Scott
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Ok, time to go more in depth on 3x3 notation.
Example Algorithm: (F U' F') y (R U R')
Hmmm, now what could those ()'s mean. Well i'll tell you... Those are finger tricks
Any set of turns wrapped in () or [] tags mean it is to be done in one motion.
For example, the algorithm above (for most right handers) would be performed like this.
Right forfinger on the FLU corner, right thumb on the FDL corner. Perform the F turn, flick the U' turn with your thumb, and then complete the F' turn. Perform the y rotation. Now grip with the right forfinger on the FRU corner, and the right thumb on the RD edge. Perform the R turn, flick the U with your right forfinger, and finish the algorithm with the R' turn.
Finger tricks can be very complex, but you should be able to read them faily easy.
For example, if the algorithm consists of upper face turns surrounded by middle face turns, they are probably telling you to perform the upper face turn with either your forfinger or thumb. Where as if the bottom face is surrounded by middle face turns, they probably want you to use your ring finger.
Hope this helps.
Example Algorithm: (F U' F') y (R U R')
Hmmm, now what could those ()'s mean. Well i'll tell you... Those are finger tricks
Any set of turns wrapped in () or [] tags mean it is to be done in one motion.
For example, the algorithm above (for most right handers) would be performed like this.
Right forfinger on the FLU corner, right thumb on the FDL corner. Perform the F turn, flick the U' turn with your thumb, and then complete the F' turn. Perform the y rotation. Now grip with the right forfinger on the FRU corner, and the right thumb on the RD edge. Perform the R turn, flick the U with your right forfinger, and finish the algorithm with the R' turn.
Finger tricks can be very complex, but you should be able to read them faily easy.
For example, if the algorithm consists of upper face turns surrounded by middle face turns, they are probably telling you to perform the upper face turn with either your forfinger or thumb. Where as if the bottom face is surrounded by middle face turns, they probably want you to use your ring finger.
Hope this helps.