V6 / V-Cube 6x6x6 Mod thread

[masterofthebass]

There's a reason why the MMAP mod includes pins. If you sanded all of the internal pieces, there is nothing to keep the core in alignment. You will have to add pins to your core, or else you "bricked" your 6x6.

 

[ASH]

First one should think about the mod one wants to do. Afterwards do the mod (or not, respectively).

And if this wasn't successful:
Think (after seeing the problem) before:
-making a videos
-uploading it
-starting a thread
-making an approach to others (ok, this is implied buy the thread...)

"Your brain is an amazing thing; use it!"

Sorry for flaming, but I simply couldn't stand it.

 

[chris410]

My V6 arrived and after solving it, I took it apart to perform the mod because the cube as it comes from the factory is horrible. With that being said, has anyone soldered the pins instead of using glue?

 

[Kirjava]

higher order cubes seem to all have this issue.

u sure bro?

 

[danthecuber]

Save the drama for your llama.

:rolleyes:

 

[aikikai_cuber]

My V6 arrived and after solving it, I took it apart to perform the mod because the cube as it comes from the factory is horrible. With that being said, has anyone soldered the pins instead of using glue?

I soldered mine

 

[chris410]

I soldered mine

Has it held up or have you needed to replace the pin since soldering? I think I'm going to go that route, I don't like the idea of having to replace a glued pin every X amount of solves.

 

[masterofthebass]

Has it held up or have you needed to replace the pin since soldering? I think I'm going to go that route, I don't like the idea of having to replace a glued pin every X amount of solves.

I soldered mine, and if you do it right, the pins are quite secure. It does take 3 hands to really do it well though.

 

[IngeniousBanana]

"modifated"

 

[chris410]

I soldered mine, and if you do it right, the pins are quite secure. It does take 3 hands to really do it well though.

Thanks everyone! I took the cube apart so if I get some time this weekend I'll buy the bit for the dremel along with a soldering iron and get to work! I hope V-Cubes improves the design of this cube in the "6b"

 

[VCUBEFAN28]

Should I mod my V-Cube 6

Hi,

I am starting to get into big cube solving (5x5, 6x6, 7x7), and I own a V6, but I am unsure if I should mod it or not! I want to make it better, but I dont want to mess up and ruin a 50 Dollar Cube! Any Advice? Vote in the Poll or comment below... or both

Thanks

Cameron

 

[Selkie]

I have modded mine and very pleased with the results though it does still require some more breaking in.

be aware if you do the pin mod however that you are resigning yourself to maintenance of replacing pins, they will not stay in forever. I lost 1 of the 4 when I actually did it and a further one since. I'll be replacing those two this weekend.

Make sure you follow the very latest version of MeMySelfAndPi's video on modding it as there are some useful tips not in the earlier videos.

 

[Lochran]

u should mod it but it depends on your modding skills

btw i am aussie

 

[Dene]

No need.

 

[VCUBEFAN28]

No need.

Why?

 

[LouisCormier]

I would suggest partially modding it: glue the two pieces to the core, sand the fat inner edges and do the corner mod (pop reduction). Don't do the sand mod!
The 3rd layer will still click but it's ok.

 

[cityzach]

definitely mod it if have the materials, and the skills. if not, you could send it to memyselfandpi to mod for u

 

[asportking]

definitely mod it if have the materials, and the skills. if not, you could send it to memyselfandpi to mod for u

He does that?

 

[radmin]

I soldered my pins it so they never come out. But it still gets misaligned from time to time.
Instead of the "dirt" mod, I recommend Jigaloo, same effect, no cleanup.

 

[cyoubx]

I had little modding experience when I modded mine. The most I ever did before the project was sanding a 3x3. It turns out, the mod really isn't that hard. It just takes a lot of time.

For the pins, I used paper clips since they seemed to be sturdier. I precut them, then glued them in.

1 out of the 4 pins fell out on the first day. The other 3 are still in there (it's been six months ish).

Really not a hard mod to do. Go for it.