7x7 center solving

[Jared Burkhart]

I start with the 3x3 square,then I solve the 5x5 square. This is faster for me since I can plan it better. I like to call it "spiral dilation"

 

[Garf]

It feels faster to do it that way, but as you solve more and get more used to the puzzle, that way is going to hinder you due to the lack of efficiency the idea has to offer. Bars and blocks of different varieties are going to carry you a lot further than your method ever will.

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

I dont got a 7x7 but for 6x6 I do lines and 5x5 center reduction(pair the edge centers).

 

[Jared Burkhart]

I dont got a 7x7 but for 6x6 I do lines and 5x5 center reduction(pair the edge centers).

Cool. If you like big cubes,(like me)then you might like 7x7 solving.

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

Cool. If you like big cubes,(like me)then you might like 7x7 solving.

I got a 7x7 this Christmas actually
I think my best is like a high 5

 

[Jared Burkhart]

It feels faster to do it that way, but as you solve more and get more used to the puzzle, that way is going to hinder you due to the lack of efficiency the idea has to offer. Bars and blocks of different varieties are going to carry you a lot further than your method ever will.

I got a 7x7 this Christmas actually
I think my best is like a high 5

That is a great time!I remember it took me 8 minutes to solve 7x7 when I first started. Now I average 4,with with sub 4 solves occurring occasionally.

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

That is a great time!I remember it took me 8 minutes to solve 7x7 when I first started. Now I average 4,with with sub 4 solves occurring occasionally.

yea first solve(timed) was a 8:20 for me or smthn like that
now I think I(would) avg like 5-6

 

[Jared Burkhart]

(mod edit: this was originally four separate posts)

It feels faster to do it that way, but as you solve more and get more used to the puzzle, that way is going to hinder you due to the lack of efficiency the idea has to offer. Bars and blocks of different varieties are going to carry you a lot further than your method ever will.

There are 8 slots. I solve 3x3 using 2x1 bars,then a 3x1 bar. Then on 5x5,I solve 3x1 bar,two 4x1 bars,then lastly 5x1 bar. It sort of "spirals"outwards.

yea first solve(timed) was a 8:20 for me or smthn like that
now I think I(would) avg like 5-6

I do one handed solves as well. 7x7 took me 8 minutes 43 seconds.

Sorry. I love 7x7,so I got excited with records.
To THE_V01DLORD
So,do you like 7x7 solving?If not,what is your favorite cube?
Congratulations on the sub 50 solve!I only got sub 50 once(48.55)
Do you free slice?Or is there a better process?
To Garf
Thanks for the feedback. I'm currently at a 3:42.14 single on the 7x7. While I know it's not at the elite level yet, the results show that the dilation logic is working for my current stage. I plan to continue refining the process and looking for efficiency shortcuts as I move toward sub-3:30. I have a lot of respect for the standard methods and the work it takes to master them, so I appreciate the perspective from solvers of all skill levels.

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

So,do you like 7x7 solving?If not,what is your favorite cube?

I like it
still getting used to it(solving it casually during class sometimes)
I like my aosu v7 single track tho
it just feels so good

 

[Jared Burkhart]

I like it
still getting used to it(solving it casually during class sometimes)
I like my aosu v7 single track tho
it just feels so good

Never had it. I had Aofu WRM,broke it,Magnetic meilong,broke it,and now I am waiting for a replacement. Sounds cool,though.

4x4 solving is fun. I like it a lot as well.

 

[THE_V01DL0RD]

4x4 solving is fun. I like it a lot as well.

ye its short but its still big cube
and only 1 other edge to pair
aosu cubpletly unnerfed me
I just got my 4th sub 50(PB a 47.644)

like literally now

 

[Caleb Valenzuela]

ye its short but its still big cube
and only 1 other edge to pair
aosu cubpletly unnerfed me
I just got my 4th sub 50(PB a 47.644)
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like literally now

chat maybe i should get an aosu to get unnerfed as well

 

[gruuby]

im still using the mgc and have a 2:40 mo3 lol

 

[xyzzy]

Hi hi, please use the edit button to edit your posts if you have additional information to include, rather than making a separate post for it.

 

[Garf]

(mod edit: this was originally four separate posts)


There are 8 slots. I solve 3x3 using 2x1 bars,then a 3x1 bar. Then on 5x5,I solve 3x1 bar,two 4x1 bars,then lastly 5x1 bar. It sort of "spirals"outwards.


I do one handed solves as well. 7x7 took me 8 minutes 43 seconds.

Sorry. I love 7x7,so I got excited with records.

So,do you like 7x7 solving?If not,what is your favorite cube?

It’s still faster to build full 5x1 bars. They’re harder to find and make, but as you practice them and get used to the pieces, you’ll be able to find the pieces faster and gain more intuition about the puzzle.

 

[BVCuber13]

I start with the 3x3 square,then I solve the 5x5 square. This is faster for me since I can plan it better. I like to call it "spiral dilation"

Yeah I actually do this too lmao, lines feel a bit hard for me rn but I’ll get it someday (I average like 3:10)

 

[artless1der]

I start with the 3x3 square,then I solve the 5x5 square. This is faster for me since I can plan it better. I like to call it "spiral dilation"

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[Jared Burkhart]

It’s still faster to build full 5x1 bars. They’re harder to find and make, but as you practice them and get used to the pieces, you’ll be able to find the pieces faster and gain more intuition about the puzzle.

Ok,Garf. Trying it,but struggling. But will you help? This seems to slow me down...but I need sub 2 this time next year(Caleb Valenzuela encouraged me to try for that)So bars looks like I may use be now. Sorry for the grammar,but rushed and

 

[BVCuber13]

Yeah I actually do this too lmao, lines feel a bit hard for me rn but I’ll get it someday (I average like 3:10)

Update to this: I now average right around 3 minutes and am comfortable with doing either lines or square building, square building still seems superior for me though