The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[intheowetrust]

It seems as though thecubicle is way more expensive. Is wallbuys any faster than lightake?

 

[Lchu613]

Generally I think they're all pretty trustworthy, but the shipping is a bit less reliable timewise. They'll get your puzzles to you but you have to be patient. So if you can wait then go ahead and order from them.
I don't know if they have any difference in shipping time though.

 

[natezach728]

I just put dayan springs in my 6x6. At first, are they always lock, then do they smoothen out after awhile?

 

[Evolution]

What should I learn after learning f2l? Someone said OLL is next but is it better to learn 2-look before that? Thanks

 

[Brest]

What should I learn after learning f2l? Someone said OLL is next but is it better to learn 2-look before that? Thanks

4 look last layer; so 2 look OLL & 2 look PLL.
Then work towards full PLL.
Practice F2L a lot though.

 

[Genesis]

I just put dayan springs in my 6x6. At first, are they always lock, then do they smoothen out after awhile?

Tighten it? And turn more accurately? More of those locks are probably due to the cube being too loose

 

[JakeTheCuber]

Notation Algorithim Question

In these multiple f2l algorithims, I know each layer is an algorithm but do I Only do the parts in red parentheses or what? Like for the first one, just the red section or what?
Just not sure on which notation to perform.

 

[Weston]

In these multiple f2l algorithims, I know each layer is an algorithm but do I Only do the parts in red parentheses or what? Like for the first one, just the red section or what?View attachment 3578
Just not sure on which notation to perform.

Of course you could always take 2 minutes and try it out...


But just ignore the colors

 

[ChickenWrap]

In these multiple f2l algorithims, I know each layer is an algorithm but do I Only do the parts in red parentheses or what? Like for the first one, just the red section or what?View attachment 3578
Just not sure on which notation to perform.

The red section is the 'solving' part of the algorithm, and the green in the 3 move insertion of the F2l pair. However, I wouldn't recommend using algorithms for F2L until you are proficient and simply want to improve your move count. Learn intuitive F2l. This video helped me when I first started:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oNG9g0Qy0M#t=118

 

[Logi]

Where can I get notation for 4x4? Feel free to PM me.

 

[TDM]

Where can I get notation for 4x4? Feel free to PM me.

wiki

 

[TheNextFeliks]

I got pll parity on a 5x5. Without disassembling. Wtf?!?!

 

[Jaycee]

What is primary plastic color? I'm look at a cube store and some of the plastic options include black, white, and primary. I don't know what primary plastic is. >_>

 

[TeddyKGB]

What is primary plastic color? I'm look at a cube store and some of the plastic options include black, white, and primary. I don't know what primary plastic is. >_>

It's kind of "Off white"

 

[kcl]

What is primary plastic color? I'm look at a cube store and some of the plastic options include black, white, and primary. I don't know what primary plastic is. >_>

Think about the color of ginger ale.

 

[Ninja Storm]

What is primary plastic color? I'm look at a cube store and some of the plastic options include black, white, and primary. I don't know what primary plastic is. >_>

It's called primary because it's the original color of the plastic before dying. If you want some photos, here's one:

Spoiler

 

[WhatIsRubiks]

what does "x" in an algorithm mean?. I know it is a basic question...but I can't really get an answer I understand. If you answer it, please explain it in simple terms.

 

[Genesis]

what does "x" in an algorithm mean?. I know it is a basic question...but I can't really get an answer I understand. If you answer it, please explain it in simple terms.

Do a R but with the whole cube
A.k.a. Rotate the cube the dame direction you would do a R

 

[NooberCuber]

Hi, I got a Dayan Zhanchi a few days ago and I have a few questions about it
How do i tension it?
Whether I turn clockwise or counterclockwise I can't feel it getting any loser or harder to turn
it takes a small force to move the screw at all
Right now it can cut line to line on almost every side and 45 not at all
Also, two of the sides squeak when rotated
how do I remove the squeaking?

 

[brian724080]

Hi, I got a Dayan Zhanchi a few days ago and I have a few questions about it
How do i tension it?
Whether I turn clockwise or counterclockwise I can't feel it getting any loser or harder to turn
it takes a small force to move the screw at all
Right now it can cut line to line on almost every side and 45 not at all
Also, two of the sides squeak when rotated
how do I remove the squeaking?

Hi, to make it tighter, turn it clockwise, and vice versa. By tensioning it, it doesn't make it harder to turn, but instead, it affects its corner cutting abilities. You will probably want to go for medium tensions as tight AND loose cubes lock up, and loose cubes pop. The squeaking noise is the noise of the spring inside the center-pieces. To remove the squeaking, you need to apply core lube, ideally silicone based lubricant. I think that it is relatively unnecessary to do so because it is very likely that the cube will become too fast, plus, you may not insert the screws correctly, making the issue worse. Since you mentioned that it takes little force to turn the screw, I'd recommend that you tighten all sides 90 degrees at a time and see if the corner cutting improves. You'd rather have a tight cube than a cube that falls apart!