The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[manstrong]

You don't use algorithms. I know no F2L algorithms (and perhaps therefore I'm not great at it). You just have to try and figure it out for yourself. IT isn't that hard.

F2L fast is about figuring out the 5-6 things that have to happen to solve everything and then take shortcuts + finger tricks.

I used to do F2L in over a minute as well.

 

[Tyjet66]

How do you make the F2l intuitive in CFOP?
Any manners?

I will to speed up with it, because I do 1min20 for only F2L

I know no algorithms for F2L. I average like 18-24 seconds for F2L and it's purely intuitive. I suggest just practice, practice, practice.

 

[musicninja17]

How do you swap UF and UR edges on a crazy domino? I hate parity...and the only alg I found to fix this doesn't work O_o. Anybody?

 

[peterbone]

What was the first 3x3x3 cube with adjustable tensions (springs)? That must have been one of the most important hardware innovations in speed-cubing, but who invented it?

 

[Michael Womack]

What was the first 3x3x3 cube with adjustable tensions (springs)? That must have been one of the most important hardware innovations in speed-cubing, but who invented it?

I think it was the old 1980's Rubik's brand.

Also how can I improve my 5x5 center times I solve the in 1.5 min? how can I reduce it down to under 1 min?

 

[ben1996123]

I think it was the old 1980's Rubik's brand.

Also how can I improve my 5x5 center times I solve the in 1.5 min? how can I reduce it down to under 1 min?

turn faster

 

[Zeotor]

How do you swap UF and UR edges on a crazy domino? I hate parity...and the only alg I found to fix this doesn't work O_o. Anybody?

(R2 U R2 U' R2 U2 R2 U2 R2 U' R2 U R2 U2 R2) (M' R2 U2 R2 U2 M R2). The corner that connects to the inner circle should be the FDL corner. (That algorithm came from here.)

 

[uberCuber]

turn faster

Turn slower.
Do untimed solves and work on efficiency, movecount. You dont need much turnspeed to get faster at centers.

 

[NaeosPsy]

I think it was the old 1980's Rubik's brand.

Also how can I improve my 5x5 center times I solve the in 1.5 min? how can I reduce it down to under 1 min?

Turn Faster and with less movecount.

 

[musicninja17]

Thank you very much! my crazy domino is solved. Lot harder puzzle than I thought.

 

[Speedmaster]

I want to buy a guhong v2 and there are a few questions
- i've tried the guhong v2 from a normal cubing shop, and it has this special feeling, compared to the guhong v1, i love it. Does a guhong v2 from lubix also has this special feeling? or should i buy it in a normal shop.
- I've got a lubix fusion, is it the same as the guhong v2? some people say that.
- I've been using a normal Zhanchi as my main cube, for a year now, but it pops and it#s slow, because it has about 100 000 solves, and once upon a time, i lubed it with some destroying lube..., Is the difference between the normal Zhanchi and the lubix zhanchi big? should i buy it?
- what of the two cubes should i buy, or should i buy both of them? I already have a lubix fusion, which is much better then my normal guhong and a Zhanchi
Thx

 

[Kyooberist]

UK Puzzle shops

Does anybody know any puzzle shop located in the UK other than Puzl?

 

[ducttapecuber]

I am attempting to start a cube club at my school. And I have a few questions:
1.) Would you recommend Ghosthands I for beginners?
2.) Does anyone know where to get Ghosthands I for cheap?
3.) Is using a simplified version of CFOP good for beginner? (cross, 1st layer, middle edges, cross on top, sune/anti-sune, T perm and edge cycles.)
4.) Any other suggestions?

 

[Ickathu]

1) yeah probably
2) http://witeden.com/goods.php?id=244 (pero este es glow in the dark, no normal ghosthand)
3) sure. Few algs = good. Some might prefer Erik's method though of EO, CP, CO, EP using only sexy moves and stuff.
4) MUCHOS MAS GENTES EN EL CUBO MUNDO!

 

[ducttapecuber]

1) yeah probably
2) http://witeden.com/goods.php?id=244 (pero este es glow in the dark, no normal ghosthand)
3) sure. Few algs = good. Some might prefer Erik's method though of EO, CP, CO, EP using only sexy moves and stuff.
4) MUCHOS MAS GENTES EN EL CUBO MUNDO!

I originally learned that method and I don't like it. It was hard to switch from that to CFOP. And why have you been speaking in spanish recently?

 

[Noahaha]

What was the purpose of the old regulation that a cube had to be covered in between inspection and solving?

 

[Czery]

What would consensus say would be the best solution/guide/printout solution to 3x3.
I'm running a club to teach newbies. I myself learned from some random pdf guide but I'm looking for a short one that isn't long and easy to understand.

Videos would be nice too. (no roux please)

EDIT: Any other nice introductions to general cubing (video montages, etc) would be nice too.

 

[jdbryant]

I got some 50k Traxxas to lube up my new non-DIY ZhanChi, so I was taking it apart to lube it like CrazyBadCuber does in his video about the ZhanChi. I came up with 6 screws, 6 springs, and 5 washers. FIVE.

Are the washers common in US hardware stores so I could get some more, or are they specially made by Dayan? I'm fairly sure they're necessary for the cube...

 

[Tyjet66]

Are the washers common in US hardware stores so I could get some more, or are they specially made by Dayan? I'm fairly sure they're necessary for the cube...

Bring one to a store and ask an employee if they carry them?

 

[jdbryant]

I guess that's what I'll do. If they don't carry them though........ I don't know what I'll do.