csTimer Modes and Functions Explained

csTimer offers multiple modes and functions to enhance the cubing experience, from standard timing to virtual solving. Below is a breakdown of each mode and what it does.

1. Timer (Standard Mode)

• This is the default timing mode.

• You can start and stop the timer using the spacebar or mouse.

• Works well for general cubing practice and official-style timing.

2. Typing Mode

• This mode is for manually entering times.

• Useful when using a Stackmat timer without a direct connection to csTimer.

• After finishing a solve, you type in the time instead of relying on automatic input.

3. Stackmat Mode

• Allows direct connection to a Stackmat timer (Generation 2, 3, or 4).

• The Stackmat sends solve times directly to csTimer.

• Requires a USB audio adapter or a compatible input method.

4. MoYuTimer Mode

• Connects a MoYu smart timer to csTimer via USB or Bluetooth.

• Works similarly to Stackmat mode but optimized for MoYu timers.

5. Virtual Mode

• Allows you to practice solving a cube virtually on the screen.

• No physical cube needed—great for testing algorithms and finger tricks.

6. Bluetooth Mode

• Allows wireless connection to Bluetooth-enabled timers.

• Compatible with timers like the GAN Smart Timer and some MoYu timers.

7. qCube Mode

• A 2D virtual cube simulation for solving and training.

• Helps visualize moves without a physical cube.

• Useful for algorithm practice and recognition training.

8. GanTimer Mode

• Specific mode for GAN Smart Timers (GAN Halo, GAN Timer).

• Uses Bluetooth to sync solve times directly to csTimer.

9. Last Layer Training Mode

• Focuses on Last Layer solving practice.

• Likely scrambles the cube so only the Last Layer needs solving.

• Ideal for OLL/PLL/ZBLL training.