Mefferts Megaminx

[Speedy McFastfast]

Well, since there happen to be some people on this forum that are fast, I would like to ask: How can you set up a Meffert's minx for speed? I know that it has something to do with the springs, but I'm not really sure what to do.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Siraj A.]

Oh no it's Zac! Even though I am not fast, and you know it, here:

http://www.stefan-pochmann.de/spocc/speedsolving/megaminx/

Have you gotten yours yet? I am still waiting for mine.

 

[RobinBloehm]

I think Stefan's guide is about the old version of the minx, rumors say the new version has the new springs and other improvements already implemented.

 

[Erik]

that's only rumors and not the truth

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

that's only rumors and not the truth

Rumors can be true, though, Erik. Unless you have inside information??

EDIT: I take it back.

 

[Henrik]

I got my new Megaminx from Mefferts friday.
After talking to Erik we both agreed that it is the same as the old ones.
The spring are very tight and so far that has given me two loose layers. They screwed themselves out and I had to take the spring out and try to make it shorter, not easy and good for speed, so Im on the lookout for new springs.
As far as I could see from the picture on Pochmanns site the pieces are the same and has not been modified, so Im sanding like Stefan shows on his site.
But I do like it but its still too stiff. I have like 3 weeks before Benelux to get it in shape. (so why am I sitting in school)

Henrik

 

[Radu]

so actually this megaminxes are not that great? :confused:

i am gonna buy 2 anyway..

 

[Erik]

I got my new Megaminx from Mefferts friday.
After talking to Erik we both agreed that it is the same as the old ones.

Henrik

Exactly, and pablobaluba: they can BE great if you change the springs and lube etc..

 

[Siraj A.]

I wouldn't not listen to Erik about the megaminx.

Anyway, I just got mine today. It is some what stiff, but after I change the springs nad lube it and stuff, my times will drop big time.

 

[pjk]

Does anyone know where we can get new springs for it? Erik, where did you get your springs?

 

[Erik]

Made them myself, I'm not looking forward to doing that again...

 

[Siraj A.]

You made your own springs? Hm...

I will just order 2 sets of 3x3 springs for Type-A cubes. i will need more washers though...

 

[aznblur]

3x3x3 springs are not long enough.

I already tried.

And loosening the screws work, until they start to unscrew themselves.

So I got annoyed and took the screws out completely. Now it turns really easily, and can cut corners to a degree.

 

[Erik]

Loosening the screws is very pointless without new springs...

Maybe some 3x3 springs with washers between them work?

 

[Siraj A.]

So how long do you guys think the spring should be? I took out on on the Minx, but I can't rememebr how long it was, maybe 2 cm but I'm not sure. I want my megaminx to turn really good. I took it apart and lubed it, and it helped a lot, but it still isn't as fast as it can be with new springs and washers.

 

[Erik]

the springs I made are about...well can't check now because no screwdriver, but they are probably like 0.3/0.5 cm shorter

 

[AvGalen]

If anyone has improved his megaminx to "speedcubing" level, you can check your skills by trying to beat Eriks time on the (RUR'U')*6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5eGfnWNLIQ)

 

[Erik]

disregarding that we are playing in it, I still love that video
(just don't try to beat me on the last attempt, you will succeed miserably!)

 

[Tomarse]

disregarding that we are playing in it, I still love that video
(just don't try to beat me on the last attempt, you will succeed miserably!)

hahahhah *POP* woops

 

[masterofthebass]

Ok, I just got mine in the mail. I don't have a razor blade with me, but do you guys have any tips on how to get the caps off? My first solve, w/o any modification was a 8:30... hopefully it'll get better.