The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[MeshuggahX]

Here is the breakdown for my 4x4 solves.
Centers

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16.61 18.61 20.31 19.17 16.63 18.23 18.67 18.84 15.49 18.25 22.15 12.69
Average:17.97

Edge Pairing

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41.980, 40.014, 44.710, 40.638, 44.071, 40.216, 47.393, 32.199, 41.387, 44.086, 45.552, 29.328
Average: 40.965

3x3

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35.896, 33.836, 22.526, 38.470, 39.999, 24.804, 29.718, 31.902, 26.504, 30.201, 30.778, 25.241
Average: 30.823

Total: 1:29.758
What do I need to work on the most and how should I approach working on it? I've been practicing alot and done hundreds of solves but it's very dissapointing because I'm not improving. Thanks in advance.

I would say your edge pairing mostly. And your 3x3 stage can always be quicker. Centers are pretty good. I think my centers are between 15-20 usually, but I'm usually done with reduction somewhere between 40-50 sec.

 

[awbridgers]

In petrus is it faster to do the last layer like the method says (positioning and orienting corners then edges) or is it just faster to stick with the normal OLL then PLL

 

[Ickathu]

In petrus is it faster to do the last layer like the method says (positioning and orienting corners then edges) or is it just faster to stick with the normal OLL then PLL

Because the edges are already oriented and all EPLLs are fast, it's probably faster to learn COLL and then do an EPLL than OLL PLL.

 

[5BLD]

Thanks for the quick reply! Do all moves have mirrors?

Yes. You are reflecting algs. So when you reflect LR you are reflecting alg about the M slice.
R becomes L'
U becomes U'
F becomes F'

When you reflect UD you reflect about the E slice. Think about it as a mirror image to the alg. Even try looking in a mirror while exec an alg to see what it is

 

[uberCuber]

Because the edges are already oriented and all EPLLs are fast, it's probably faster to learn COLL and then do an EPLL than OLL PLL.

I'd say this is just personal preference. Both are 2-look systems, and both can be really fast. Yes, guaranteed EPLL is nice, but you can't deny that corner OLLs are lightning fast. So @awbridgers, do whichever of these you feel like.

 

[sneaklyfox]

Here's an example of one R U R' U' Mirrored L U L' U'

That's not a mirror. R U R' U' is mirrored L' U' L U. Do with your left hand what your right hand did and vice versa.

 

[awbridgers]

So i just got my Guhong that i bought off this site. has it been lubed yet or do i need to do that? And do all guhongs come with purple instead of orange or???

 

[Penguinstorm300]

Some sites offer pre-lubed Guhongs - you should check whether it says so there, if it doesn't say it's lubed, try lubing it yourself. Also, some new Guhongs come with purple instead of orange, this is because colour scheme copyright infringement - the forum is here http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/s...s-vs-Dayan-Color-Scheme-Copyright-Infringment.

 

[awbridgers]

I guess i can remove the purple and put orange in but that sounds like alot of work, plus i dont want to ruin my new cube. Whats the best way to go about doing that?

 

[iPinoyCuber]

Does variants of these exists?

A 2x2 variant of the Megaminx
A 6x6 variant of the Megaminx
An 8x8 variant of the Megaminx.

And if you guys are willing to answer this last question: what are the dimensions of the Megaminx, the Master Kilominx, the Gigaminx. the Teraminx, and the Petaminx?

 

[asportking]

A 2x2 variant of the Megaminx
A 6x6 variant of the Megaminx
An 8x8 variant of the Megaminx.

And if you guys are willing to answer this last question: what are the dimensions of the Megaminx, the Master Kilominx, the Gigaminx. the Teraminx, and the Petaminx?

Only the 2x2 (kilominx) exists out of those three.

 

[iPinoyCuber]

Only the 2x2 (kilominx) exists out of those three.

Its dimensions in comparison to the Megaminx being???

 

[Schmidt]

Its dimensions in comparison to the Megaminx being???

cm: 16.884 w x 6.644 d x 8.016 h in: 6.6 w x 2.6 d x 3.2 h

http://www.shapeways.com/model/50089/kilominx.html

 

[Applecow]

Is there an iPhone timer app with bld-Mode (like in qqtimer)?

 

[uvafan]

I'd say this is just personal preference. Both are 2-look systems, and both can be really fast. Yes, guaranteed EPLL is nice, but you can't deny that corner OLLs are lightning fast. So @awbridgers, do whichever of these you feel like.

IMO its probably the best to learn all COLLs but sune/antisune, it's a good compromise between the two systems.

 

[Cubetastic]

Is this a good camera angle?

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And if not, how could I improve it. And also, is the quality good enough when you put it on HD or should I work on improving it?

 

[bluecloe45]

The only way to improve the angle is to tape your camera to a biking helmet, and get a 1st person view

The HD is great, you can see details like the glare off the bright stickers.

 

[Cubetastic]

The only way to improve the angle is to tape your camera to a biking helmet, and get a 1st person view

The HD is great, you can see details like the glare off the bright stickers.

Ok, would the 1st person view increase the viewers enjoyment of the video by offering a better view?

 

[Brest]

Is this a good camera angle?

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And if not, how could I improve it.

Yes, that is a good angle; however it could be better. IMO the camera needs to be moved closer to the solver, so that it shows more of the F face. Basically try to show an equal amount of the R, U, and F faces. Keep in mind that the R face gets obscured by the hand during solving, so try to angle the camera to minimize this.

 

[ThomasJE]

Where's the best place to download Avidemux and YouTube videos?