Nebraskan Speedsolver's Custom Cubes and Puzzles | Interesting Puzzle Mod designed by 1x1 wr holder..

[Michael Womack]

At least I was just giving a suggestion on other places to try. But honestly you should also invest in a good 3d printer if you really want to be series about this custom mod shop.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

At least I was just giving a suggestion on other places to try. But honestly you should also invest in a good 3d printer if you really want to be series about this custom mod shop.

I just can't afford one right now
If I could sell things that I have that are somewhat valuable I quite possibly could

 

[Michael Womack]

I just can't afford one right now
If I could sell things that I have that are somewhat valuable I quite possibly could

I'm just saying that you should keep in mind that owning your own printer would be an overall better solution for you. But I do know that you're just now starting out with this shop and are tight on money to actually get the full supplies to start-up your shop properly.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Gonna start working on a MAGevo V2! Idk how yet but eventually the V1 will be discontinued due to the cube eventually being discontinued by YJ

 

[Michael Womack]

Gonna start working on a MAGevo V2! Idk how yet but eventually the V1 will be discontinued due to the cube eventually being discontinued by YJ

FYI YJ has a Magnetic core version of the EVO V2

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

FYI YJ has a Magnetic core version of the EVO V2

That's prob gonna be my base model

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Hey guys,
The store may have to be shut down. Apparetly there are copyright issues that come with changing the original puzzle, and now I am being told to take it down by my family. the ebay listing no longer exists, and the link is removed from my signature.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news

 

[Michael Womack]

What copyright issue exactly? What you're planning on doing is really nothing that new. Cubers have been selling "modified" cubes somewhat similar to what you're doing before and had no issues at all selling them. Take example Thecubicle and a defuncted cubing brand Lubix. TheCubicle was one of the main shops that made magnetic cubes become mainstream. While Lubix back in the day 10-13 years ago was modifying Dayan cubes to make them smoother as well as giving us the iconic silicone lube type that is now one of the preferred lubes to use. But really I don't see why your family is not supporting your startup business shop. I even have one but I haven't really sold anything in a long time now.

 

[ender9994]

Do you have any interest in other types of modifications to puzzles? Perhaps you could sell sticker mods (only requires a printer and scissors) or something else that is creative yet simple. Then use the profits to fund your 3D printer.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Well, I might be able to save it, but its gonna be a long shot.
I have to come up with names for each individual puzzle that cannot reflect the original name in any way, otherwise it is illegal.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Anybody got ideas? Gan Mirror is a no go btw, so I need names for 2x2-4x4 and pyraminx

 

[Michael Womack]

Well, I might be able to save it, but its gonna be a long shot.
I have to come up with names for each individual puzzle that cannot reflect the original name in any way, otherwise it is illegal.

Why though? SCS, Thecubicle, and Picube has no issues selling their 'modified'/premium cubes. Think of it this way Picube is doing a similar magnetic core conversion thing but they also work with the major brands to have a Picube edition that might also be a limited edition color variant. But anyway you might want to look at just selling the magnetic core conversion kit as a stand alone DIY kit so that others can put it in the cubes they already own. Even better yet sell the magnets along with the STL file so that others can print it themselves.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Why though? SCS, Thecubicle, and Picube has no issues selling their 'modified'/premium cubes. Think of it this way Picube is doing a similar magnetic core conversion thing but they also work with the major brands to have a Picube edition that might also be a limited edition color variant. But anyway you might want to look at just selling the magnetic core conversion kit as a stand alone DIY kit so that others can put it in the cubes they already own. Even better yet sell the magnets along with the STL file so that others can print it themselves.

the problem with that is, it takes all the fun out of it (for me anyway)
plus, if I send them the STL, they could copy it and sell it on their own

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Can someone please test the 2x2 pages?
all of them should work, building the 3x3 page now

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

3x3 page finished, moving to the last couple of puzzles

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Site is finished(for now)!

 

[lvcuber]

You're worried about the wrong copyright. Cube companies probably don't care if you use their name for modifying puzzles. What probably is an issue is you taking product photos from SCS without the proper crediting. If you want to use the product photos, you should ask Cameron.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

You're worried about the wrong copyright. Cube companies probably don't care if you use their name for modifying puzzles. What probably is an issue is you taking product photos from SCS without the proper crediting. If you want to use the product photos, you should ask Cameron.

The problem is, I don't have any actual product photos yet
I can't afford to make all of those prototypes, nor do I have the time rn
I still have to design the magnetic core for the 4x4 and oyraminx, I need to test them, and then figure out the rest from there

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Hey,
whats the easiest way to remove a printed logo without ruining the plastic?

 

[VincentCuber]

Hey,
whats the easiest way to remove a printed logo without ruining the plastic?

I think an eraser