The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Godmil]

so what do cube types mean? like A, B, C etc?

They're just labels for different manufacturers... A is Goujin (I think), F is ShengEn, they don't really mean much else.

 

[RubikZz]

Why it takes long for V-Cube to bring out the 3x3, 4x4, 6x6 B, does V-Cube has less money?

 

[Godmil]

Why it takes long for V-Cube to bring out the 3x3, 4x4, 6x6 B, does V-Cube has less money?

Pretty much. Developing and manufacturing a new product/design, is REALLY expensive and takes a lot of time.

 

[stoic]

im starting to practice 4x4 again, and am wondering what are some good methods maybe a step up from the beginners method.

Chainsolving the edges would be a good start; there's a great description of it here

 

[RubikZz]

Pretty much. Developing and manufacturing a new product/design, is REALLY expensive and takes a lot of time.

But they have already there patent of how the mechanism work.
Then it is only producing?

 

[unirox13]

SQ1 NEWB ALERT! lol

Is there a standard way of holding the SQ1? I've noticed that if I hold it one way the big side of the middle layer is on my right, holding it the other way the small side of the middle layer is on the right. Some of the algorithms that I've seen only work when the cube is in one of those positions. IE (1,-1)/ only seems possible to me when the big side of the middle layer is on my right. So is holding one side of the middle layer on the right more common over the other, or do I just need to negate the algorithm to fit my current situation?

edit: on second thought, How would I change an algorithm to fit the opposite side of the cube? I've tried switching the direction of each move in the alg, and swapping the position of each move in the alg and neither seemed to work. :/

 

[Cubenovice]

But they have already there patent of how the mechanism work.
Then it is only producing?

One problem with the big cubes is that you have a lot of unique pieces.
Each piece requires a detailled CAD drawing.
If I remember correctly the images in the patent are not CAD drawings so there a lot of work still has to be done to get into production.
And let's not forget the molds.
Even if they are using family molds (cavities of multiple part geometries in one mold) your are probably looking at several molds for a big cube.

I can imagine that they first want to make some money of the existing product before investing in hours (CAD) and molds for the next size.
As the market for big cubes is probably quite small this may take some time. Especially with all the mony they had to spend on IP.

 

[antoineccantin]

What is the Mefferts Megaminx mod?

Triple Bump

 

[CubeCraze]

What techniques are used to change cubing styles other than practice alot? I seem to be locking on every cube i own. (F2, fully modded guhong, A5, Dayan 4x4.) I think I'm more of a rough cuber.

 

[5BLD]

SQ1 NEWB ALERT! lol

Is there a standard way of holding the SQ1? I've noticed that if I hold it one way the big side of the middle layer is on my right, holding it the other way the small side of the middle layer is on the right. Some of the algorithms that I've seen only work when the cube is in one of those positions. IE (1,-1)/ only seems possible to me when the big side of the middle layer is on my right. So is holding one side of the middle layer on the right more common over the other, or do I just need to negate the algorithm to fit my current situation?

edit: on second thought, How would I change an algorithm to fit the opposite side of the cube? I've tried switching the direction of each move in the alg, and swapping the position of each move in the alg and neither seemed to work. :/

Usually it's the split on the left. To fix this if it's on the right, just do (-1,1). Then you can do the alg!

Note: during F2B I sometimes hold it with the middle slice as an M slice.

Edit: if I understood your question wrong please say so.

 

[5BLD]

For 3 cycle edges in blindfolded, what happens if I need to switch the buffer with another piece and only that at some point during the solve?
Right now I just leave it til the end and set up a H perm or Z perm or R2U2x3 or similar.
(I am just beginning to use freestyle for edges)

 

[ben1996123]

Why it takes long for V-Cube to bring out the 3x3, 4x4, 6x6 B, does V-Cube has less money?

Because they spend too much time dealing with "paytent infringements" (lolpaytent) that arent actually paytent infringements and not enough time designing cubes.

 

[Sapoik]

What are the most popular and fastest methods for solving a 2x2 , a 4x4 and a 5x5?

 

[Jaycee]

The fastest method for anything depends on the cuber.

AFAIK, for popularity,

2x2 = CLL
4x4 = Reduction or Yau
5x5 = I have no idea

 

[ben1996123]

What are the most popular and fastest methods for solving a 2x2 , a 4x4 and a 5x5?

What I think the fastest are:

2x2: EG
4x4: Yau
5x5+: Reduction

Most popular:

2x2: Probably ortega
4x4+: Reduction

 

[uberCuber]

What I think the fastest are:

2x2: EG
4x4: Yau
5x5+: Reduction

BUT THE 4X4 WR IS WITH REDUCTION THAT AUTOMATICALLY MEANS REDUCTION IS TEH BEST METHOD

 

[Julian]

In comp, can I reset the timer after I start it, if I haven't done any moves?

 

[Phlippieskezer]

The fastest method for anything depends on the cuber.

AFAIK, for popularity,

2x2 = CLL and Ortega
4x4 = Reduction or Yau
5x5+ = Reduction (freeslice)

^Dis

 

[asportking]

For the last two centers on a 5x5, is there any good alg for a "sune" type case, where you've got three corners that need to be switched. Also, is there one for three misplaced edges, or one where literally every single piece except the centers are misplaced? (yes, I have gotten that one plenty of times)

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

For the last two centers on a 5x5, is there any good alg for a "sune" type case, where you've got three corners that need to be switched. Also, is there one for three misplaced edges, or one where literally every single piece except the centers are misplaced? (yes, I have gotten that one plenty of times)

for the entire centre switch hold one on F and one on U and do:
M' U M U' Rw U2 Rw' Lw' U2 Lw
Its pretty fast, might not be the best.