SpeedSolving.com Puzzle Forum - Hardware Area http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/ This is the place to get help with the hardware side of your puzzles: what kind of puzzle to get, how to lube cubes, DIY questions, discuss what to buy, where to buy from, and how to tune your puzzles to perfection. en Sun, 19 May 2013 04:32:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png SpeedSolving.com Puzzle Forum - Hardware Area http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/ Your thoughts on ShuangRen http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42065-Your-thoughts-on-ShuangRen&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 16:31:19 GMT I am really interested in your thoughts on the puzzle. I have had the puzzle only for 24 hours. I have done about 200 solves on it. I am not very... I am really interested in your thoughts on the puzzle.

I have had the puzzle only for 24 hours. I have done about 200 solves on it. I am not very impressed with the cube. I do get same averages as with my (Zhanchi) main cube. But it just does not feel as smooth and fast as my main. I tried different tensions, different lube. I wonder if I am the only guy at the moment that does not really appreciate his ShuangRen. I think it has too many contact points that makes it rather slow. ]]> Hardware Area MarcelP http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42065-Your-thoughts-on-ShuangRen <![CDATA[Stickering a bunch of DIY's]]> http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42037-Stickering-a-bunch-of-DIY-s&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 04:12:33 GMT Guys, if you've got a bunch of DIY's that need stickering do you just grind it out and sticker each face one by one or is there a way of making the Cubesmith standard set fit some kind of 'transfer' tape to put them on?(Cubesmith standard set are a little bigger which I like but I can't use 'transfer' tape because they are not in the right position anymore) What do you do? ]]> Hardware Area Arkwell http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42037-Stickering-a-bunch-of-DIY-s Is there something wrong with my Panshi? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42028-Is-there-something-wrong-with-my-Panshi&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:20:29 GMT I got a DIY Panshi from LightTake. I hate the thing, and before I write it off, I wanted to know if what I'm experiencing is normal, or if I've screwed something up.

The cube is lightly lubed with 50k wt Ofna in both core and cubettes.

Without turning it, the cube feels loose and mushy---like a block of stones held together by bubblegum. When I'm turning it it feels clicky but smooth enough. However, the layers easily become distorted, and this causes small lockups. There's no sort of robustness or sturdyness to it. When I quickly repeat R U R' U', I can get a good pace, but during F2L where I have less structure to my algs, the cube is just absolutely joyless. (See video below.)

It feels like the sort of thing that is fixed by proper tensioning, but I have tried having it sloppy lose, and I've tried having it tightened right down, and everything between. The only important difference I notice through it all, is that if it's too tight, there's not enough pressure on the roots of the corner pieces and they become loose and wobbly.

I think the cube behaves this way for two reasons. First, the cube is made of very smooth rounded pieces and more than any other cube I've seen, is held together by tension. The high tension and round cubettes make the cube feel clicky and locky. Secondly, there is no plastic grommet for the centre pieces to rest flush against the core, which seems to worsen the lack of structural stability in the cube.

Does this describe anyone else's experiences? Did I do something wrong, or get a bad one off the line?

]]> Hardware Area Timtro http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42028-Is-there-something-wrong-with-my-Panshi Cores and interchangeability (3x3x3) http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42027-Cores-and-interchangeability-(3x3x3)&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:07:59 GMT Hello! I was reading on the MoYu HuanYing and the Funs puzzle and came upon some talking about how the funs puzzle for one is better with a... Hello!

I was reading on the MoYu HuanYing and the Funs puzzle and came upon some talking about how the funs puzzle for one is better with a different core, a dayan core to be exact. I kind of expected this as the puzzles did come out of nowhere and seem to be a bit on the "cheap and blocky" side. I was hoping to find out if it's possible to replace them with a Cube4You core and spring set.

Has anyone tried swapping cores? What core is generally considered to be the best? Do you have to swap the springs and screws too?

