New NxNxN world record (22x22x22)

[TheCoolMinxer]

Does one know why he decided to do an even layered cube, because they are a lot harder to assemble then an odd layered puzzle?

 

[Pharphuf7nik]

I believe the reason it's even layered is because of screw size. With an odd layered puzzle the screw has to have a small enough diameter to go through the center piece. An odd layered puzzle would have had to be much larger in order to have strong enough screw to keep the puzzle stable. Since the "center piece" of an even layered puzzle is hidden, it could be large enough to make the puzzle stable without making the puzzle enormous. I could be wrong though.

 

[Meep]

Does one know why he decided to do an even layered cube, because they are a lot harder to assemble then an odd layered puzzle?

If I recall correctly, he had a dream about a 22x22 cube lol

 

[Tony Fisher]

I believe the reason it's even layered is because of screw size. With an odd layered puzzle the screw has to have a small enough diameter to go through the center piece. An odd layered puzzle would have had to be much larger in order to have strong enough screw to keep the puzzle stable. Since the "center piece" of an even layered puzzle is hidden, it could be large enough to make the puzzle stable without making the puzzle enormous. I could be wrong though.

The new MoYu 15x15x15 has a centre that narrows at the surface so I can't see that being an issue.

 

[penguinz7]

Does one know why he decided to do an even layered cube, because they are a lot harder to assemble then an odd layered puzzle?

I thought it was because of a mistake he made with the core.. I vaguely recall that from the livestream, but I could absolutely be wrong.

Why do we all have different opinions on this