{"id":5851,"date":"2025-10-14T14:34:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/?p=5851"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T19:36:53","slug":"testing-free-running-skills-with-our-foot-switch-operated-up-timer-clock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/wordpress\/2025\/10\/testing-free-running-skills-with-our-foot-switch-operated-up-timer-clock\/","title":{"rendered":"Ninja Competition Obstacle Course Timer with Footswitch Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DC-Digital continues to innovate with another exciting custom creation \u2014 the <strong>DC-256T-UP-TERM Up Timer<\/strong>, built specifically for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ea-athletics.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ea-athletics.com\/\">Electric Avenue Athletics<\/a><\/strong> in Texas. This model was engineered to meet the demands of high-performance athletic environments, such as obstacle courses and parkour training facilities. It combines <strong>hands-free control<\/strong>, <strong>precise timing<\/strong>, and <strong>durable construction<\/strong> for a professional-grade competitive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets this unit apart from our standard up timers is its unique <strong>dual-control system<\/strong>, designed to give athletes and trainers maximum control during high-intensity events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Functional Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foot Switch Operation:<\/strong><br>The integrated <strong>foot switch<\/strong> serves as the <strong>start, stop, and restart control<\/strong>. It\u2019s wired directly into the opto baseboard with a <strong>25-foot cable<\/strong>, giving users plenty of flexibility on the course.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start the timer, press and hold the foot switch. Release it to begin the count-up sequence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It counts up to <strong>99 minutes and 59 seconds<\/strong>, ideal for both short and long-duration challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To pause or stop the timer, simply <strong>tap the foot switch again<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a complete reset, <strong>press and hold<\/strong> the switch once more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows competitors to easily manage their timing without leaving their starting position \u2014 perfect for quick restarts or safety pauses in case of a false start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency Stop and Finish Line Precision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>large 40mm heavy-duty red palm switch<\/strong> is positioned at the finish line, allowing competitors or judges to stop the timer instantly at the end of a run. This ensures <strong>accurate finish times<\/strong> down to <strong>hundredths of a second<\/strong>, providing precise measurements for competitive training or time trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Display and Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DC-256T-UP-TERM features a <strong>bright 2.3-inch LED display<\/strong> that can be easily read from <strong>up to 120 feet away<\/strong>, ensuring visibility even in large gym environments. The <strong>six-digit format<\/strong> displays <strong>minutes, seconds, tenths, and hundredths<\/strong>, providing full resolution for precision timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built for durability, the enclosure is made from <strong>heavy-duty extruded aluminum<\/strong> with a <strong>black powder-coated, fingerprint-resistant finish<\/strong>. It includes <strong>two slotted teardrop mounting tabs<\/strong> for easy installation and angle adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power is supplied through a <strong>universal 120-240 VAC wall adapter<\/strong> with a <strong>6-foot cord<\/strong>, included with the unit for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designed for Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This custom DC-256T-UP-TERM timer was developed in collaboration with <strong>Electric Avenue Athletics<\/strong>, who wanted a solution that enhances both <strong>training efficiency<\/strong> and <strong>athletic excitement<\/strong>. Whether used for parkour, sprint timing, or obstacle course racing, this timer delivers instant response, rugged reliability, and a professional-grade appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Highlights at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hands-free <strong>foot switch control<\/strong> for start, stop, and restart functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big red palm button<\/strong> for instant stop at finish line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counts up<\/strong> in minutes, seconds, tenths, and hundredths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visible up to 120 feet<\/strong> away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavy-duty aluminum<\/strong> construction for long-lasting performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for obstacle courses, gyms, and competitive training<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The DC-256T-UP-TERM isn\u2019t just a timer \u2014 it\u2019s a tool that helps athletes measure progress, improve precision, and push their limits. With DC-Digital\u2019s custom engineering, every order can be tailored to meet the exact needs of your facility or sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See similar product: <a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-256T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input%20-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Hours-Minutes-Seconds.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-256T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input%20-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Hours-Minutes-Seconds.html\">DC-256T-UP-TERM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See full operation <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EhcCPcdAQoY\">video<\/a> on our Youtube Channel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-256T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input%20-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Hours-Minutes-Seconds.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/DC-256T-UP-TERM-DC-Digital-2-3-Inch-LED-Digital-Multi-Input%20-PLC-Relay-Switch-Sensor-Controlled-Count-Up-Timer-Hours-Minutes-Seconds.html\">See product on our website page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can make this one or any other size you may need <a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/contact-us.php\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/contact-us.php\">Contact us at DC-Digital<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dc-digital.com\/store\/index.php\">DC-Digital Store<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DC-Digital continues to innovate with another exciting custom creation \u2014 the DC-256T-UP-TERM Up Timer, built specifically for Electric Avenue Athletics in Texas. This model was engineered to meet the demands of high-performance athletic environments, such as obstacle courses and parkour training facilities. 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