"Funs Puzzle" 方是(fangshi) new 3x3

You cannot get it tensioned evenly first and then tighten or loosen at will? That is how I do it in any case.. tension the cube to corner cut evenly on all sides and then tighten or loosen all sides at the same time same amount to get it to where I want it to be.

No mail here yet lol
 
Kattenvriendin said:
I don't even dare go to the bathroom, afraid he is going to ring while I have the pants around my ankles ROFL!!
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That could speed your cube delivery up...I made my mailman deliver mine by deciding that if I got in the shower, he'd inconveniently turn up. Three minutes later and covered in soap, doorbell rang. I think I got his electronic signature device a bit soapy, but I'm sure it needed cleaning anyhow...

&, re: cyoubx tensioning vid - I'll check that out in a moment, thanks - usually my tensioning of cubes works out fine, so I'm a bit concerned I threaded a screw slightly off axis.
 
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-I tend to do what cyoubx does anyway, so that unfortunately didn't solve the problem. Next, I unscrewed all the centre pieces, and put the screws back in without springs or cube centre pieces, and could see that one was indeed misaligned (so the earlier tip on pre-screwing would eliminate that).

I had a spare C4Y core, and tried screwing in the raw Fangshi screws (C4Y's look too short). They went in straight, so I undid, and reassembled. Way better now. I just have to work the lube (Traxxas 50K) in for a bit, and then fine tune the tensions, and it should be pretty sweet. So Marcel, if you can't get your cube to behave, C4Y could help.

Thanks for the assistance :)
 
The springs, definitely. The core.. I don't know if it is really necessary. But DEFINITELY the springs.

However.. it will NOT become your milky ;) Those just are in a league of their own. And they are good out of the box, without fiddling ;) :)
 
MarcelP said:
I am at the point where I really start to hate this cube.. LOL I will try that. Also C4U screws and springs? Or just the core?
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I only used the C4Y core. I Kept the Fangshi springs and screws as my C4Y screws look much shorter, and I figured the Fangshi springs are the right size for the cavity inside the Fangshi centre pieces. I think my C4Y core wasn't pre-threaded, so the screws made their own new channels in the core (or just fit very well anyway).

I still haven't decided whether I like this cube yet. I changed my colour scheme, which is throwing my recognition off a bit and slowing me down (not the cube's fault). I'm still finding it a bit too squishy for my taste (at least it it holds its shape properly now after the core swap), which may suggest it's less forgiving of sloppy manoeuvres - my various Dayans let me get away with a lot, it seems.

This is mainly a problem for algorithms involving a lot of fast flick-type movements, such as for one of the four 'awkward shape' OLLs - R2' U R' B' R U' R2 U R B R' - on a Guhong or Zanchi, I have a really nice flow with no gaps between any of those moves, but on the Fangshi, it catches if I'm not sufficiently precise. From a static position (the standard 'corner cut test'), my Fangshi's corner cutting is great on all faces from all four positions, but mid-algorithm, meh. It'll take me a few more weeks to decide what i really think of this cube though, and I'll probably get the smaller version when it comes out, as the 55mm DIY black Zanchi I got the same day is already my favourite cube, the size is perfect.

PS. This is the C4Y core I'm using (aka "MHZ"):
http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.MHZ_Core___Screws___Springs_Set_(New)-29962
 
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This cube is absolutely disgusting. I am using it as a cube to train myself to lower movecount as I can't turn nearly as fast.
I see a glint of OH potential but it's fading.
 
I really like mine. It's better than my guhong imo, maybe even better than zhanchi. tensioning was a bit weird, but I found that the tension I'm happy with is when the top of the plastic circle in the center is between the top of the screw and the flat part.
 
Not every cube is for everyone. Some agree it is better than a zhanchi whereas others can't get accustomed to the lightweight or the scratchy turning. Personal preference. To say the cube is "Better than a zhanchi" for everyone is just like the Zhanchi/Guhong split.
 
Assembling the pieces was fun - different to the many Dayan cubes I've done. Didn't have any flash. The pieces are great but I'm unimpressed by the core - it was very difficult to get the screws to go in straight. Perhaps that's why there are such different opinions on the cube, that some people have wonkier screws?

Another issue is the center pieces. The two halves don't lock together well, but aren't loose either, and seem to rock when their corners are pressed. How are they supposed to be? Loose, or should I glue them? Has anyone else got this issue?
 
mark49152 said:
Another issue is the center pieces. The two halves don't lock together well, but aren't loose either, and seem to rock when their corners are pressed. How are they supposed to be? Loose, or should I glue them? Has anyone else got this issue?
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The top center piece is supposed to be pressed into the bottom center piece. When all assembled it should be fine.
 
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