The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[IRNjuggle28]

Can you explain me in a simple language? I am not the best cuber you can find and I am not so familiar with cubing words. BUt still thanks for helping

Yes. Here is a U permutation, which is an edge 3 cycle, and an A permutation, which is a corner 3 cycle. You can find a way to solve every PLL case using those two algorithms.

For OLL, you only need two algorithms, the T OLL and the Sune OLL. You can use the T algorithm to orient edges and the Sune algorithm to orient corners.

I recommend learning at least 2 look OLL and 2 look PLL, though. Your memory is probably better than you think. You're capable of memorizing this many algorithms. You just have to do the algorithm over and over, until muscle memory can take over from actively trying to remember the algorithm.

If your muscle memory doesn't work well for whatever reason, make up your own mnemonics for remembering the algorithm. For example, one of the algorithms I said you should learn is F R U R' U' F'. Remember the pseudo-word "froo-roof," along with remembering that the first three moves are clockwise and the last three moves are counterclockwise. and you have effectively memorized the algorithm. Get creative with memorization techniques, but don't assume that you aren't capable of it.

 

[Bindedsa]

Is there a cube solver like Cube Explorer, that uses wide moves. I know Ksolve can do this, but I would prefer something with a GUI.

 

[guysensei1]

What alg do you use on 7x7 when 2 inner edges are swapped? I have to do the parity alg twice and it really sucks

 

[IRNjuggle28]

What alg do you use on 7x7 when 2 inner edges are swapped? I have to do the parity alg twice and it really sucks

Do parity only with the inner layers. Fingertrick the slice moves like (3R2 2R2) or 3R 2R'. Similar to doing M2 like (r2 R2).

 

[goodatthis]

What is 2:00 and 2:20 on 5x5 equivalent to on 6x6 and 7x7? Specifically 6x6.

 

[gj matt]

What is 2:00 and 2:20 on 5x5 equivalent to on 6x6 and 7x7? Specifically 6x6.

If i understand what you are asking...
6x6: 6-7 minutes
7x7: 10-12 minutes

 

[Randomno]

If i understand what you are asking...
6x6: 6-7 minutes
7x7: 10-12 minutes

2:00 is about when you start speedsolving it properly, I think closer to 4 minutes for 6x6 and 7 minutes for 7x7.

 

[goodatthis]

If i understand what you are asking...
6x6: 6-7 minutes
7x7: 10-12 minutes

2:00 is about when you start speedsolving it properly, I think closer to 4 minutes for 6x6 and 7 minutes for 7x7.

I'm asking two questions:

What should someone who averages 2:00 on 5x5 average on 6x6 and 7x7?
What should someone who averages 2:20 on 5x5 average on 6x6 and 7x7?

6-7 minutes on 6x6 is very slow for someone who averages 2:00-2:20 on 5x5, I'm not sure you understsnd what I mean.

And 2:00 is more like when you start getting pretty good at 5x5, it's harder than sub 20 on 3x3 by a good bit

 

[guysensei1]

I'm asking two questions:

What should someone who averages 2:00 on 5x5 average on 6x6 and 7x7?
What should someone who averages 2:20 on 5x5 average on 6x6 and 7x7?

6-7 minutes on 6x6 is very slow for someone who averages 2:00-2:20 on 5x5, I'm not sure you understsnd what I mean.

And 2:00 is more like when you start getting pretty good at 5x5, it's harder than sub 20 on 3x3 by a good bit

Perhaps sub 4 on 6x6? Maybe sub-3?
I'm currently averaging 3:30 on 6x6 and I'm very sure that if I had any practice on 5x5 I would average sub-2 quickly.
And for 7x7... Sub-5?

 

[ChickenWrap]

What is 2:00 and 2:20 on 5x5 equivalent to on 6x6 and 7x7? Specifically 6x6.

I average 2:00 on 5x5, and my 6x6 average is 3:15 and my 7x7 average is just sub-5

 

[goodatthis]

Perhaps sub 4 on 6x6? Maybe sub-3?
I'm currently averaging 3:30 on 6x6 and I'm very sure that if I had any practice on 5x5 I would average sub-2 quickly.
And for 7x7... Sub-5?

I average 2:00 on 5x5, and my 6x6 average is 3:15 and my 7x7 average is just sub-5

Guess what cubes I'm practicing next... Lol

 

[MennoniteCuber1]

what alg do you use for last 5x5 edge, both wings flipped?

 

[Cale S]

what alg do you use for last 5x5 edge, both wings flipped?

Rw2 B2 U2 Lw U2 Rw' U2 Rw U2 F2 Rw F2 Lw' B2 Rw2

 

[RageCuber]

How do you pyra blind? (all other threads are outdated and/or did not have an answer)
P.S I cannot use a speed method for blind.

 

[Lonely Parrot]

Yes. Here is a U permutation, which is an edge 3 cycle, and an A permutation, which is a corner 3 cycle. You can find a way to solve every PLL case using those two algorithms.

For OLL, you only need two algorithms, the T OLL and the Sune OLL. You can use the T algorithm to orient edges and the Sune algorithm to orient corners.

I recommend learning at least 2 look OLL and 2 look PLL, though. Your memory is probably better than you think. You're capable of memorizing this many algorithms. You just have to do the algorithm over and over, until muscle memory can take over from actively trying to remember the algorithm.

If your muscle memory doesn't work well for whatever reason, make up your own mnemonics for remembering the algorithm. For example, one of the algorithms I said you should learn is F R U R' U' F'. Remember the pseudo-word "froo-roof," along with remembering that the first three moves are clockwise and the last three moves are counterclockwise. and you have effectively memorized the algorithm. Get creative with memorization techniques, but don't assume that you aren't capable of it.

Okay. Thanks! BTW I actually learned F R U R' U' F' like that

 

[guysensei1]

Can R U R' U' R U R' U' be written as a single commutator?

 

[goodatthis]

Can R U R' U' R U R' U' be written as a single commutator?

Hmm... As a commutator of what? As far as I can see, it's a four corner twist+edge 3 cycle, so I'm not quite sure if that would really be considered a commutator. (Or at least an alg that could be written in commutator notation) Not quite sure what you're asking.

 

[guysensei1]

Hmm... As a commutator of what? As far as I can see, it's a four corner twist+edge 3 cycle, so I'm not quite sure if that would really be considered a commutator. (Or at least an alg that could be written in commutator notation) Not quite sure what you're asking.

It's been proven that every even permutation can be written as a single commutator, and I'm pretty sure that double sexy is an even permutation.

I'm asking if it was possible to write a commutator that, cancels and simplifies into double sexy

 

[Artic]

How often do you guys lube the sides of the edges/corners of your cubes? I find that my core and inside parts stay lubricated, which is good. However, the part where most of the friction occurs is between the walls of the pieces. And for me, the lubrication there seems to dry up/evaporate rather quickly compared to the core. Btw, I'm using Traxxas 50K.

 

[Cale S]

Can R U R' U' R U R' U' be written as a single commutator?

[B L U L U' L' B' L U2 L' U2 L U L2 U R U2 R' U2 R' U' R U' R' U2 R U2 R U R', R F D' F' U2 F D F' U2]