All Settings Explained
Detailed overview of all configuration options in OldTimer Rally Timer.
👥 Team & Rally
Basic settings for your team and rally configuration.
Note: The app automatically calculates your personal start time: Official Start Time + (Start Number - 1) × Start Interval
📊 Trip Meter
Configuration of the GPS-based distance counter.
Calibration Tip: Drive a known distance (e.g., between two kilometer markers) and adjust the factor until the displayed distance matches the actual distance.
🎨 Display
Visual settings for optimal readability.
Delta Tolerance Explained: If your time delta is within this tolerance, it's shown in green ("on schedule"). Outside, it's shown in red (too slow) or orange (too fast).
🔊 Sounds
Acoustic signals for support during the rally.
🆘 Safety
Emergency and safety features.
Important: Store a valid emergency number to quickly call for help in case of emergency.
⏱️ Timer & Start
Configuration of timing behavior.
Timer Modes Explained
- Manual: You start timing by tapping the Start button
- Scheduled: Timing starts automatically at the configured time
- GPS Movement: Timing starts automatically when GPS movement is detected
🤖 AI & Scanning
Configuration of the AI-powered roadbook scanner.
Getting API Keys
- OpenAI: Register at platform.openai.com and create an API key
- Claude: Register at console.anthropic.com for an API key
- Google Gemini: Use the Google AI Studio console for an API key
Note: Using AI APIs may incur costs depending on the provider. A ✓ next to the provider indicates a valid API key is stored.
💾 Data
Data management and export functions.
Warning: Deleting all data cannot be undone! Export important data as CSV or PDF beforehand.
Quick Reference: Default Values
Team & Rally
- Start Number: 1
- Start Interval: 60 seconds
Trip Meter
- Unit: Kilometers
- Calibration: 1.0
- GPS Tracking: On
Display
- Theme: System
- Night Mode: Off
- Large Font: Off
- Delta Tolerance: 5 seconds
Sounds
- Warning Tones: On
- Countdown Signals: On
Safety
- GPS Sharing: Off
Timer
- Timer Mode: Manual
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