The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[5BLD]

Did you read the size limit thing it says on the page where you change your avatar?

 

[Tristan97tfj]

Did you read the size limit thing it says on the page where you change your avatar?

No, why, do I need to make it smaller, if so how do I do that?

 

[CubeRoots]

what kind of cameras do people use for making videos? i like the headcam ones like badmephistos videos

 

[sprout]

how to get lubricant off a gummy cube?

 

[Kaboom]

what kind of cameras do people use for making videos? i like the headcam ones like badmephistos videos

On his website, Badmephisto says he uses a Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 camera.

 

[HelpCube]

how to get lubricant off a gummy cube?

Put the pieces in the dishwasher, but not the core.

 

[CoconutHead]

Shengshou loose side(s)

So I recently got a ss 4x4 and 5x5. And this problem seems to occur on both cubes. The side opposite of the center with the combined internals is much looser than the others. I've tried switching the springs but that doesn't seem to be the problem. I've tightened I as much as I could and it's still loose. Any more and it won't turn.

Any suggestions?

 

[Idontcareone]

thrawst has a video on youtube about memorizing algs with flashcards. it couldnt hurt to watch that.

 

[Idontcareone]

Anybody have any tips on reducing pops on the v-cube 7?

 

[storebought]

Pros and cons for the following cubes please

Guhong v2
Lingyun v1
Lunhui
Alpha V
Type f II
Yj king of speeding
Wilting type c

 

[sa11297]

Pros and cons for the following cubes please

Guhong v2
Lingyun v1
Lunhui
Alpha V
Type f II
Yj king of speeding
Wilting type c

the guhong is your best bet. lunhui is ok, alpha v is crispy, fII is bubbly, yj is bad.

 

[drewsopchak]

Pros and cons for the following cubes please

Guhong v2
Lingyun v1
Lunhui
Alpha V
Type f II
Yj king of speeding
Wilting type c

Nobody really uses anything but dayan cubes. Not to say you cannot do well with other cubes, but you probably don't want to buy an fII, or a type c, or the yj.

 

[aznanimedude]

FII is nice and clicky/smooth/bubbly. the bubbly might not make much sense unless you've actually played with it, but it's the best way i can describe the feel of it. cons is don't drop it, the faces will pop off and you'll have lots of fun picking them up and putting it back in. the FII is also really light, so if you're into that sort of thing it's a nice thing.

AV is a very clicky cube from what i remember, and before the whole dayan cube popularity explosion it was common to compare AV with FII, so they're not "that bad", but since everyone's fallen such in love with dayans they're more of an afterthought now.

the others unfortunately i can't comment on since i've never owned them, but there are also reviews of them in the hardware section if you spend the time to look.

 

[storebought]

Nobody really uses anything but dayan cubes. Not to say you cannot do well with other cubes, but you probably don't want to buy an fII, or a type c, or the yj.

Really? Because I have hear good things about the type c (save for the center lock ups) and everyone talks about the other ones like they are classic must owns...

 

[drewsopchak]

Really? Because I have hear good things about the type c (save for the center lock ups) and everyone talks about the other ones like they are classic must owns...

FII and AV were breakthrough but you're not going to use them.

 

[Czery]

SQ1 double J-perm alg? In RUD notation please.

What's wrong with metric notation?
R U’ R’ U D R D’ R’
where U/D = (3,0)
ｂｏｔｈ　ｊ　ａｒｅ　ｏｎ　ｆｒｏｎｔ

 

[mchedlo213]

i wonder if this cube is good ?
http://www.dealmaz.com/classic-rubik-s-cubes/3x3/lanlan-3x3-sticker-speed-cube-white.html?___SID=U
i'd liek to get otehr cubes liek guhong or zhanchi but i can't afford that yet so...

 

[HelpCube]

i wonder if this cube is good ?
http://www.dealmaz.com/classic-rubik-s-cubes/3x3/lanlan-3x3-sticker-speed-cube-white.html?___SID=U
i'd liek to get otehr cubes liek guhong or zhanchi but i can't afford that yet so...

It's better than what you'd find in the store, but it's awful compared to dayan cubes and other speedcubes.

 

[Ninja Storm]

Pros and cons for the following cubes please

Guhong v2
Lingyun v1
Lunhui
Alpha V
Type f II
Yj king of speeding
Wilting type c

I'll do the ones I've owned/own/played with:

Guhong V2 is essentially a combination of a Zhanchi and a Guhong. It's got a full contact, smoother feeling, but not as smooth as a lubed Guhong V1.

The Lunhui is not that great. It popped a lot, even after trying to tension it eight or nine times.

The Alpha V is clicky, and kinda feels like a pimped out Rubik's brand. Not recommended if you're sub-20.

The Type C feels really smooth and corner cuts really well, but the lock-ups are bad if you don't mod it.

 

[95Rifles]

Is there anyway to buy Cubesmith (or similar bright stickers) in Europe? I can't be bothered waiting for them to ship from America.