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[4Chan]

Hello everyone!

I've been so busy with holiday orders that I haven't been able to experiment as much.
With more orders, I still can't, but I've been working on Project Boron-22, and got it to work!
Here's some information, without giving away our process!

tl;dw: I tell you what ABS plastic is, and then explain some background information.
By targeting and eliminating the double bonds with a safe Hydroboration Reaction, we can make softer plastic that feels smoother and more "buttery".
By targeting and transforming the nitriles with a simple Pinner Reaction, we can make the plastic grippy but still fast, like an Old Plastic Dayan!

 

[Dash Lambda]

Hello everyone!

I've been so busy with holiday orders that I haven't been able to experiment as much.
With more orders, I still can't, but I've been working on Project Boron-22, and got it to work!
Here's some information, without giving away our process!

tl;dw: I tell you what ABS plastic is, and then explain some background information.
By targeting and eliminating the double bonds with a safe Hydroboration Reaction, we can make softer plastic that feels smoother and more "buttery".
By targeting and transforming the nitriles with a simple Pinner Reaction, we can make the plastic grippy but still fast, like an Old Plastic Dayan!

So chemically treating cubes for different feels is also in the cards?
I can't wait 'till the holiday rush is over X3

 

[4Chan]

So chemically treating cubes for different feels is also in the cards?
I can't wait 'till the holiday rush is over X3

Yep!

My goal is to have two alternate versions of cubes, so we can have the level of customisability for everyone!
So there will hopefully be a "softer" version that feels like broken in thunderclap, OP Dayan, OP Weilong, as well as a "harder" version, that feels more like Meiying, LiYing, Yancheng3, etc etc.

But this is just proof of concept.
It may not happen at all if I can't tweak it just right.

If anyone is attending Clifton, you're welcome to try my cube out!

 

[kliang9299]

Yep!

My goal is to have two alternate versions of cubes, so we can have the level of customisability for everyone!
So there will hopefully be a "softer" version that feels like broken in thunderclap, OP Dayan, OP Weilong, as well as a "harder" version, that feels more like Meiying, LiYing, Yancheng3, etc etc.

But this is just proof of concept.
It may not happen at all if I can't tweak it just right.

If anyone is attending Clifton, you're welcome to try my cube out!

That's really cool. Do you think this might also be viable for a send in service? In addition to the dyeing service? I've got a white Aolong v1 that I'd love to send to you to get these done.

 

[4Chan]

That's really cool. Do you think this might also be viable for a send in service? In addition to the dyeing service? I've got a white Aolong v1 that I'd love to send to you to get these done.

Huh, although possible, I think that the combination of plastic softening and dye wouldn't be good.
Unfortunately, I don't think I can do that for you to a high enough standard without some experimentation and tests first!

 

[EntireTV]

So I've tried watching your videos (not so good at science) and you sound like a genius. Maybe I'll wait till high school and rewatch them

 

[4Chan]

So I've tried watching your videos (not so good at science) and you sound like a genius. Maybe I'll wait till high school and rewatch them

AW SHUCKS THANKS!!!!

I'm no genius I swear, I just spent (literally) 27% of my life in college!
I did wayyy too much learning in school.

 

[EntireTV]

AW SHUCKS THANKS!!!!

I'm no genius I swear, I just spent (literally) 27% of my life in college!

Yeah I knew you were gonna say that
We cubers have to say that to people all the time!

 

[supercavitation]

Yeah I knew you were gonna say that
We cubers have to say that to people all the time!

He's wrong, he is a genius.

 

[Dom]

Just saw this. Two words:. Me gusta

@4Chan how long before the Wuque M is available for purchase?

 

[4Chan]

Just saw this. Two words:. Me gusta

@4Chan how long before the Wuque M is available for purchase?

Ohhhhh, I made that because he's a pretty cool guy, and I didn't mind making it.

I don't think we will be offering them for sale until much much later, maybe not even until March if even.

 

[One Wheel]

Ohhhhh, I made that because he's a pretty cool guy, and I didn't mind making it.

I don't think we will be offering them for sale until much much later, maybe not even until March if even.

I just watched the video, and he said on the 5x5 you only magnetized the corners. Does that mean only the outer layers? Why? It seems to me that the inner layers of big cubes are the place magnets should be the most effective.

 

[4Chan]

I just watched the video, and he said on the 5x5 you only magnetized the corners. Does that mean only the outer layers? Why? It seems to me that the inner layers of big cubes are the place magnets should be the most effective.

Ohh, no, the whole puzzle is magnetized.

I used weaker magnets because I wanted to match the production valk 3 strength based on opinions at the office. (I should've made them a bit stronger)

However, Mario has been sent strong versions historically, so in contrast, he didn't feel the inner layers as much with the 5x5. As it breaks in, it'll be more noticeable as there's less friction and sandy feel from the plastic.

 

[JTcuber]

@4Chan If you're making a WuQue M, how did you speed it up to the point where the magnets would help more than harm? The WuQue I have is pretty slow, and I think magnets would just make it too slow for speedsolving

 

[4Chan]

@4Chan If you're making a WuQue M, how did you speed it up to the point where the magnets would help more than harm? The WuQue I have is pretty slow, and I think magnets would just make it too slow for speedsolving

When I go to comps, I let people try them at a vending station.
By the end of the day, they have around a hundred solves, and after 2-3 comps, they're fully broken in.

In particular, the WuQue has two places where it needs to be broken in first, and after that, it's a great cube!

 

[Dom]

In particular, the WuQue has two places where it needs to be broken in first, and after that, it's a great cube!

Interesting. What two places are those? Or would taking it apart first and sanding down all the flash also help?

 

[4Chan]

Interesting. What two places are those? Or would taking it apart first and sanding down all the flash also help?

Yes, actually!

The flaws are posted by QiYi in some of their official posts.
You may be able to find it on their facebooks or official websites, but I am unsure.

 

[JTcuber]

When I go to comps, I let people try them at a vending station.
By the end of the day, they have around a hundred solves, and after 2-3 comps, they're fully broken in.

In particular, the WuQue has two places where it needs to be broken in first, and after that, it's a great cube!

You wouldn't by chance bringing any stuff to All Aboard 2017, would you? I'm going and I'm already pretty pumped to be able to meet you in person

 

[4Chan]

You wouldn't by chance bringing any stuff to All Aboard 2017, would you? I'm going and I'm already pretty pumped to be able to meet you in person

I'll be bringing my mains, which will include the WuQue!

 

[Dom]

Yes, actually!

The flaws are posted by QiYi in some of their official posts.
You may be able to find it on their facebooks or official websites, but I am unsure.

Got mine today. Stickerless.
I took it all apart and inspected every piece. No mold defects. No defects at all, just like the name. ("Wuque" means "absent of flaws/imperfection.")

A tiny little bit of flash, but I took care of that. But I've had cubes with that kind of mold defect and it DOES affect performance, no matter what QiYi says on their Facebook. Anyone who got the first batch and found mold issues, I'm sorry you wasted your money.