Timings not working

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If this template helps then use it. If not then just delete and start from scratch.

OS (e.g. Win10): Win 11
PsychoPy version (e.g. 2024.2.4 Py 3.8): 2024.2.4
Standard Standalone Installation? (y/n) If not then what?: Y
Do you want it to also run online? (y/n) N
What are you trying to achieve?:

I have the following PsychoPy experiment:

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There is a fixation cross (1.5-3s)
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two dot stimuli (1s),

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a mask (1-4s),

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then a moving cursor comes on screen,

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and the PPT must press the keyboard once the circle is in the “remembered” position of one of the two dot stimuli.

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However, my cursor timing does not seem to be working - the cursor isn’t starting where it should (0, 1 or -1), or it is starting to move too early behind the mask (which I don’t think is the case as I would see it over the mask?). Here is the excel sheet:

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Any help would be appreciated. I dont know why it doesnt seem to be working.

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Your positions look odd. X values of 3, 6 and 9 are off the screen in height and norm units and barely off centre in pix units. Try .3, .6 and .9

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My experimental units are in cm, so 3 6 and 9 work well. As such, I don’t think that’s it? Any other suggestions? Thank you for your help.