Cube4you Gigaminx

[Lucas Garron]

I really don't think any 3x3 springs/screws would work.

Except they do. I used only the ones with 1cm thread, though.

 

[jcuber]

I really don't think any 3x3 springs/screws would work.

Except they do. I used only the ones with 1cm thread, though.

Did they come with the cube? If not, what type of cube are they from?

 

[CharlieCooper]

to order or not to order. i just got paid.... hmmm....

 

[panyan]

to order or not to order. i just got paid.... hmmm....

i had the same debate, then decided: ill order the giga and 3x3x4 when DX get it


(i hope they never get it, too much money )

 

[CharlieCooper]

to order or not to order. i just got paid.... hmmm....

i had the same debate, then decided: ill order the giga and 3x3x4 when DX get it


(i hope they never get it, too much money )

well it's actually the shipping that is just outrageous. i made an order of approximately $100 the other day on cube4you because i like to go in bulk to avoid shipping, but then the shipping was like almost the same price as the items!

 

[spdqbr]

Shipping was very expensive, but also very fast. Got a void cube and a gigaminx, purchased on Wednesday and got here today.

This thing is a beast to put together, straight forward, but tedious. I'm still stickering it at the moment. It was quite stiff immediately after assembly, but a bit of silicone has loosened it up nicely. My biggest complaint is the two different shades of yellow. They are extremely close. I have opted to not use one of them and electrical tape me some other colored stickers.

Edit:
Forgot to mention. I was quite pleased to see that they included a few extras of some of the smaller "fiddlier" pieces. It's stickered now, and I'm just admiring it... It's a little to late to tackle it right now -- I don't know if I can resist though.

 

[trying-to-speedcube...]

Yay! The white ones are out! I'm ordering one now.

 

[V-te]

Gigaminx or V-cubes?? Grrr.....

 

[riffz]

Gigaminx or V-cubes?? Grrr.....

Hmm... As cool as the gigaminx looks, I would get v-cubes if you don't have them.

 

[MichaelErskine]

I come home from a holiday I couldn't afford to find a letter informing me of probable redundancy and a Gigaminx for sale

At least I'll have plenty of time on my hands to work out how to solve it!

 

[rachmaninovian]

it turns like crap. X.x

 

[MichaelErskine]

it turns like crap. X.x

"Your cure for my terminal cancer gave my friend a slight headache for a whole afternoon - I think I'll pass" :rolleyes:

It's a gigaminx for blinking flip's sake!

 

[paololzki]

My friend bought one. I already solve it myself. It has short screws. Much like the DIY's that we got now. the center piece are hollow to the bottom part. You will need a long screwdriver to screw the centers in the core.

It's good quality. turns hard without the lube (lol the one I solve doesn't have lube in it). Owner said its a good way to break-in the gigaminx.

 

[luke1984]

I've recieved, assembled and stickered my gigaminx today. It's pretty cool but doing single layer turns is a pain in the behind. Double layer turns feel better. It's really stiff and locks up a lot. It needs a lot of breaking in and a lot more silicone spray.

 

[Logan]

Now you can buy them already assembled: $67

http://www.cube4you.com/529_Cube4you-Gigaminx(V4).html

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

I have mine two days ago and still cannot finish assembly it. I already broke two corner pieces (trying to finish last layer)!!! only one corner left, what i`m doing wrong? why the corners are so fragile? need tips please!!!

 

[MichaelErskine]

I assume you've already watched this...

The corners are known to be fragile so unless you have faulty corners you're in the same situation as all the other people who are lucky enough to have one of these wonders ( <jealous> ) and you'll just have to be more careful!

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

Thank you, yes, i saw pestvics video but for me there is no help for the last layer. After i broke the first corner i did very very carefull but i managed to broke the second. Is the last layer that it`s freaking me out. Now i`m really afraid to broke the last one and end up with 300 gr. of useless plastic.

EDIT: Just noticed part 2 from pestvic. Trying to remove last center and then assembly

 

[rjohnson_8ball]

I will be assembling my Gigaminx soon, but I think it should be safer to assemble if the last center is not in place for the last layer. The edges of the last layer should go in after the corners are in, then screw on the last center. By the way, did anyone else besides me get messed up (incomplete) sets of stickers?

 

[Rodrigo Piaggio]

Ok, finally i can put the Giga together the "remove last center" method help a lot. Sadly i dont have extra corners for spare and the puzzle turns awful but at least it`s assembled. I have the 2 sets of stickers complete.