The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Rocky0701]

I'm averaging 20 sec and know intuitive f2l with a few algs, 20/57 OLL and full PLL. My F2l takes 12.13 sec(ao12) in the 20sec, which means that the LL takes up the remaining 7.87 sec. should I work on lookahead or other things? please precise how to practice.

I am at the same place as you right now, working on learning OLL and average a little over 20, and i know 37 OLLs if you include two look. I think you should go ahead and finish then before you work on F2L, with that said, still do some full solves too so you can RETAIN your F2L speed and cross. That is what I am doing.

Edit: Also, try doing a ton of the LS + LL scrambles from qqtimer.

 

[goodatthis]

I'm averaging 20 sec and know intuitive f2l with a few algs, 20/57 OLL and full PLL. My F2l takes 12.13 sec(ao12) in the 20sec, which means that the LL takes up the remaining 7.87 sec. should I work on lookahead or other things? please precise how to practice.

Your F2L is actually pretty good, but your LL is not that great. I usually do my LL in 8 sec, give or take, and I average 23-24ish total. I also know the same amount of OLLs, and only about half the PLLs. I would probably say to work on three thngs: recognition, TPS, and AUF. Try to recognize cases as fast as you can, and don't AUF to recognize a case either. Then you should also work on your TPS by drilling your algs. And for AUFs, try predicting what AUF you are going to do after PLL so you basically are learning 4 algs for every PLL, each one with a U, U', U2, or nothing at the end.

 

[QQW]

Thank you that is what all my friends shout at me: your tips and last layer sucks!!! Should I learn all the OLL first?

Your F2L is actually pretty good, but your LL is not that great. I usually do my LL in 8 sec, give or take, and I average 23-24ish total. I also know the same amount of OLLs, and only about half the PLLs. I would probably say to work on three thngs: recognition, TPS, and AUF. Try to recognize cases as fast as you can, and don't AUF to recognize a case either. Then you should also work on your TPS by drilling your algs. And for AUFs, try predicting what AUF you are going to do after PLL so you basically are learning 4 algs for every PLL, each one with a U, U', U2, or nothing at the end.

EDIT: I always thought I had to train only F2L to get sub 20

 

[Michael Womack]

If I where to Re-sticker my Pyraminx with these stickers. http://oliverstickers.com/normal-stickers/outline-stickers/pyraminx-outline.html Will I be able to use the Pyraminx in a comp with the stickers?

 

[NooberCuber]

What is a good way to practice winter variation?
I use CFOP
Unlike oll and pll wv doesn't come up all the time
but what's a good way to practice wv?

 

[uberCuber]

What is a good way to practice winter variation?
I use CFOP
Unlike oll and pll wv doesn't come up all the time
but what's a good way to practice wv?

Use qqtimer 2GLL scrambles and add R U R' to the end of each scramble (or L' U' L or whatever if you are practicing a different slot)

 

[Michael1026]

Are there any algorithm generators for the 5x5x5 cube? I want to make certain patterns. Either that or a list of algorithms that will show how to swap 2/3 pieces at a time. Thank you.

 

[DavidCip86]

Does anybody do cross on left, rotate, and then solve the F2L pairs on the bottom?

 

[guysensei1]

Does anybody do cross on left, rotate, and then solve the F2L pairs on the bottom?

Yes if the fingertricks are nicer from that angle.

 

[DoctorPepper]

Do they sell replacement SS 6x6 center pieces? I stepped in one of the center pieces and its slightly bent. It would go in but the puzzle looks a bit mis alligned.

 

[SolveThatCube]

Do they sell replacement SS 6x6 center pieces? I stepped in one of the center pieces and its slightly bent. It would go in but the puzzle looks a bit mis alligned.

http://thecubicle.us/parts-c-40_80.html

My question: Where can I download Prisma Puzzle Timer?

 

[Future Cuber]

Does CSTimer do averages of 100?

What website is the cstimer
and how am i suppossed to download it

 

[TDM]

My question: Where can I download Prisma Puzzle Timer?

Here.

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What website is the cstimer
and how am i suppossed to download it

csTimer. Not sure about downloading it.

 

[DoctorPepper]

http://thecubicle.us/parts-c-40_80.html

My question: Where can I download Prisma Puzzle Timer?

Is this the only place? I dont live in the US :/ the shipping costs more than the piece

 

[SolveThatCube]

Is this the only place? I dont live in the US :/ the shipping costs more than the piece

Yeah, it's the only place.

 

[Future Cuber]

csTimer. Not sure about downloading it.

Thanks

 

[legendariers]

Fangshi Popped, Can't Get Back Together?

Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, but my supposedly unpoppable Fanshi Shuang Ren II popped after about only 15 solves. The only problem is, I can't figure out how to put the thing back together. I took out the entire top layer because I thought it might help, but all it did was make it impossible for me to put the pieces back in without knocking down the little piece under the center piece. The pieces just don't go in. Any help?

 

[elrog]

Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, but my supposedly unpoppable Fanshi Shuang Ren II popped after about only 15 solves. The only problem is, I can't figure out how to put the thing back together. I took out the entire top layer because I thought it might help, but all it did was make it impossible for me to put the pieces back in without knocking down the little piece under the center piece. The pieces just don't go in. Any help?

Here is a link to a video of how to assemble it. He starts with it completely disassembled and he lubes it as he is putting it back together. The part your looking for should be near the end of the video.

He starts to put in the last edge and corner at 14:06

 

[Lazy Einstein]

I have all official puzzles expect the clock because I original looked down at the clock. Should I give in and buy one?

 

[SweetSolver]

I have all official puzzles expect the clock because I original looked down at the clock. Should I give in and buy one?

I recently got mine (arrived about a week ago) and I have to say it's actually not bad!

Obviously it's very different to the other WCA events, but it's quite fun once you get the hang of it in my opinion.