Mefferts Megaminx

[jonny guitar]

So my springs finally got here and I put them in giddy anticipation and the screws are still unscrewing themselves I put some Aileens Tacky glue on the screws which I hope will solve the problem otherwise I guess I will have to change screws.


It would sure be nice play with this puzzle!!!! Its been a month and all I get to do is look at it.

 

[Erik]

So my springs finally got here and I put them in giddy anticipation and the screws are still unscrewing themselves I put some Aileens Tacky glue on the screws which I hope will solve the problem otherwise I guess I will have to change screws.


It would sure be nice play with this puzzle!!!! Its been a month and all I get to do is look at it.

Of course this would happen... I said it before mefferts are crap without new springs...

 

[Speedy McFastfast]

Ha ha, and that's why I can personally recommend you sacrifice an old Chinese minx in order to make your Mefferts minx work better

 

[martijn_cube]

or use a complete set 3x3 DIY type A.
small washer --> 3x3 type a spring --> big washer --> 3x3 type a screw

 

[Speedy McFastfast]

or use a complete set 3x3 DIY type A.
small washer --> 3x3 type a spring --> big washer --> 3x3 type a screw

Ha ha, that's too many washers for somebody like me. I tend to lose track of things if I have a quantity greater than 4...

And if anyone knows where my Russian cube's center caps ran off to, I'd be happy to know about it.

 

[martijn_cube]

or use a complete set 3x3 DIY type A.
small washer --> 3x3 type a spring --> big washer --> 3x3 type a screw

Ha ha, that's too many washers for somebody like me. I tend to lose track of things if I have a quantity greater than 4...

And if anyone knows where my Russian cube's center caps ran off to, I'd be happy to know about it.

that's only 2 washers:confused: just a normal 3x3 dIY kit.
just buy two sets of these: http://www.cube4you.com/111_Screw+Washer+Spring.html

 

[jonny guitar]

Of course this would happen... I said it before mefferts are crap without new springs...

The springs are changed but it was still unscrewing itself. The light weight glue didn't work at all so I went straight to the epoxy...last chance or I will have to jam in those big ole diy screws. Should be dry shortly so I got my fingers crossed.

 

[36duong]

This is a bit of a stupid question, but do you have to sign for the package?

 

[Pedro]

This is a bit of a stupid question, but do you have to sign for the package?

what do you mean?

sign to receive the package at your home?

yeah, usually they do that...at least here...

 

[aznblur]

This is a bit of a stupid question, but do you have to sign for the package?

You're in Sydney too?

Then normally yes.

 

[martijn_cube]

Of course this would happen... I said it before mefferts are crap without new springs...

The springs are changed but it was still unscrewing itself. The light weight glue didn't work at all so I went straight to the epoxy...last chance or I will have to jam in those big ole diy screws. Should be dry shortly so I got my fingers crossed.

and you have a 3x3 screw set in the minx? or still the minx screw?

 

[jonny guitar]

and you have a 3x3 screw set in the minx? or still the minx screw?

I put 2 sets of the cube4you diy springs in the minx. The screws are quite a bit wider so I wanted to keep them as a last resort. The epoxy is holding up well enough so that the faces are stable now however the tensions are a little wonky on a couple of them so I will have to redo them but all is well in minx land now.

 

[alexgoldberg]

The 3x3 diy spring/screw/washer set from cube4you doesn't fit the minx well. It feels like the spring isn't long enough to create any tension. In order to do so it looks like I'd have to use 2-4 small washers instead of just the one. Anybody else get the same result? Looks like what Lars suggested (cutting off about .2cm of the stock springs) should work well. I'm curious though how some of you are using the 3x3 diy spring set and getting it to work with only those parts.

 

[martijn_cube]

i used a DIY 3x3 spring screw set in my minx and it works perfectly. no loosening screws or anything.
small washer -> 3x3 DIY type A spring -> big washer -> 3x3 DIY type A screw

i used the lowest. but then with the washer. just like a normal 3x3.
and this is what you will get.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUDlON8l5wQ

 

[alexgoldberg]

That's not a Mefferts minx. i'm assuming its the cube4you minx (vs. tomy, similar though).

The 3x3x3 screw seems a bit short for the Mefferts minx, as if it wouldn't go deep enough into the core to be stable. The stock screws are significantly longer.

 

[martijn_cube]

That's not a Mefferts minx. i'm assuming its the cube4you minx (vs. tomy, similar though).

The 3x3x3 screw seems a bit short for the Mefferts minx, as if it wouldn't go deep enough into the core to be stable. The stock screws are significantly longer.

the first one is indeed not a mefferts minx. but the second one with no tiles on yet. really is a mefferts minx. it's the new speedcube mefferts minx. and the whole 3x3 DIY type A set, fits in perfectly. and i assume all the meffertsminxen are the same?

 

[Squircifer]

Well, recieved my second minx the other day... the speed version, changed the springs out with the ones from a chinese again. I have another speed minx. Turns just as good as the first one i tuned up. Save this time I use the stickers from cube smith instead of tiles, although to be honest I like the tiles a bit better than the stickers.

As an aside, I ordered the skewb, ulitmate, pyraminx puzzle pack a few days ago, I am looking forward to the new puzzles. Now I would need to get me a square one... heh heh.

 

[pjk]

I was told that the original springs will work, simply cut them a bit to make them smaller. To prevent the side from unscrewing, unscrew the screw, put a little bit of super glue into the hole or on the end of the screw, then screw it in. Wait like 10 minutes for it to dry. This worked for me as well.

 

[ROOT]

i just got a mefferts megaminx 3 days ago, i average around 2:01 with a chinese (well best average), but since my family is tight on money, i dont want to risk replacing the springs. is it very necessary to risk it? and what are the risks? im waiting a month of working it in untill i modify it, should i do it already? my mom says i shouldnt, but im trying to find out if i really should

 

[Speedy McFastfast]

There are risks? The only risks you may find is cutting yourself if you're trying to pry off the center caps with a razor

There's really no risk in replacing the springs, unless you are mindless you can't put together a DIY without breaking it.