The Cube Design Thread

[gundamslicer]

the screws are being printed (to custom fit), the caps are also printed (one has a brand emboss ) lol)

the only thing missing is washers and springs which I need to source though

Where can I buy it?

 

[Ltsurge]

Where can I buy it?

wha...
buy what?

 

[collinbxyz]

wha...
buy what?

I think hes talking about the cube...

 

[Ltsurge]

er... its a hell of a way off still
Ill try my best but I still need somone to come forward and offer to use the design, besides I still don't even have the prototype yet. the cost of the cube may vary between 8-12 dollars hopefully depending

 

[Shamankian]

I'll buy it unless you charge stupid prices around 15 and I'll buy it with a smile

 

[MovingOnUp]

Off topic - any full versions of autodesk forfree? I don't like trials

just sign up on their website saying that you are a student. if you do it gives you the software and lots more for free. i did this because i am a student but i didnt have to provide any confirmation stuff or anything so i imagine anyone could if they like

EDIT: oops just realized someone already revealed this hehe

 

[collinbxyz]

How.much has your friend printed so far? Once you even get the pieces, can you show us pictures of them? Thx

 

[collinbxyz]

How.much has your friend printed so far? Once you even get the pieces, can you show us pictures of them? Thx!

 

[Ltsurge]

ill definitely show you all once its printed
so far 0% I think it will be done in the next week

 

[collinbxyz]

Anymore pics while we wait (with anticipation)?

 

[Ltsurge]

I could if you want take more pics.
I do need one more favour though... Can somebody find me a company or group willing to manufacture this cube?
this venture would be nothing more than a little fun (whatever you want to call it) if I can only produce a prototype

 

[Vinny]

I could if you want take more pics.
I do need one more favour though... Can somebody find me a company or group willing to manufacture this cube?
this venture would be nothing more than a little fun (whatever you want to call it) if I can only produce a prototype

Well I think you're going to want to make sure this cube really works great before you start mass producing this thing... Although your dedication is absolutely awesome.

 

[Ltsurge]

Well I think you're going to want to make sure this cube really works great before you start mass producing this thing... Although your dedication is absolutely awesome.

hehe

yeah the prototype should point out all the mistakes

 

[cubernya]

Agreed. There's no telling how good or bad it is until you have it in your hands.

 

[cuberkid10]

You may want others to test it as well. Another person's turning style may turn up flaws that you didn't notice.

 

[Ltsurge]

You may want others to test it as well. Another person's turning style may turn up flaws that you didn't notice.

i'm not a very fast solver so I need somebody say sub 20 to test... problem is I'm in Brisbane Australia, and... we don't even have comps here

 

[collinbxyz]

I think that we can list some contacts that might do it, but I think YOU should be the one to contact them. And try to add some pictures of the design to each of them, too. Try not to send any messages to Chinese producers (atleast in the beginning) since that would need translating, lots of money, and long shipping (if it gets produced). Send ONLY ONE MESSAGE AT A TIME! Or you could get accepted by two different manufactures, and that would just turn into a mess. I think you should contact Donovan from lubix, really to see HOW you manufacture things, since he just mass-produced the lubix torpedoes, if you didn't know. His email is: [email protected] He might help, since he is super nice, but he says that he's extremely behind things, and is very busy, so a reply may take a few days. Make sure that the message (if you do it) looks clean and professional as possible, with good pictures to show the mechanism. I don't know of any other US based manufacturer, but they are out there!

EDIT: Ohhh, I didn't realize you aren't in the US! Sorry for that assumption! Unless there is a manufacturer in Australia (Never heard of one) then I think US will still be better because of all the translating, etc. Again, sorry!

i'm not a very fast solver so I need somebody say sub 20 to test... problem is I'm in Brisbane Australia, and... we don't even have comps here

I am sub-20, also just got my first sub-15 average of 5 today! I would be fine with paying up to say, $20 USD (About 18 AUD) to test it out! I also can make a video, since I have almost 130 subscribers on youtube. (Which I know isn't much, but it can still be a little more promotion!)

 

[Ltsurge]

wow
erm i can speak a some chinese... google translator ftw

the cube is still untested so again I need to wait for the prototype to set this in motion. *damned 3d printing*

Thanks a ton though... so far you and a couple of others seem to be the only intrested people ....

 

[Shamankian]

I'm not a sub-20, but I am close. If you need testing I do not mind buying a prototype/whatever off you if it is within reason.

 

[collinbxyz]

I see what you mean when you want a working prototype before contacting anyone. Google translator does indeed = win. But still... Can you add a few more pics more on the mechanism? Also, is there any progress in printing yet? Thx, and about testing the prototypes... Would I be able to? If so, how much would it cost, etc. sorry for so many questions!!!