Is it not 192 just for the edges in a 6x6? 4 for each of the 48 edges.
You need doubled magnets only on the innermost layers, so it's 3 per inner wing (3×24=72), 2 per outer wing (2×24=48), and 3 per corner (3×8=24), for 144 magnets in total.
Is it not 192 just for the edges in a 6x6? 4 for each of the 48 edges.
Maybe I'm making a big mistake, but as @xyzzy said: there are 3 sets of magnets. The inner slice needs to be doubled, but once you have that taken care of it's basically a 5x5. If the pair of edges is symmetrical you can flip it 180° without changing polarities or locations at all, and treat outer wings just like you would wings on a 5x5.Is it not 192 just for the edges in a 6x6? 4 for each of the 48 edges.
Also, a problem with your current formula is that a competitor can show up and present 100 cubes to the judges with the intention of only solving 10. This would become very irritating to judges and scramblers. There is nothing in your system that discourages this kind of behavior.
You need doubled magnets only on the innermost layers, so it's 3 per inner wing (3×24=72), 2 per outer wing (2×24=48), and 3 per corner (3×8=24), for 144 magnets in total.
I hadn't realised that the outer wings didn't need to double up but after drawing some diagrams it makes sense now. Thanks.Maybe I'm making a big mistake, but as @xyzzy said: there are 3 sets of magnets. The inner slice needs to be doubled, but once you have that taken care of it's basically a 5x5. If the pair of edges is symmetrical you can flip it 180° without changing polarities or locations at all, and treat outer wings just like you would wings on a 5x5.
Have you used this site yo calculate pull force?I generally prefer a more subtle feel from my magnetized cubes. I've done two cubes with 4x2mm N50s and four cubes with 4x2mm N35s, and they all are ok except for the Gans Air. The 4x2mm N35s are just a bit too aggressive for my taste for this puzzle. I want something less snappy but obviously still palpable. What would be a good step down, 3x2mm N35s, 3x1.5mm N35s, or something else?
I also use this site. What do you use for the last entry :distance? I just use the same value(3 mm) for everything.Have you used this site yo calculate pull force?
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/calculator.asp
Just pop in the details of the readily available alternatives.
I've never bothered filling it in.I also use this site. What do you use for the last entry :distance? I just use the same value(3 mm) for everything.
I've never bothered filling it in.
It should seeing that it bonds to plastic. If you have any problems with it, I would recommend some gorilla glue impact tough, it is very reliable. But what you have should work.I just got this at Walmart today and was wondering if this will work for making a magnetic cube.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...SY340_QL65&keywords=loctite+super+glue+liquid
It will work but as it's the liquid, not the gel, it is a little harder to work with.I just got this at Walmart today and was wondering if this will work for making a magnetic cube.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...SY340_QL65&keywords=loctite+super+glue+liquid
I had the same issue so I bought bigger N35s.where is the cheapest place to buy N38-N42 magnets, i cant find any for reasonable prices as my N35s were 99p for 50 and N50s are 1.99 for 50 on ebay but I cannot find N38-42 there for reasonable prices
Ok... Legoboyz3 said that liquid was better.It will work but as it's the liquid, not the gel, it is a little harder to work with.
I find gel easier as it stays where you put it.Ok... Legoboyz3 said that liquid was better.
Is there ever an issue with the gel forcing the magnets further away from the piece and therefore further apart, so they have a weaker feel? I've only used liquid, and you have to be careful and not mind a little extra glue inside the piece, but I haven't had significant trouble with it.I find gel easier as it stays where you put it.
Ok, I tested it and put a drop on an old cube and it's been like 10 mins and it's still not dry. I'm just going to get gorilla super glue gel.I find gel easier as it stays where you put it.
Not that I have noticed. I expect that any difference would be tiny. The magnets will displace the glue if you use a lot.Is there ever an issue with the gel forcing the magnets further away from the piece and therefore further apart, so they have a weaker feel? I've only used liquid, and you have to be careful and not mind a little extra glue inside the piece, but I haven't had significant trouble with it.
That's my favourite glue. The nozzle is a little larger than I'd like on the bottle I bought but it's a very minor issue.Ok, I tested it and put a drop on an old cube and it's been like 10 mins and it's still not dry. I'm just going to get gorilla super glue gel.
where is the cheapest place to buy N38-N42 magnets, i cant find any for reasonable prices as my N35s were 99p for 50 and N50s are 1.99 for 50 on ebay but I cannot find N38-42 there for reasonable prices