Maru CX3 - New 3x3x3

[ianliu64]

Will this cube be available in DIY?

 

[cyoubx]

No I didn't, because that would be weird and probably wouldn't make much sense from a marketing standpoint.

We cubers know a lot about what it takes to make a good cube nowadays, personally if I saw a really decent design, as well as hearing the opinions of those who have briefly tried the cube at competitions, then Maru would have a new customer. Me.

Considering the fact that there is more competition than ever when it comes to buying and using a speedcube, why on earth wouldn't you publish the mechanism?

Although I appreciate and understand your concern regarding the mechanism, I think you're feeling a little too entitled.

But to answer your question, for reasons unknown to me, I'm not allowed to post pictures of the mechanism. Otherwise, it would have been done so by now.

I'll try to get pictures posted as soon as I'm allowed. But for now, I think the mechanism is best described as interlocking (in the same way the FangShi and WeiLong are) with circular center piece plates rather than squarish center piece plates. There are no torpedoes.

In all honesty, it looks very similar to the WeiLong however the center piece plate plays a much larger role in the CX3, eliminating the need for a torpedo. As far as feel goes, it's pretty unique.

inb4KO - the CX3 prototype was made long before the FangShi and WeiLong and people who have followed me on YouTube or have read some of the threads I created in the past know this to be true.

Again, I'll try to get pictures uploaded.

 

[BaMiao]

inb4KO - the CX3 prototype was made long before the FangShi and WeiLong and people who have followed me on YouTube or have read some of the threads I created in the past know this to be true.

Cyoubx, I think most people here have seen your design from when you first posted about it. Anyone accusing you of making a KO will be mercilessly beaten (in the figurative sense).

But, do you have any comment on how close the design is to your original? I keep getting thrown off by the word "inspired", and is one reason I want to see the mechanism.

 

[CubezUBR]

in cyoubx's videos way back it looked a bit more shuang ren-ish but i might be wrong

 

[scottishcuber]

Although I appreciate and understand your concern regarding the mechanism, I think you're feeling a little too entitled

Probably. Since the Moyu and Fangshi 3x3s' mechanisms were published in great detail, I guess it makes sense I am more used to seeing that information.

Thanks

 

[Yuxuibbs]

in cyoubx's videos way back it looked a bit more shuang ren-ish but i might be wrong

When I saw the weilong, panshi, and shuangren mechanisms, I immediately thought of the CX3 mechanism. I think it's more of a mix between the weilong and shuangren myself but I'm just going off of a few images I saw a few years ago.

 

[cyoubx]

But, do you have any comment on how close the design is to your original?

It's pretty darn close to the original. Pieces from my 3D printed model can be used interchangeably with the mass-produced pieces

 

[Deleted member 19792]

It's pretty darn close to the original. Pieces from my 3D printed model can be used interchangeably with the mass-produced pieces

Just like the different sized Fangshis

 

[PeelingStickers]

I need a new main. Everyone's raving about the weilong and I'll be getting that or this IMO depending on reviews.

 

[cyoubx]

So I'm allowed to release the mechanism now. Here is a rendering of what my design was like. I'll post pictures of the actual cube later.

Spoiler

You'll notice the primary difference between this cube and the WeiLong is in the center piece.

 

[scottishcuber]

Oh my god that is sexy. Thanks.

Edit: The Weilong also has indented tracks all over the cube.

 

[Lchu613]

And the corner base is (I think) larger.

But this is more (excuse me) curvy and nicer-looking imo just because I have a thing about sharp edges.

 

[kcl]

I need a new main. Everyone's raving about the weilong and I'll be getting that or this IMO depending on reviews.

Get both. Decide, and then use the one you like more as a main.

 

[rj]

So I'm allowed to release the mechanism now. Here is a rendering of what my design was like. I'll post pictures of the actual cube later tonight (in this same post).

Spoiler

You'll notice the primary difference between this cube and the WeiLong is in the center piece.

Beautiful!

 

[ben1996123]

i like how the centre caps look

i need a new mane cube because all my cubes start out pretty good then gradually become terrible.

 

[uniacto]

i like how the centre caps look

i need a new mane cube because all my cubes start out pretty good then gradually become terrible.

oh look whos back

didn't you post that picture up a while ago, cyoubx?

 

[Michael Womack]

i like how the centre caps look

i need a new mane cube because all my cubes start out pretty good then gradually become terrible.

I thought you only did sim cube solves?

 

[ben1996123]

I thought you only did sim cube solves?

no

 

[Dapianokid]

Anyway,

The corner looks like it's been influenced by newer ShengShou mechs, actually. But this looks prone to pop.

Then again, that is a unique center piece. I don't doubt that if you're happy about it, cyoubx, then it must not pop often, if ever. It looks like it will feel very loose.

But FINALLY somebody built a cube with a rounded corner contact. This should be a killer cube.

 

[kcl]

Anyway,

The corner looks like it's been influenced by newer ShengShou mechs, actually. But this looks prone to pop.

Then again, that is a unique center piece. I don't doubt that if you're happy about it, cyoubx, then it must not pop often, if ever. It looks like it will feel very loose.

But FINALLY somebody built a cube with a rounded corner contact. This should be a killer cube.

Uh I tried everything I could to pop it when I tried it and it just didn't happen. The center caps don't pop either.