CubeTwist Square-1 SPEEDCUBE

[daniel0731ex]

Translated from: http://bbs.mf8.com.cn/viewthread.php?tid=56355

Dimensions: 54×54×56mm

Rounded pieces to increase tolerance and refined looks.
Fine-threaded screws to allow easier adjustment and fine-tuning.
Circular tracks in the middle slices reduces turning resistance while increasing overall stability of the puzzle.


Interior mechanisms:

Modifications on part 111 increased the diameter of curvature, improving the pop resistance.
Modifications on part 222 added chamfer to the edge, giving more tolerance to the puzzle.

lengthened the connection axle and added circular tracks on the surface of the center piece, increasing the speed and tolerance while retaining the stability.

I don't know anything about SQ1 mechanisms, could any SQ1 experts explain them here?

 

[DavidWoner]

Looks like MF8 + AII-esque tracks (which my mf8 has developed just from so much use) + kazuhito mod + screw-spring in the second dimension.

I'm not sure if the tracks are wholly necessary but it looks like it has potential. Either way its nice to finally see some of this new mechanism development finally directed towards sq1, since there really hasn't been anything other than mf8 for a long time.

Any word on potential release dates?

 

[DavidWoner]

The white one. The right is a REAL bump sq1, not a fake one like lance's.

 

[whitelynx_nivla]

Well, the 1 tru 4 pictures explain that it uses springs on the 1st and 3rd layer. I'm guessing this is for preventing the glidding get too lose over time.
Because mine is ^__^

Anyway daniel, what brand is the CubeTwist?
Is there any official web site?
I only see that brand on sticker, does it have any other products?
Is it also chinese brand?

 

[daniel0731ex]

CubeTeist is also a Chinese puzzle manufacteror that makes shapeshifting puzzles etc, and also retails re-packaged puzzles (ex: the LanLan Dazzler 7x7).

 

[akiramejin]

They are on lightake now.

 

[lorki3]

They are on lightake now.

Is it only in white on lightake?

 

[Deleted member 2864]

omg awesome! A new mech.

Missed this thread. Gonna add this to my "puzzles to get list". :3 Would the additional springs slow the puzzle down for increased tolerance?

EDIT: Oooooo Looks like my Square 1 has faint tracks on them too. Awesome.

 

[akiramejin]

They are on lightake now.

Is it only in white on lightake?

yeah. I'M SORRRYYYY

 

[pappas]

They are on lightake now.

Anyone got a link for this?
EDIT- Don't worry about it I thought it would be under mf8.

 

[akiramejin]

They are on lightake now.

Anyone got a link for this?
EDIT- Don't worry about it I thought it would be under mf8.

http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.CubeTwist_Square_1_Magic_Cube_White-31463
oh wait. just in case.

 

[cubedude7]

Anybody already bought it? Please make a review for it! Would be really nice

 

[tarpshack]

Anybody already bought it? Please make a review for it! Would be really nice

I just bought it, but it'll be a couple weeks before I have it.

 

[blade740]

Ordered 2. Came to 6.66 apiece. I hope this means they're beast.

 

[tarpshack]

Ordered 2. Came to 6.66 apiece. I hope this means they're beast.

Cheaper than the MF8 Square-1's on Lightake. I have to give it a try.

 

[demma]

The one that Lightake sells is the white one in DavidWoner video? Looks fantastic. I dont know whats the "normal" size for a SQ1.

 

[tarpshack]

I just received my CubeTwist Square-1 from Lightake yesterday. Out of the box, I like it better than the MF8.

Both the MF8 and the CubeTwist Square-1's have really smooth slice turns, but the CubeTwist has much smoother layer turns. Out of the box, my MF8 felt like the layers had rough patches where the turn friction wasn't even all the way around. When I adjusted the MF8 tension so that the layers turned better, they got almost too loose to where they would occasionally turn unintentionally. The CT feels different. It has smooth layer turns out of the box, and it has an even turning friction all the way around that gives good control without being hard to turn. The CT also has the squishy, forgiving feel that the springs allow for when you don't turn very precisely.

The only downside I noticed immediately is that within minutes of playing with the CT Sq-1 I had two edge pieces pop from the same layer. I have never popped my MF8 (not even sure it's possible). But I did another solve without changing anything and had no issues. I guess I had gotten used to being a little rougher with the MF8.

 

[demma]

I just received my CubeTwist Square-1 from Lightake yesterday. Out of the box, I like it better than the MF8. (...)

Excelent news... I'm waiting my LT order now!

 

[MTGjumper]

They do a sq2 version as well O_o

I'm probably gonna wait until they have them up in black.

 

[Gavin]

Got mine yesterday. Like it much better than the MF8. Way smoother feeling on the slice turns and the layer turns. Feels like it has some really great springs in it because it can do some minimal corner cutting, but about as good as corner cutting will get on sq-1's. Overall really smooth and I like it.