Magnets Discussion and Help thread

[I_<3_SCS]

Why wouldn't they be the same? I feel like Cubicle should be better at standardizing it so we don't have to guess

my idear is to drill holes to put the magnets so the feeling is consistent. just an idea.

 

[king2j]

What about the mf3rs and what magnets should I use?

 

[Draranor]

Why wouldn't they be the same? I feel like Cubicle should be better at standardizing it so we don't have to guess

my idear is to drill holes to put the magnets so the feeling is consistent. just an idea.

One strength of magnet in one cube, won't feel the same as the same strength in a different cube. Theres a lot of factors that go into why they use different magnets for different cubes, but they do that because that's what they've found works best. There's also different sizes/thickness/diameters of different strength magnets that changes the feel as well.

In answer to your question @ThatCuberGuy, I'm not positive on the valk, but in order from strongest to weakest: UM, GTS2 M, GTS2 M Lite. It's been a while since I've tried the valk M, but I think it may be in between the GTS2 M and GTS2 M Lite

 

[Diamond Cubing]

How do I take apart the QiYi Square-1 edge and X-Man Volt edge? I'm trying to magnetise but the edges won't come apart.

 

[DMCubing]

What about the mf3rs and what magnets should I use?

This cube tends to work equally well with lighter magnets like N35 4x2 or stronger magnets like N48 4x2. Kind of depends on the feel that you are after. Makes for an awesome magnetic cube!

 

[calci]

And how about 6x6 wuhua, 6x6 weishi gts, 7x7 wuji, 7x7 yuxin huanglong. I need some recommendations for these puzzles.

 

[Rubix Cubix]

Anyone know where I can get some 4x2 mm N42 magnets at a reasonable price? Been looking on Ebay and other places but can't find any

 

[One Wheel]

Anyone know where I can get some 4x2 mm N42 magnets at a reasonable price? Been looking on Ebay and other places but can't find any

http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d0402g.html
More expensive, but worth it. Get $10 worth of magnets for free shipping. That's enough to do 2 cubes.

 

[DMCubing]

Anyone know where I can get some 4x2 mm N42 magnets at a reasonable price? Been looking on Ebay and other places but can't find any

gaussboys.com is the best source. I don't trust eBay, as too many magnets there are being passed off for higher specs that they're not, case in point- the amount of "N50s" which are actually N35s being passed off as a higher grade.
You really get what you pay for. Gaussboys gold plated N42 4x2 magnets are jewelry quality, and really, compared to other magnets sold elsewhere, are well worth the price.

 

[DMCubing]

http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d0402g.html
More expensive, but worth it. Get $10 worth of magnets for free shipping. That's enough to do 2 cubes.

True!!!! You posted this while I was writing my reply!

 

[pipkiksass]

Anyone know where I can get some 4x2 mm N42 magnets at a reasonable price? Been looking on Ebay and other places but can't find any

I can highly recommend Spider Magnets on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/spider_magnets?_trksid=p2047675.l2559. I've used them multiple times - same/next working day dispatch to UK addresses, and the magnets are genuine (unlike some I've heard reports of, which aren't advertised strength).

I'm struggling to find any magnets in their inventory which are equivalent in strength to 4x2 N42 though, they mostly stock N35 and N52.

5x2 N35 is only slightly more powerful - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnets-5...ound-craft-magnet-5mm-dia-x-2mm-/151580122153

4x3 the difference is even more marginal - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnets-4...craft-magn-fridge-4mm-dia-x-3mm-/151571959658

But can't find any 4x2 N42, at least not from a store I'd recommend. Better to go with a close equivalent from a trustworthy provider, IMHO.

 

[pipkiksass]

http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d0402g.html
More expensive, but worth it. Get $10 worth of magnets for free shipping. That's enough to do 2 cubes.

Do you know if they ship to the UK? Trying to find their FAQs/shipping info...

 

[DMCubing]

Do you know if they ship to the UK? Trying to find their FAQs/shipping info...

Yes, he ships overseas, but the shipping isn't free. Best to email him.

 

[Rubix Cubix]

I can highly recommend Spider Magnets on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/spider_magnets?_trksid=p2047675.l2559. I've used them multiple times - same/next working day dispatch to UK addresses, and the magnets are genuine (unlike some I've heard reports of, which aren't advertised strength).

I'm struggling to find any magnets in their inventory which are equivalent in strength to 4x2 N42 though, they mostly stock N35 and N52.

5x2 N35 is only slightly more powerful - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnets-5...ound-craft-magnet-5mm-dia-x-2mm-/151580122153

4x3 the difference is even more marginal - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnets-4...craft-magn-fridge-4mm-dia-x-3mm-/151571959658

But can't find any 4x2 N42, at least not from a store I'd recommend. Better to go with a close equivalent from a trustworthy provider, IMHO.

Thanks for all the tips guys, think I'm going to go with Spider Magnets, makes more sense since they are based in the UK. Think I will go with the 5x2 N35.

gaussboys.com is the best source. I don't trust eBay, as too many magnets there are being passed off for higher specs that they're not, case in point- the amount of "N50s" which are actually N35s being passed off as a higher grade.
You really get what you pay for. Gaussboys gold plated N42 4x2 magnets are jewelry quality, and really, compared to other magnets sold elsewhere, are well worth the price.

I never really thought about people selling dodgy magnets on eBay, but then I guess that's what you get when you pay $2 for 100 magnets

T

 

[JustAnotherGenericCuber]

What size/strength magnets are good in a 5x5?

 

[One Wheel]

What size/strength magnets are good in a 5x5?

Depends on the 5x5 and what feel you want. I did a Weichuang with 4x2 n35 (ebay, advertised, probably weaker) and it's not bad. I just got 4x2 n38s for the inner layers and 4x2 n38s for the outer layers of a Wushuang. I'm hoping that will be better than the Weichuang, but I don't know yet.

In unrelated news: a Qiyi Warrior with 6x1mm N48 works. I don't think it's fantastic. The magnets are pretty strong, but it still likes to misalign a little more than I'd expect with that strong of magnets.

Update: the more I play with this cube (Qiyi Warrior W M) the more I like it. I set a PB Ao5 today with it (27.xx, but still . . .) I guess I was expecting too much from the magnets. It's a really good cube. I'll still sell it for the right price, but until then I think it takes over from my Yulong M and Yuexiao as my main.

 

[JustAnotherGenericCuber]

just got 4x2 n38s for the inner layers and 4x2 n38s for the outer layers of a Wushuang. I'm hoping that will be better than the Weichuang, but I don't know yet.

OK thanks, I have a wushuang so it'll be cool to see how your's turns out. And is it 4x2 n38 for all?

 

[One Wheel]

OK thanks, I have a wushuang so it'll be cool to see how your's turns out. And is it 4x2 n38 for all?

That's a typo, sorry. I'm planning to use n38s on the inner layers, and n35s on the outer layer.

 

[BerserkerSA]

I am currently using a GTS 2 cube. I wanted to modify it into a GTS 2M without buying a new cube. How many magnets are needed? How should I place them and will it be much similar to the real GTS 2M?

 

[Riley M]

48 magnets will be needed and you will place 2 in the edges and 3 in the corners, if you need help you can use this video: