The Cube Design Thread

[collinbxyz]

I really suggest rounding the edge and corner a little bit more, since it looks wrong that the center piece is round, (sorta like the guhong center) but the corner and edge are EXTREMELY straight like an Alpha V. But I have to say it looks pretty nice! I hope you get to actually "print" a prototype! I am not too sure how 3d printing works, so I am not sure if the plastic will be high enough quality, if that makes sense.

EDIT:

Idea: I think you should make the thing connected to the corner stalk round

But wouldn't that just increase the friction? I guess it would be more pop resistant though...

 

[Ltsurge]

i made some edits (wtf to the cube) last night ill post them up in an edit (wtf to my post) soon

gundamslicer
wut thing...

 

[collinbxyz]

i made some edits (wtf to the cube) last night ill post them up in an edit (wtf to my post) soon

gundamslicer
wut thing...

Wow, that actually looks pretty nice! Good luck! And you also learned how to pout up pictures, yay!

For the name of the cube, do something about the community (even though you designed it, I think we helped a bit =D), but that's just me.

CC (community cube)

 

[Ltsurge]

Wow, that actually looks pretty nice! Good luck! And you also learned how to pout up pictures, yay!

For the name of the cube, do something about the community (even though you designed it, I think we helped a bit =D), but that's just me.

CC (community cube)

a bit... you've all helped heaps so far but i still need ur help

ill be right back in 10 minutes

 

[collinbxyz]

a bit... you've all helped heaps so far but i still need ur help

ill be right back in 10 minutes

With more pics?

EDIT: Another thing I think you should add is a small sphere at the end of the edge, which slides along the end of the corner. The only problem would be the size, since you can't have that touching the core. It would be similar to the torpedo piece, except that it is completely round. Since the edges and corners of this cube are hollow (you know what I mean) I think this cube will be clicky. But that's just from pictures, so you never know! =D

 

[Ltsurge]

With more pics?

if that's what you want

front on view

corners and edges chamfered so that it increases corner cutting (by allittle at least)

 

[collinbxyz]

Just a couple questions (sorry if I am spamming this thread too much, but I think this is awesome of you!)

How are you 3d printing it, what's the price to do this, and what type of plastic will you use?
Also, what are you doing about the screws, springs, washers (if you use them), and core. I suggest that you experiment with alpha cores, screws, springs, etc. and C4U screws and springs, etc. Or you could just go and 3d print your own, if you can.

 

[cuberkid10]

I think that the inner corners of the edges should be rounded out a little. Its where the corner of the center and the corner of the corner meet. That gap.

 

[Ltsurge]

With more pics?

EDIT: Another thing I think you should add is a small sphere at the end of the edge, which slides along the end of the corner. The only problem would be the size, since you can't have that touching the core. It would be similar to the torpedo piece, except that it is completely round. Since the edges and corners of this cube are hollow (you know what I mean) I think this cube will be clicky. But that's just from pictures, so you never know! =D

another back2back post but meh... as usual

The pieces have to be hollow because the printing is extremely expensive (mostly material costs)
I think I said this before, I have no idea what torpedos do (imanubimanubimanubimanub) can somebody explain thnx

 

[cuberkid10]

Torpedos lock the 1 row of pieces together so it's almost impossible to pop just an edge. (If it pops, a row comes out)

 

[Ltsurge]

ill fix this in my next edit ^

could i have a pic of a torpedo in the guhong or zhanchi or some other cube thnx (btw when i get my zhanchi i will try and see how it works and adjust the design accordingly (just the basics no wings etc)

Im making my own screw out of plastic (im not sure what type but it feels fairly rough ()) The spring is a major problem which I have been trying to think of a solution for a while. In the meantime the cube can be at tightest tension jks

 

[cuberkid10]

Not having a spring will conpromise its stability and corner cutting.

 

[Ltsurge]

Not having a spring will conpromise its stability and corner cutting.

i know, that's why i went

seriously though can you suggest a solution i will post the dimensions up soon

 

[collinbxyz]

i know, that's why i went

seriously though can you suggest a solution i will post the dimensions up soon

hmmm... I think for now you can just get a spring from a local hardware store, but if you WERE to mass produce this in the future, I'm not sure what you would do. Or you could take the springs out of a cube you don't use. I am not sure how much of an affect they do, but what about washers?

 

[cuberkid10]

Yes, what Collin said.

If you were to mass produce, I would buy C4U, Maru, or Alpha etc. Screw-spring sets in bulk. Then just put them in.

 

[Ltsurge]

ah ok...
the cube that i was basing my design off (it was crap, storebought copy but it helped with dimensions and proportions), didn't have any washers
where do they go?

 

[cuberkid10]

I put mine like this:

Screw
|
Spring
|
Washer
|
Center Piece

 

[collinbxyz]

If he were to mass produce, he shouldnt use another brand of screw, spring sets!

 

[Ltsurge]

oh it depends on who wants to manufacture it for me

btw who would want a design that's made by a noob

thanks for all your support but I think I need just a little more than two people

 

[collinbxyz]

Well I could promote this on youtube, and ask for help! My channel has about 120 subs and a collab xhannel im in has about the same. I think we can get some helpers =D im just wondering what we "need" from them...? Ill do a little more tomorrow, but for now im doing this on my phone and have to wake up in 7 and a half hours =|