I've heard a lot of good about the Cube4You core and about how durable it is. I swapped a C4U core in my dayan guhong v2 and it works perfectly. However I don't know how necessary it actually is.

The purpose of this thread is to gather data on what cores are the best and where they can be used.

I for one can say that the Cube4You core set as a whole works perfectly with Dayan puzzles.

UPDATES:

C4U core, Dayan core and Alpha 1 core are the exact same size. C4U core might the be most durable of the 3.
C4U core sets do not have washers, C4U has replaced washers with a spring that is fat on one end.

Cores/springs/washers:

Cube4You Core-set works with:
Dayan Guhong V1
Dayan Guhong V2
Dayan Zhanchi
Funs Puzzle

Dayan Core-set works with:
Funs Puzzle



Cube4You Core




Dayan Core




MoYu HuanYing Core




Cube4You Core test




Pictures are from fasttech.com and hknowstore.com
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]]> Hardware Area windhero http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42027-Cores-and-interchangeability-(3x3x3) Dayan + MF8 6.6cm version 2 http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42015-Dayan-MF8-6-6cm-version-2&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:07:25 GMT Available for pre order on HKnowstore.

Fingers crossed but I'm not getting my hopes up this time. ]]> Hardware Area cube-o-holic http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42015-Dayan-MF8-6-6cm-version-2 4x4x4 EastSheen - What kind of piece is this? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42014-4x4x4-EastSheen-What-kind-of-piece-is-this&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 21:01:13 GMT I know where it goes, but why does it look different on each side? Maybe this link can help: http://imgur.com/TXtbDRt How does it go? Does the... I know where it goes, but why does it look different on each side? Maybe this link can help: http://imgur.com/TXtbDRt
How does it go? Does the open-side go besides a certain color? My friend let me borrow it and it all fell apart, I really would like to put it together. ]]> Hardware Area panda100123 http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42014-4x4x4-EastSheen-What-kind-of-piece-is-this MoYu HuanYing 3x3 Review (Prototype) http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42010-MoYu-HuanYing-3x3-Review-(Prototype)&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 11:14:49 GMT

I hope my accent ain't that bad given that I'm back in Germany ]]> Hardware Area Florian http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42010-MoYu-HuanYing-3x3-Review-(Prototype) My 7x7 V-cube is bad, how do I fix it? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42002-My-7x7-V-cube-is-bad-how-do-I-fix-it&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55:54 GMT Okay, I diassembled my 7x7 v-cube a long time ago and even took the center caps off wishing to lube the core. I sprayed the whole thing with CRC and... Okay, I diassembled my 7x7 v-cube a long time ago and even took the center caps off wishing to lube the core. I sprayed the whole thing with CRC and put it together. It turned out to be crap. Wohoo, I spoiled a 50€ puzzle.

Now my cube is all slippery because the CRC came on the outer layer too, on the pieces. My center caps keep popping off and I can hear the springs tick and tack when turning.

How do I clean it, how do I lube it (with what? Maru lube? Lubix/Traxxas?) and how do I get the center caps to stay on? Do I have to glue them back on? Is there no way to access the core?

All help is appreciated! ]]> Hardware Area windhero http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?42002-My-7x7-V-cube-is-bad-how-do-I-fix-it Tightening the Professor Pyraminx http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41998-Tightening-the-Professor-Pyraminx&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 16:14:52 GMT Does anybody know how to make the Professor Pyraminx a bit tighter? I do not see an obvious way to remove the tips to get at, well where I think the... Does anybody know how to make the Professor Pyraminx a bit tighter? I do not see an obvious way to remove the tips to get at, well where I think the screws should be…

Roberto ]]> Hardware Area mocenigo http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41998-Tightening-the-Professor-Pyraminx 42mm ZhanChi untensionable screw; HELP! http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41961-42mm-ZhanChi-untensionable-screw-HELP!&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 13:56:34 GMT Hi, I just bought a 42mm ZhanChi and the tensions were wonky, so I retensioned it and apparently I messed with the red side so much that now I... Hi,

