The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[n00bcub3r]

Type F stickers or regular stickers for: Lingyun, Lingyun v2, and guhong?

 

[Cheese11]

The cube sucks, break it, or put it away where you'll never see it.

 

[IanTheCuber]

I am averaging 20 seconds, but my times are starting to go up. I've been using a ZhanChi for however. What should I do?

 

[Jaycee]

Practice moar. Could we have a breakdown of your step times?

 

[aaronb]

Learning full PLL and OLL always shaves a few seconds off your time. (assuming you use CFOP) Just try to minimize pauses.

 

[Akash Rupela]

as such my cross never takes more than 8 moves, i believe its mostly optimal, or maybe 1 move extra. But the point is, i do averages of cross, OLL, PLL, (i exclude the inspection/recognition time in that average, just the exceution, some might not prefer it), but the problem is, my cross averages more than OLL and PLL.(which are almost equal, mainly because i recently learnt full oll, so it will take some time to do the algs consistently fast).
So the question is, is the cross average more than these LL things a problem? Should i like work hard on it (cross averages just over 2 seconds, compared to around 1.8-1.9 for OLL-PLL)? or is it ok?

 

[Godmil]

Type F stickers or regular stickers for: Lingyun, Lingyun v2, and guhong?

Regular for Guhong. LingYun's normally come with typeF sized stickers, but I'm sure regular would be fine for them if you want.

 

[MeshuggahX]

It would be interesting to see your times with recognition included on OLL/PLL. That's a part of the solve. Inspection time for the cross is on the other hand not that important. The transition between cross and F2L is important also. Especially when your times gets lower.

 

[radmin]

The only fix for the outer layers is to trim the springs inside the center pieces. It's insanely difficult to get them back in. I lost a spring trying to do it and gave up. The reason I know it would work is because I tried taking them out first. It was way too loose like that.

Even if you did perform the mod it still will wouldn't help the popping.

The problem is that the makers didn't make all the pieces smaller. The core is the same and the springs are probably the same too. Putting the same spring in a smaller space compresses it more, hence the added tension making it slower. Its disappointing for sure.

 

[n00bcub3r]

What makes a cube so good? Like, some cubes have similar pieces to the regular rubik's brand, but their performance is on a whole different level.

EDIT: Another question: I'm starting a cubing club at my middle school, what would be a good cube to buy in bulk for a cheap price?

 

[asportking]

What makes a cube so good? Like, some cubes have similar pieces to the regular rubik's brand, but their performance is on a whole different level.

Generally, the core, since it's got the adjustable screws and springs and everything (unlike the Rubik's brands). Also, sometimes, tiny differences in the edges and corners can make a big difference.

 

[immortalchaos29]

Is there a quick and easy solution to a center cap that practically falls off the cube? (I have a type C III)

 

[collinbxyz]

Is there a quick and easy solution to a center cap that practically falls off the cube? (I have a type C III)

I don't suggest super-glue since you would never be able to adjust the tensions again. I think you can place small strips of paper between the center and the caps that hold them in. Also, sticky-tack is pretty good, and isn't usually that messy. You should also be able to take center back off, with a bit of force, to tension.

 

[TiLiMayor]

Type F stickers or regular stickers for: Lingyun, Lingyun v2, and guhong?

For both lingyuns get small size stickers, they fit just fine, bigger stickers go over the edge rounding and peel kinda fast..

 

[Cheli]

Noob questions about some of my new hardware:

1. Got a DIY Zhanchi, accidentally forgot to put the spring on one side when screwing the centre part in. The screws' metal seems really soft and the screw stripped when I tried to remove it... Is this common? Assuming I ever manage to get it out, is there a place where you can just order cube screws?

2. I was turning my 2x2x2 LanLan a bit fast and like "popped" one of the pieces? It didn't come out, but all the pieces look misaligned now and it doesn't really turn properly. Do I need to take it apart or is there a way to just snap the pieces back in? (how do I take it apart?)

 

[Braydon]

Noob questions about some of my new hardware:

1. Got a DIY Zhanchi, accidentally forgot to put the spring on one side when screwing the centre part in. The screws' metal seems really soft and the screw stripped when I tried to remove it... Is this common? Assuming I ever manage to get it out, is there a place where you can just order cube screws?

you can get srews at most online cube stores just go to whatever store you use and search it or go to speed solving wiki and click on one of the puzzle shops and search it there if you cant find it in whatever shop you would normaly use.

 

[ZeeK]

What makes a cube so good? Like, some cubes have similar pieces to the regular rubik's brand, but their performance is on a whole different level.

EDIT: Another question: I'm starting a cubing club at my middle school, what would be a good cube to buy in bulk for a cheap price?

i would say a dian sheng
its a decent speedcube for beginners and really cheap.

 

[Carson]

Is there a quick and easy solution to a center cap that practically falls off the cube? (I have a type C III)

I don't suggest super-glue since you would never be able to adjust the tensions again. I think you can place small strips of paper between the center and the caps that hold them in. Also, sticky-tack is pretty good, and isn't usually that messy. You should also be able to take center back off, with a bit of force, to tension.

Super/Krazy glue works great for this. The trick is to use a tiny TINY amount so that you will still be able to take the center cap off later.

It would be interesting to see your times with recognition included on OLL/PLL. That's a part of the solve. Inspection time for the cross is on the other hand not that important. The transition between cross and F2L is important also. Especially when your times gets lower.

The best way to time your breakdowns is to do an average of at least twelve solves (something like 20-30 would be better) stopping the timer after completing the cross. Then, do another average of the same number of solves stopping the timer after completing f2l. Continue this process for OLL and then for PLL. Subtract the 1st average from the 2nd, 2nd from the 3rd, and so on. Your resulting times should be a pretty good approximation of your breakdown including recognition.

Question:
How would I go about reassembling my popped Shenshou V3? I know where the pieces go, but I'm stuck at the order of assembly so that I'm not stuck with pieces that I can't manage to insert at the end of the assembly.

 

[peterbone]

What the best fingertrick for the sledgehammer move (R'FRF')? I've normally done it more like l'URU'x' which requires regripping with the left hand first and I use the index finger of the left hand for the F'. Now I'm thinking I can do it without regripping or with the x' by keeping my left hand where it is and having my left thumb on the front centre and then doing the F' with my right thumb. This has several advantages because you don't regrip and don't lose sight of the last layer. However, I find it slower at the moment and more chance of locking up. What do the fastest cubers do? Any videos?

 

[TiTANxShbJ]

I am new to this place and I have a question which might sound stupid...

I am really into cubing for the past few months and I manage decent times on 3x3 and 4x4 so I just wanna know how do we get into competitions? Where to register? How? I live in India... I'll be thankful for a response