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Coolster01
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4r R' There isn't a way that to do that in one letter though.
Also, what is a good mod that I can do if I have a 3x3x4 with a missing center piece? I can't do CBCubes' mod for 3x3x5 because I don't have that crazy 3x3. Ideas? It's OK if it uses some other puzzles, I'll tell you if I have it or not.
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Gratz for 200 posts!
I've heard that you can do it out of 2 3x3x4, but I'm not sure.
Coolster01
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soup
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Are there any fingertricks for the L/R or L2/R2 moves? I can't seem to figure any out, aside from y/y' then F/F2
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I just turn them in "home grip"
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index middle thumb
Antikrister
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Does anyone have a good tip for avoiding "muscleing" when you do algs?
This especially happens to me when i do A-perms, i use a LOT of force often and it locks up. It's because it went smother that way when I used a rubriks brand cube...
Just practice it away?
This especially happens to me when i do A-perms, i use a LOT of force often and it locks up. It's because it went smother that way when I used a rubriks brand cube...
Just practice it away?
JianhanC
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Turn slower? And get a better cube.
Bob
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Isaac Paurus
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How do YOU tell when your cube has "died"/ it's time for a new cube? i'm referring more to a 3x3.
Improving my v cube 5?
I got my v cube 5 about a month ago and it's pretty sad the outer layers catch a lot if sanded down the bumps on the corners but I still have that bumpy feel. I think my problem is my cube is too tight but I can't pop the centers off. I lubed it but its still not too good any suggestions
I got my v cube 5 about a month ago and it's pretty sad the outer layers catch a lot if sanded down the bumps on the corners but I still have that bumpy feel. I think my problem is my cube is too tight but I can't pop the centers off. I lubed it but its still not too good any suggestions
Isaac Paurus
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the caps can come off, but the cube is NOT adjustable. just break it in more, it'll get better.
Ninja Storm
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Typically when the cube doesn't seem to perform as it used to, I "retire" it. When it stops being what you want it to be, try lube/tension/etc. When that stops working, buy a new cube.
You don't really need to replace cubes often, I've done it twice in the past year.
SenileGenXer
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Zhanchi - keeping the outer edges sharp?
I'm getting two smaller Zhanchi's soon. I'm getting a 55mm and a 50mm. I'm really looking forward to it. I already have the 42.
One of the things I love a lot about the DaYan cubes is the sharp outer edges when they are new. I'm concerned about the new plastics. My last Guhong seemed to wear out very fast and the outer corners are now more rounded than an equally used rubik's. The 42 I've only had for a week and the outer edges are starting to round.
I'm trying to think of a way to have the outer edges wear down sharp. If I took all the cubies apart and filled the outer edges with apoxie sculpt would it wear slower than the dayan plastic? I'm asking because I've never used apoxy sculpt.
Anything else I could do within reason to keep the sharp outer edges sharp?
I'm getting two smaller Zhanchi's soon. I'm getting a 55mm and a 50mm. I'm really looking forward to it. I already have the 42.
One of the things I love a lot about the DaYan cubes is the sharp outer edges when they are new. I'm concerned about the new plastics. My last Guhong seemed to wear out very fast and the outer corners are now more rounded than an equally used rubik's. The 42 I've only had for a week and the outer edges are starting to round.
I'm trying to think of a way to have the outer edges wear down sharp. If I took all the cubies apart and filled the outer edges with apoxie sculpt would it wear slower than the dayan plastic? I'm asking because I've never used apoxy sculpt.
Anything else I could do within reason to keep the sharp outer edges sharp?
littlewing1208
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Printing algorithm pages on speedsolving wiki
Is there a way to print the wiki pages without the links to the algorithm tool showing up? it makes it hard to get each side-by-side algorithm to appear on the same page.
Is there a way to print the wiki pages without the links to the algorithm tool showing up? it makes it hard to get each side-by-side algorithm to appear on the same page.
applemobile
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Copy and paste into a word file?
littlewing1208
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The images are only in the context of the wiki page.
Actually I take that back, the pictures do paste over. Thanks
Actually I take that back, the pictures do paste over. Thanks
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Commutator Notation
Can someone teach me commutator notation or point me to a place that gives me a thorough explanation of it?
Can someone teach me commutator notation or point me to a place that gives me a thorough explanation of it?
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It's pretty simple.
For basic commutators, there are two digits. [X, Y]. For example, [1,1]. This means that X is 1 move, and Y is 1 move.
The way this is executed is X, Y, X', Y'.
So, say X = R, and Y = F...
A [1,1] would be R, F, R', F'.
Like I said, pretty simple.
Then there are conjugates. A conjugate looks like this: [1:1]
This is performed X, Y, X'.
You can combine the two, for example [1:[1,1]]
That would be X, N, M, N', M', X'.
For basic commutators, there are two digits. [X, Y]. For example, [1,1]. This means that X is 1 move, and Y is 1 move.
The way this is executed is X, Y, X', Y'.
So, say X = R, and Y = F...
A [1,1] would be R, F, R', F'.
Like I said, pretty simple.
Then there are conjugates. A conjugate looks like this: [1:1]
This is performed X, Y, X'.
You can combine the two, for example [1:[1,1]]
That would be X, N, M, N', M', X'.
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