Magnets Discussion and Help thread

[PiKeeper]

What magnets would be best to magnetize an aosu wr?

 

[Gerry]

Well, my Gan Skewb was just sitting there taunting me, so I had to try. The GES v5 nuts do fit in the Gan 356M and the center caps will still fit. Also, the GES v4 springs fit on the Skewb. I only have 4 springs with the Skewb, so I can't do a full conversion to see how the 356 M feels with all GES v5 springs.

 

[Tabe]

Anyone know a reliable place to get magnets in bulk? TC and SCS sell with glue and tweezers, or just a few at a time. I'm thinking like 100 of 2 to 4 different strengths. I want to experiment. Not going to use superglue. Something medium strength. Strong enough to hold magnets in place, but easy to pop back out and not damage the plastic. Maybe like the flour water glue recipe. Should hold long enough to see if the idea works, but not permanent if the experiment fails.

Superglue is the best option for glue.

As for magnets, Gaussboys are the best place to buy from to be certain you're getting what you ordered. Amazon and other places sell magnets but you will almost certainly get undersized magnets (4x1.7mm instead of 4x2mm) and misgraded (n35 instead of n50, etc). With Gaussboys, you will get exactly what you ordered. They aren't cheap but they are by far the best.

 

[eyeoh]

I'm not in America, so all my magnets have been purchased through AliExpress or ebay. Based on my calliper measurements (which I've checked for accuracy) each "N35 4x2mm" stack I have tends to average out between 1.75 mm and 1.80 mm in thickness each, and 4.0 mm in diameter.

I've never had a problem with the magnets being too weak in my cubes - my DIY-magnetised cubes have functioned just fine both at home and in competition (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, OH, 3bld, mbld at comp, and 5x5 & megaminx only at home so far). Thinner/weaker magnets aren't necessarily a bad thing - it's easier to add more magnets than it is to remove glued-in ones (even when acetone is on hand).

 

[qwr]

Anyone know a reliable place to get magnets in bulk? TC and SCS sell with glue and tweezers, or just a few at a time. I'm thinking like 100 of 2 to 4 different strengths. I want to experiment. Not going to use superglue. Something medium strength. Strong enough to hold magnets in place, but easy to pop back out and not damage the plastic. Maybe like the flour water glue recipe. Should hold long enough to see if the idea works, but not permanent if the experiment fails.

cubicle sells 26 for a dollar

MoYu RS3 M+ Magnet Kit

The MoYu RS3 M+ Magnet Kit is a set of 26 very small magnets. These are intended to be used with the RS3 M 2020 and RS3 M 2021 (MagLev) to strengthen the magnetic feel. Simply open each edge, and place two of these inside, one on top of each of the existing magnets (on top of the plastic works...

www.thecubicle.com

pretty good pricing and you know what you're getting. plus you can combine it with other orders to get over the free shipping mark

 

[AbsoRuud]

The 26 magnets are super weak small magnets to add to the rs3m 2020.

 

[qwr]

The 26 magnets are super weak small magnets to add to the rs3m 2020.

not that weak

 

[Gerry]

I don't know what strength those are at the cubicle. I got N50 4x2 somewhere else and they are way too strong when added to the rs3m 2020. If they had a choice of strengths I would try them all. I'm just trying to get a variety so I don't have to pay shipping every time I dislike one. Shipping to Canada is more than the magnets.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I don't know what strength those are at the cubicle. I got N50 4x2 somewhere else and they are way too strong when added to the rs3m 2020. If they had a choice of strengths I would try them all. I'm just trying to get a variety so I don't have to pay shipping every time I dislike one. Shipping to Canada is more than the magnets.

I found out the measurements and pmed you a while back..., check that

edit: I went back in the pms and found it.
N48 magnets

1/8 by 1/16

 

[PiKeeper]

Can someone tell me what magnets I should use for an aosu wr? I got it as a mystery gift but don't know which magnets to get. I was thinking about the rs3m magnet kit but wasn't sure if they were good for a 4x4.

 

[PetrusQuber]

Can someone tell me what magnets I should use for an aosu wr? I got it as a mystery gift but don't know which magnets to get. I was thinking about the rs3m magnet kit but wasn't sure if they were good for a 4x4.

Rs3m magnet kit won’t be enough for a 4x4, and doesn’t come with glue. I would advise just buying them from amazon.
What strength would you want?

 

[PiKeeper]

I have no idea, I've never magnetized a 4x4 before.

 

[SH03L4C3]

Rs3m magnet kit won’t be enough for a 4x4, and doesn’t come with glue. I would advise just buying them from amazon.
What strength would you want?

you can buy more than one (they are cheap) and any superglue works (you can get those from home depot for only $3 if you dont have any, so overall cheaper than getting the kit from amazon)

 

[PetrusQuber]

I have no idea, I've never magnetized a 4x4 before.

Do you have any magnetic cubes? If so, do you want the strength high?
Watch a tutorial, that’ll clear up a lot

 

[ruffleduck]

Anyone tried adding magnets to a cube but making them repel instead? Probably a bad cube but it would feel cool.

YJ when designing the repulsion 3x3: write that down, write that down!

 

[HD Truong Giang]

I'll trade with my friend the WRM 2020 in the future and mod it, which size of magnets and magnetic power should I get ?
BTW, I'm Vietnamese and I'm not good in grammar so, if you find any mistakes in my post, tell me so I can improve my grammar. Thanks a lot !

 

[Fast Tim]

I recently got the MGC 4x4, and I found that the magnets are too strong. It kinda slowed me down. It isn’t a big problem and I can still use it well after adding some fast lubes, but just asking, anyone found the same problem?

Edit:
Seems like someone don’t understand what I’m talking about. I mean, I think the magnets of the MGC are too strong and I’m just asking if anyone feels the same. I’ve watched reviews and they all think the magnet strength is ok.

 

[CubeRed]

Seems like someone don’t understand what I’m talking about. I mean, I think the magnets of the MGC are too strong and I’m just asking if anyone feels the same. I’ve watched reviews and they all think the magnet strength is ok.

I think they're fine and adds stability to the cube (It is a 4x4, after all) but I have noticed it is pretty strong. If it bothers your turning a lot just buy another cube with lighter magnets or change them out.

 

[povlhp]

That is why some use the YJ mini. Inner magnets are weaker. And it is smaller to match the weak hands better.

 

[Phalentin]

Has anyone tried putting Maglev into the CH WeiLong WR M 2021 yet? I think, that i've seen a post of someone putting RS3M 2021 Maglev into this cube but i can't find it anymore. Could this combination be any good?