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From: Simon Wright <simon@pushface.org>
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Subject: Re: Marble Clock
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:53:31 +0100
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Simon Wright <simon@pushface.org> writes:

> You (gattameini) definitely should *not* use more than one timer
> function (when_to_run := when_to_run + 1.0; delay until when_to_run;),
> for when the next marble is to enter the top tray.

Sorry, I've just re-read the question: that should be 60.0 seconds, not
1.0!

The point I was trying & probably failing to make is that 'delay 60.0'
results in a delay of _at least_ 60 seconds, which would make your clock
run slow. This is rather an advanced point, probably not relevant to
your exercise.