Tempest 3V1 Development Thread (2016 Model leaked)

Who Should Tempest Work With on Mass Manufacturing?

  • MoYu

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • QiYi

    Votes: 10 55.6%

  • GAN

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Yuxin

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • FangShi

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • ShengShou

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Dayan

    Votes: 4 22.2%

  • Independent Company

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Total voters
    18
  • Poll closed .
I'm going go wait for my personal tram to respond. Cubicle labs just declined the offer for collaboration. Im kind of stuck on what to do. I dunno, but I'm really not sure... I need ideas, and fast. This project needs to be done. I made a promise to you that I would have a speedouble out, and I'm not going to break it.
 
Sion said:
I'm going to wait for my personal team to respond. Cubicle labs just declined the request for collaboration. I'm kind of stuck on what to do. I dunno, I'm really not sure... I need ideas, and fast. This project needs to be done. I made a promise to you that I would have a speedable cube out, and I'm not going to break it.
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Slow down and relax.
You're doing this for fun, not because you were assigned it. None of us signed a contract with you or established a quota. You have no deadlines. We aren't gonna get impatient and yell at you, the world isn't going to run out of plastic in a month, it's all fine.

I'd suggest that, if you want to work on it when you don't have a modeler, you should start learning 3D modeling. You might have some fun with that. Then, maybe, you could save up for a 3D printer (they're getting cheaper and cheaper), or use Shapeways, or borrow someone else's printer (I'm sure someone here has one), and start making prototypes, maybe bring them to competitions, get people's opinions, make changes, just take your time and see your options.

And it might be best not to try and approach companies, especially small ones, with a concept. Concepts take investment, and you can't expect a company to make that investment. Develop your concept, then approach companies with a cube.
 
MAJOR Update:

First off, we're back, as well as the project.

Now, the 3d prototype has no sort of caps or splits,only solid pieces. Since you can't create molds with only solid parts, this led to our group in a sort of debate on which to use. We chose neither. Instead, we have a third option, and this option will probably leave the community speechless.

Now, what makes this design so special? Well.. let's just say it has something to do with magnets.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of magents (you have me writing a whole post on this), I know they are a big trend in the cubing community. So, I thought of this when designing an in depth sketch of the corner.

There are three magnetic 3x3 cubes that are currently sold: Valk 3M, Weilong GTSM, and Gans 356 Air UM. however, I have a serious problem with them. It's not because they are magnetic, it's because you can't really do much with them. they are glued into the cube, making them virtually impossible to interchange other than to buy another and customize it with your own magnets, which is painstaking to do. And not just that, 50 dollars per cube is excessive and cost ineffective.

With the design we propose, a cuber will be able to add magnets, remove magnets, and even swap magnets for stronger and weaker options.

It is a Nine part Assembly, of a Major Stalk, three Faces, Base connector and foot, and three magnet insertion magazines. the three faces have their own minor that go into slots in the major stalk. they go through and meet at the bottom where connected by the feet. in front of the minor stalk insertions, behind the main wall of the majob stalk are three magnet magazines which have a magnet shaped hole in it so you can place magnets in them.

Unfortunately, I can't show you the sketches, but I can tell you, they will sweep the cube world by storm.
 
Sion said:
MAJOR Update:

First off, we're back, as well as the project.

Now, the 3d prototype has no sort of caps or splits,only solid pieces. Since you can't create molds with only solid parts, this led to our group in a sort of debate on which to use. We chose neither. Instead, we have a third option, and this option will probably leave the community speechless.

Now, what makes this design so special? Well.. let's just say it has something to do with magnets.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of magents (you have me writing a whole post on this), I know they are a big trend in the cubing community. So, I thought of this when designing an in depth sketch of the corner.

There are three magnetic 3x3 cubes that are currently sold: Valk 3M, Weilong GTSM, and Gans 356 Air UM. however, I have a serious problem with them. It's not because they are magnetic, it's because you can't really do much with them. they are glued into the cube, making them virtually impossible to interchange other than to buy another and customize it with your own magnets, which is painstaking to do. And not just that, 50 dollars per cube is excessive and cost ineffective.

With the design we propose, a cuber will be able to add magnets, remove magnets, and even swap magnets for stronger and weaker options.

It is a Nine part Assembly, of a Major Stalk, three Faces, Base connector and foot, and three magnet insertion magazines. the three faces have their own minor that go into slots in the major stalk. they go through and meet at the bottom where connected by the feet. in front of the minor stalk insertions, behind the main wall of the majob stalk are three magnet magazines which have a magnet shaped hole in it so you can place magnets in them.

Unfortunately, I can't show you the sketches, but I can tell you, they will sweep the cube world by storm.
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How much will is cost, roughly?

This cube sounds like it will be awesome!
 
Minor update.

we are starting on designing 2x2 and our choice of alignment mechanism is truly revolutionary. Just want to give you a Lil chance to know what we've been up to.
 
I just want to say that Abo and I are on break until the summer so we can focus on schoolwork. I just don't want people to think we stopped or anything.
 
Hard to pinpoint, especially as the cube's features and varying aspects may tilt the puzzle's price one way or the other. Also, simmilar in what way?
 
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