I just bought a 42mm ZhanChi and the tensions were wonky, so I retensioned it and apparently I messed with the red side so much that now I cant use it with a screwdriver (circle) and all of the sides are fine except that one side that turns like a dollar store cube. I need to fix it by tomorrow because I need to use it tomorrow; HELP! ]]> Hardware Area alevine http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41961-42mm-ZhanChi-untensionable-screw-HELP! WD-40 Silicone Lubricant http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41946-WD-40-Silicone-Lubricant&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 22:19:00 GMT I recently purchased a can of WD-40 brand silicone lubricant, and have disassembled my Zhanchi and sprayed it. I waited for it to dry (around 3 and a... I recently purchased a can of WD-40 brand silicone lubricant, and have disassembled my Zhanchi and sprayed it. I waited for it to dry (around 3 and a half hours) and reassembled it. After a bit of breaking in, my cube turns fine. When turned slowly, it makes my cube feel weird, but when turned quickly during speedsolving, it turns a dream. This is the can the lubricant came in:
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I didn't use either of these like some people do:
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I think it depends on what cube you have, but for my Zhanchi, it works fine. I only applied it earlier today (12.30 GMT) and it is now 23.10 GMT, so this is sorta like a first impressions post, but judging by what it's like already, I would strongly recommend this product.

(NB I can only be sure it will work on a Dayan Zhanchi speedcube. Please do not blame me if it kills a different brand cube)

And it makes your cube smell of lemons. Just sayin.

UPDATE: It is now morning and my cube is still as good as it was last night.
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]]> Hardware Area MorrisKid101 http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41946-WD-40-Silicone-Lubricant <![CDATA[What makes a cube "better" to you?]]> http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41890-What-makes-a-cube-quot-better-quot-to-you&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 01:26:12 GMT "Is 'this cube' better than 'that cube'?" seems to be a common question. A common answer is something such as "it's personal preference."

Most people probably prefer certain qualities in a puzzle. By qualities, I am referring to the things that are often mentioned in reviews and comparisons.

Like the title states, what makes a cube "better" to you?

assembled
brand of cube
corner cutting
DIY
feeling of turning
lockups
maintenance needed
pops
price
reverse corner cutting
size of the puzzle
speed
stickers
something else

If your response would be size of the puzzle, for example, specify which you prefer (large or small). For speed, slow or fast. Etc. ]]> Hardware Area Zeotor http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41890-What-makes-a-cube-quot-better-quot-to-you Can these Cuboids Shapeshift? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41820-Can-these-Cuboids-Shapeshift&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 12:33:20 GMT Hi,

I want to buy the 3x3x4, 3x3x6 and 4x4x6 cuboids from hknowstore and I was wondering which of these puzzle do shapeshift, and which doesn't.
I know for fact that the 4x4x6 does shapeshift, but I'm not sure about the 3x3x4 and 3x3x6.

If someone could enlighten me on this it would be appriciated.
Thanks in advance,

Greetz.
Quuador ]]> Hardware Area Quuador http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41820-Can-these-Cuboids-Shapeshift Could someone change the colour on my PDF file of a master magic please? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41794-Could-someone-change-the-colour-on-my-PDF-file-of-a-master-magic-please&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 21:36:14 GMT I don't know how to edit it. I was hoping someone could change the grey colour to white, and rub out the Rubik's magic logo's.

Here's a link to download the PDF, http://pdfcast.org/download/rm-2.pdf

Thanks! ]]> Hardware Area n00bCube http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41794-Could-someone-change-the-colour-on-my-PDF-file-of-a-master-magic-please Is the Shengshou 5x5 a bit small in your opinion? http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41758-Is-the-Shengshou-5x5-a-bit-small-in-your-opinion&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:23:28 GMT Vote yes if you think yes and no if you think it's not. Just wondering. ]]> Hardware Area CubeorCubes http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?41758-Is-the-Shengshou-5x5-a-bit-small-in-your-opinion