Tempest 3V1 Development Thread (2016 Model leaked)

[Sion]

We aren't fully sure. Although I do own a 3d printed prototype, it is rather scratchy, but only because it was 3d printed. I assume it will have a feel between the valk and gans.

 

[Competition Cuber]

We aren't fully sure. Although I do own a 3d printed prototype, it is rather scratchy, but only because it was 3d printed. I assume it will have a feel between the valk and gans.

Okay, thanks! Im hyped!

I like both the valk and the Gan air, so I am even more excited about this cube now. Good luck! Valk is better though.

 

[VenomCubing]

When the Tempest is released, what retailers will it be available at? Ex: thecubicle, lightake, speedcubeshop, or somewhere else? Also, if it should feel like a air/ valk, i'm all in for it!

 

[IamSpeedcubing]

When the Tempest is released, what retailers will it be available at? Ex: thecubicle, lightake, speedcubeshop, or somewhere else? Also, if it should feel like a air/ valk, i'm all in for it!

Probably any store that stocks qiyi products.

 

[VenomCubing]

Probably any store that stocks qiyi products.

So is this a qiyi subbrand you're talking about?

 

[CornerCutter]

Do you have any idea of the price range yet? Hopefully not as $$ as the Cubicle Labs.

 

[Competition Cuber]

Hopefully not as $$ as the Cubicle Labs.

I know, seriously. I think that it will be about the price of a Gans cube because of the magnet feature (when is has magnets), ~$20 without magnets

 

[IamSpeedcubing]

I know, seriously. I think that it will be about the price of a Gans cube because of the magnet feature (when is has magnets), ~$20 without magnets

Maybe

 

[IamSpeedcubing]

Also, bear in mind that magnets are most definitely not the mostt 'revolutionary' feature of the cube (wink wink)

 

[Sion]

Not to mention, the deluxe version (with everything needed for performance customizability) will cost probably less than a cubicle labs m cube. This does include multiple sets of magnets, lube for core and pieces, and one other thing I can't disclose

There will be other lower leveled versions too, so don't worry.

 

[Sion]

Just to keep you guys suspended, I want you to speculate on what this new undisclosable customizable option is

 

[VenomCubing]

Just to keep you guys suspended, I want you to speculate on what this new undisclosable customizable option is

Knowing you, it is probably either different sets of springs, or bits and peices [(like center peices, edges, or corners) excluding caps and the like] with differing groove patterns and/or with weights, and/or made with different materials/softer plastic for a different feel/speed.

 

[CornerCutter]

Knowing you, it is probably either different sets of springs, or bits and peices [(like center peices, edges, or corners) excluding caps and the like] with differing groove patterns and/or with weights, and/or made with different materials/softer plastic for a different feel/speed.

Wow, with that list it is probably one of those.

My guess is different shades of stickers that can be interchanged or you can pick which shade it comes with.

 

[Competition Cuber]

Knowing you, it is probably either different sets of springs, or bits and peices [(like center peices, edges, or corners) excluding caps and the like] with differing groove patterns and/or with weights, and/or made with different materials/softer plastic for a different feel/speed.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

 

[VenomCubing]

Besides the different springs, the other thing is basically the same idea.

 

[One Wheel]

A screw in the base of each piece to adjust the radius of the arc of the magnets.

 

[Mudorios]

A screw in the base of each piece to adjust the radius of the arc of the magnets.

Like what Gans did with their corners?

 

[One Wheel]

Like what Gans did with their corners?

Maybe. I don't have a Gans, it's just an idea I had. You could actually have two screws, one to control how far the magnets are from the core and another to control how far the magnets are from each other, but that's getting really complicated.

 

[Competition Cuber]

@Sion, @IamSpeedcubing, any update?

 

[IamSpeedcubing]

Well, Abo is a bit busy rn so there will be a short delay.