The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[robosariobo777]

Are there any places to buy a full size dayan zhanchi stickerless DIY, besides hknowstore

I believe this is it.
Cube Depot- http://www.cubedepotusa.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2523032

 

[cubingawsumness]

Are there any places to buy a full size dayan zhanchi stickerless DIY, besides hknowstore

places like icubemart and speedcubeshop (out of stock) as well as other bigger cube stores should have it.

 

[TMOY]

Does anybody know if the 2x2x4 can be solved like a 3x3x4, just without the centers? For Example working on the inner 2 layers and finishing off the top layers? Or being its ability to shapeshift would it not be possible, unless u only do 180 degree L and R moves?

You can solve cuboid-shape easily by applying Guimond orientation algs. After that, yes, the 224 can be solved like a 334.

 

[Renslay]

No one have a response?

I tried to search a shorter one, but in the end I got (almost) the same algorithm...

 

[Ander0072]

Ok, I've been cubing for a while and am down to 21-25, sometimes a 26-29 in CFOP.
But i decided to do LBL once, and i got a 27..
So does that mean my problem is my look-ahead or what?

 

[uvafan]

Ok, I've been cubing for a while and am down to 21-25, sometimes a 26-29 in CFOP.
But i decided to do LBL once, and i got a 27..
So does that mean my problem is my look-ahead or what?

I would just practice f2l a lot. Do slow solves. Your f2l will get much faster, it just requires a bunch of practice.

 

[solvelecewbe]

Whats a 2-gen algorithm?

 

[5BLD]

Whats a 2-gen algorithm?

An algorithm which totally comprises of only turns from two layers. E.g. RUR'URU2R' is 2-gen because it uses only moves from two layers; R and U.
RUR'U'R'FRF' is 3-gen because it uses only turns from 3 layers; R, U and F.

 

[ben1996123]

An algorithm which totally comprises of only turns from two layers. E.g. RUR'URU2R' is 2-gen because it uses only moves from two layers; R and U.
RUR'U'R'FRF' is 3-gen because it uses only turns from 3 layers; R, U and F.

not necessarily, it means it only uses 2 sets of moves. R' D' R U R' D R U R' D' R U2 R' D R is a 2 gen (<R' D R, U>) A perm.

 

[PandaCuber]

My stickers are starting to peel/chip off. I think its cause of my nails. When I turn, my nail catches on the stickers and its starting to chip.
My nails arent even long. I keep em short.
How can i prevent more chippage? lol

 

[bluecloe45]

Shengshou 4x4 v3

True.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

I haven't tested long enough but tiles seem to not have this prob. Or at least far less. I had the same dealie going on and my nails aren't long either.

 

[AsianCubR]

Why is the Dayan Guhong illegal in the competition?

 

[GregTheCuber]

Guhong isn't illegal, only stickerless cubes are illegal, becouse we seeBRU while doing even 1/2 R'.

 

[5BLD]

My stickers are starting to peel/chip off. I think its cause of my nails. When I turn, my nail catches on the stickers and its starting to chip.
My nails arent even long. I keep em short.
How can i prevent more chippage? lol

Turn more gently?
My stickers chip a lot, I let them keep chipping (it looks cool anyway), then replace when its just like a dot of every sticker left...

 

[Godmil]

not necessarily, it means it only uses 2 sets of moves. R' D' R U R' D R U R' D' R U2 R' D R is a 2 gen (<R' D R, U>) A perm.

Just to be clear, Ben is technically correct, however the more common usage is like 5BLD said (just two sides).

 

[CRO]

Has anyone tried QJ timer v3 (with data port)?

 

[F2LOL]

Would an extra move be more optimal than a cube rotation?

Say you hit a U perm, should you line up the finished side and put it in the back, risking a cube rotation, or no?

 

[5BLD]

Would an extra move be more optimal than a cube rotation?

Say you hit a U perm, should you line up the finished side and put it in the back, risking a cube rotation, or no?

Optimal? Can you say, more optimal?
Of course it will add an extra more, however I would recommend Adjusting the U Face over rotating...

If you have to rotate it wastes more time than adjusting the upper layer. Even if you adjust twice.

 

[Endgame]

Would an extra move be more optimal than a cube rotation?

Say you hit a U perm, should you line up the finished side and put it in the back, risking a cube rotation, or no?

y2 is ALWAYS unnecessary, unless an algorithm requires it.