On the Subject of n-Time

“This cover is classic textbook fare, too. An infinite void of clocks, all with different amounts of hours on them.”

This module operates on n-Time. n-Time splits the hour into n minutes, which are split into n subminutes, which are split into n seconds. n is the number on the clock.

To input a time, in order of the top row of buttons on the module:

• Turn the hour hand to the number of minutes.
• Turn the minutes hand to the number of subminutes.
• Turn the seconds hand to the number of seconds.

To convert between n-Time and traditional time, it’s helpful to know that a traditional second is n^3/3600 n-seconds.

If, upon submission, the start of the second on the bomb’s timer is included in the time between the submitted n-second and the next and the submitted time is valid, the module will solve. Otherwise, the module will strike.

A valid time meets all of these criteria:

• The least significant digit of the minutes portion matches any of the numbers in the two below charts based on the colors of the hands.
• The most significant digit of the seconds portion matches the number of batteries, battery holders, ports, or port plates modulo 6.
• The least significant digit of the seconds portion matches any number in the serial number.
• If the bomb has less than 10 minutes left, any minute is valid*.

Seconds Hand Color

Red	Yellow	Green	Blue	Gray
5, 7, 9	1, 3, 9	3, 7, 9	1, 3, 5	1, 5, 7

Clock Ticks Color

Pink	Yellow	Green	Blue	Gray
0, 6, 8	0, 4, 6	2, 4, 6	2, 4, 8	0, 2, 8

*Except in zen mode.