Cube Hybrids/Combo's Discussion

[JTW2007]

Did you try the hybrid? It's really nice, although pure C is my next choice.

 

[samsung4123]

Okay, I'm close to a breakthrough. A core. C springs. A centers. A screws. C edges. F corners. It is really nice, but it locks up a lot. If I could fix that, it would be AWESOME. Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this?

Sounds ugly. How about just pure C? It never locks up.
It is perfect for me other than it pops maybe once every 10 solves. I'm pretty sure I can learn to turn more precisely. I'm going to try a springless C next. It would be like a Famwealth Cube, haha. I haven't tried one for a while. That should improve my times on the 3x3 stage of ES 4x4 and 5x5.

how bout pure c with a core?

 

[maxcube]

Can someone give me feedback on B cubies w/ storebought core? Or would I need to spend an extra $20 to get a Rubik's DIY? Ooooooooor........should I just get a C and an A on C4U like JTW2007 says?:confused::confused:
Maybe......through in a D just to be safe?:confused:

 

[jay123]

i had a great old type d and storebought cubies
i will never forget that cube

now i use edison

but if you dont have that i recommend a well broken in type a with store corner

 

[Unknown.soul]

Can someone give me feedback on B cubies w/ storebought core?

Erik Akkersdijk can answer that, though I would assume it's similar in performance to the Type B with Rubik's DIY (sans adjustable tension)

 

[JTW2007]

Ooooooooor........should I just get a C and an A on C4U like JTW2007 says?

Yes. You should do that. But seriously, it really all depends on preference. I've tried all the pure cubes and I'm hooked on Cs and won't switch back to anything. You just need to use trial and error and figure out which cube works the best for you. See if you can go to a comp and try some without actually buying them.

But I do highly recommend the type C with A core. Good cube.

 

[maxcube]

Or maybe, like DAE_JA_VOO said, I could just buy a D, and use my old parts to create an A core, storebought edges, and D everything else to create what he says is

insane.

Soooooooooooooo..............
I have narrowed it down to what I said above, or a B w/ storebought core structure, or a C w/ A mixture.:confused:

 

[CuberZ06]

For me, I use:
a really good store cube's cubies
a D-type core
Cubesmith textured tiles

 

[JTW2007]

I would stay away from anything involving a storebought. They just vary too much to be reliable even in a hybrid. Don't do it unless you know the storebought is going to be good. That's just me though.

 

[maxcube]

JTW2007, does the C/A pop or lock up at all? Lock ups are my worst enemy...

 

[bamman1108]

I just made an amazing hybrid!

My old storebought was incredibly loose, but it locked up and couldn't cut corners, so I stuck the edges in my type C. It's smooth, fast, cuts corners, and right now it pops, but I haven't switched the tension yet.

 

[JTW2007]

All I can tell you is that MY c/a doesn't lock up at all (lockups are my worst enemy too). It DOES pop occasionally, but it's not bad and you can avoid it normally. That's really its only downside.

 

[maxcube]

I am definitely getting an A & C, I'll tell you how it goes.....in 2 weeks.

 

[Kit Clement]

I just made an interesting hybrid for my friend... I want to make one of these now. =p

A Core/small washers
C Screws, springs, centers
D Edges/Corners

It's a great cube, but it still does pop, and when it does, it kinda explodes. But if you can learn to be precise with it, it's a very nice cube. I thought I posted this combo already, but I can't seem to find it anywhere in this thread.

 

[darkarchon]

lolz!

I just tried out the old-A core + pieces with D centers and screws, and it's awesome...

However, since I got a black D and a white old-A, it looks a bit weird...
(anyone know if this is competition legal?)

 

[Unknown.soul]

A white cube with any color centers is competition-legal as long as all of the centers are the same color.

I tried some core changes with my Diansheng, but right now I'm using the original core.

 

[darkarchon]

Not sure if any has tried this, but I just tried a
A core + edges
D centers + screws
new third type A corners (edit: lol, opps, yeah corners, not edges)

It's hecka smooth in turning, just that it feels really slushy, like it's about to fall apart... (hmmm maybe I should tighten the screws)

Also, what do you guys mean by "maximum tension"? is that when you screw it in so much that you can't screw it in anymore without stopping the cube from turning? or is it when you run out of thread? For example, before today I was using a small screwdriver to tune my type-D and since it can't really get a grip on the screw, it can't tighten it too much. But today, I used a larger one, and it seems like I can drill it all the way into the core... so, how do you guys find the "maximum" tension?

 

[samsung4123]

ive tried that hybrid and i like it alot
im not sure about the max tension thing though

 

[Unknown.soul]

A core + edges
D centers + screws
new third type A edges

Corners? Also, maximum tension is as far as the screw will go into the core.

 

[abr71310]

Anybody suggest using a DianSheng + X combo???

I dunno, I just got my DS last night and it's amazingly fast (Better than any hybrid I've made so far), even non-lubed!!!

Ideas to hybrid DS pieces / Core with other pieces/core???