The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[TDM]

Why do cubes pop? How can it be prevented?(without torpedoes)

1) Because your turning is inaccurate.
2) Turn more carefully.

 

[Bindedsa]

Why do cubes pop? How can it be prevented?(without torpedoes)

Your layers are not aligned, so pieces are pushing against each other forcing them apart. Tighten your cube or try to align the layers when you are solving.

 

[guysensei1]

I've been watching fast people solving, and trying to see some things I'm not doing the same, and one is I never push U with my left index from FLU corner, and I see that a lot. What % of your Us are left index flicks vs. standard right index?

I only do the mirror of that move. I don't even know why I'm better at that.

 

[DeeDubb]

I only do the mirror of that move. I don't even know why I'm better at that.

I already do most of my U2s with my left, which is very helpful. I feel like if I can add some U with my left, It will greatly improve my mobility. I'm gonna start working on it, but it'll take a while to fully incorporate.

 

[DeeDubb]

I only do the mirror of that move. I don't even know why I'm better at that.

I already do most of my U2s with my left, which is very helpful. I feel like if I can add some U with my left, It will greatly improve my mobility. I'm gonna start working on it, but it'll take a while to fully incorporate.

 

[guysensei1]

I already do most of my U2s with my left, which is very helpful. I feel like if I can add some U with my left, It will greatly improve my mobility. I'm gonna start working on it, but it'll take a while to fully incorporate.

True. I sometimes do U with left hand, although it is quite prone to lockups due to lack of practice. (I never actually use it that often)

 

[advincubing]

Partial edge control w/ U2 R U2 R'

I've been trying to be more aware of edge control for last-pair F2L inserts, and definitely understand sledgehammer vs. R U R' for certain cases. But I'm struggling with understanding the advantage of U2 R U2 R' over U R U’ R’. Given that both are two-gen on R and U, I'm having trouble finding instances where one will produce more solved edges than the other. I do see that they influence which edges are solved, but not the number.

Am I missing something? When would you use U2 R U2 R' instead of U R U’ R’?

Thanks.

 

[ryanj92]

I've been trying to be more aware of edge control for last-pair F2L inserts, and definitely understand sledgehammer vs. R U R' for certain cases. But I'm struggling with understanding the advantage of U2 R U2 R' over U R U’ R’. Given that both are two-gen on R and U, I'm having trouble finding instances where one will produce more solved edges than the other. I do see that they influence which edges are solved, but not the number.

Am I missing something? When would you use U2 R U2 R' instead of U R U’ R’?

Thanks.

The edge orientation is not changed by R and U moves, so if edge (orientation) control is all you're after then you can use them interchangeably
I think you would only use U2 R U2 R' if you see that it will get you an OLL skip.

 

[uberCuber]

When would you use U2 R U2 R' instead of U R U’ R’?

[wiki]Winter Variation[/wiki]

 

[JunA266]

HEEEELPP! AWNSER QUICKLY!

So I was trying to find a lube for my cheap pound cube and I found a small can of WD-40 NOT REALISING THAT IT DESTROYS CUBE! I wiped it cleaned most of it with warm soapy water but it lookes damaged! WHAT DO I DO! WWWHAAAAAAAAAAA!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgflMzG8FcQGaj34uj641VA

 

[Lazy Einstein]

*Answer

Lots of Lubrication issues and advice can be found here. http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?21212-Lubrication-Thread

If it is already damaged there is not much you can do to fix it except clean it like you did.

Does it work fine after you cleaned the WD-40 off?? or is it not moving the same anymore?

 

[JunA266]

It feels harder to move then before! ARRRRGHHH!

 

[waffle=ijm]

Step 1) Buy a new cube
Step 2) Use proper lube

 

[Lazy Einstein]

You should look into buying a new cube.

As for lube I suggest. Weight 5 from the cubicle as a first coat http://thecubicle.us/cubicle-silicone-lube-c-35_64.html, then maintain with Maru. Maru on Weight 5 = zero friction ice. The first few solves are almost too fast. Soo good.

 

[QQW]

Help I need information on the Lightake checkout page I don't get it I have bought $38.56 subtotal of cubes and no discount I will ship to Canada which shipping method should I choose? Why can't I get in the checkout page?

 

[ChickenWrap]

I just learned ZZ yesterday and I am currently averaging around 28 (doing EO+Line). My solves are usually 20-26 when I have 2, 4, or 6 bad edges but are WAYY slower when I have 8 or 10 bad edges since I can't track them all in my head. Do any of you ZZ solvers have some advice that might help me or tricks that you use?

 

[TDM]

I just learned ZZ yesterday and I am currently averaging around 28 (doing EO+Line). My solves are usually 20-26 when I have 2, 4, or 6 bad edges but are WAYY slower when I have 8 or 10 bad edges since I can't track them all in my head. Do any of you ZZ solvers have some advice that might help me or tricks that you use?

8 bad edges: track only the four oriented edges, get them to the S slice, do F/F' and B/B'.
10 bad edges: same as 8, move the two oriented ones to the S slice, orient 8 with F/F' and B/B', and orient the last two.

 

[TheNextFeliks]

I just learned ZZ yesterday and I am currently averaging around 28 (doing EO+Line). My solves are usually 20-26 when I have 2, 4, or 6 bad edges but are WAYY slower when I have 8 or 10 bad edges since I can't track them all in my head. Do any of you ZZ solvers have some advice that might help me or tricks that you use?

For 8/10 track the good edges. Put them in the S-slice. Then F/B moves.

Edit: Ninja'd by TDM.

 

[ChickenWrap]

8 bad edges: track only the four oriented edges, get them to the S slice, do F/F' and B/B'.
10 bad edges: same as 8, move the two oriented ones to the S slice, orient 8 with F/F' and B/B', and orient the last two.

I seriously have no idea why I didn't think of that for 8 bad edges...

But can you explain the 10 bad edges a little more? That doesn't make sense to me...

 

[TheNextFeliks]

I seriously have no idea why I didn't think of that for 8 bad edges...

But can you explain the 10 bad edges a little more? That doesn't make sense to me...

Put the two oriented in the S-slice. Now F/B moves. Now you have 2 bad edges left. Solve them like you would solve any two bad edges.