
My stackmat timer is gen 4.

Edit: I found that i need a 2.5 to 3.5 millimeter cable, is that right or not?
 
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Skewb_Cube

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i dont need one im on desktop its seperate. But i dont have that cable so is there another way?

I would recommend getting a cable because like that you avoid the issue of having to type your times (I do that with my Yj timer and it's a bit annoying).

You can get the cable for $2.99 in The Cubicle. Here
 

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I would recommend getting a cable because like that you avoid the issue of having to type your times (I do that with my Yj timer and it's a bit annoying).

You can get the cable for $2.99 in The Cubicle. Here
i dont really buy in the cubicle because my mom prefers amazon though
i will see if i can buy the cable though.
 

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Its basically aux to aux cable but different dimensions on both the sides. Some cubing companies have started producing it, otherwise you will get it at your local electronics store.
 

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im sorry if this isnt the right place to post, i dont really know where to post this, but what do you reccomend a good online timer? I used to use Ctimer, but it feels too complicated and sometimes it glitches. I need something that supports stackmat timer connection, and is simple.
 

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So I bought a data connector for stackmat, plugged it in using a tutorial. It shows --:-- but when I start the timer and stop it it doesn't show the time. Can anyone help me?
 
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