"Funs Puzzle" 方是(fangshi) new 3x3

[windhero]

I decided I wont be making an avg of 50 between the FangShi with stock core vs C4U core, because the FangShi stock core performs just as well. There is no difference in turning. The C4U core will almost certainly be better in the long run because it's so durable and it's highly unlikely that it will bend even after hard and long use. If there was a difference in time it would only be due to the fact that I'm used to the full bright colour on black cubes where as the white cube with izos favourites is new. Therefore I would most likely be faster with my full bright C4U cube rather than my white Izos favourite cube even if they were equal.

The FangShi stock core does not slow the puzzle down. It does not make lock ups happen either if you assemble it correctly. It's just a lot harder to thread the FangShi core straight compared to other cores, but when you get it straight it performs just like any other.

 

[SlapShot]

crap it to heck. mine was missing one of the L shaped pieces for an edge.

now who do I contact to get one.

 

[uniacto]

crap it to heck. mine was missing one of the L shaped pieces for an edge.

now who do I contact to get one.

the store you ordered from?

 

[Clarkeeyyy]

I cannot figure out how to get the screws in far enough. I screw as far as I physically can and there is still not enough room to put the centre caps on as the screw sticks out too far. I have the same problem with the Moyu. Can anyone help?

 

[Lchu613]

I cannot figure out how to get the screws in far enough. I screw as far as I physically can and there is still not enough room to put the centre caps on as the screw sticks out too far. I have the same problem with the Moyu. Can anyone help?

1. You mis-threaded the thing and your screws actually won't go in
2. The center caps just won't go on, which is what happened with mine (To fix this, I "drilled" the holes on the centers where the caps go on with my screwdriver)

Post some pictures so we can see which it is

 

[Clarkeeyyy]

1. You mis-threaded the thing and your screws actually won't go in
2. The center caps just won't go on, which is what happened with mine (To fix this, I "drilled" the holes on the centers where the caps go on with my screwdriver)

Post some pictures so we can see which it is

I definitely mis-thread the core. I have no idea how to do it.

 

[Lchu613]

Ah

The way not to do that is to first screw in the screw in beforehand without the center on, for all sides

Be sure to be VERY OCD about the right angles
Afterwards screw them back in. The core should now be pre-threaded

However, if you already messed up the threading your core is probably screwed (pun not intended). You can try it again, but it would probably be less risky just to use a different core (Dayan, C4U, whatever)

 

[googlebleh]

The screws might not be in the way; mine is pretty loose. The problem is that the caps are pretty hard to get on--you have to push REALLY hard before it snaps into place. My hands were hurting after putting on the 6th cap.

 

[sneaklyfox]

Ah

The way not to do that is to first screw in the screw in beforehand without the center on, for all sides

Be sure to be VERY OCD about the right angles
Afterwards screw them back in. The core should now be pre-threaded

However, if you already messed up the threading your core is probably screwed (pun not intended). You can try it again, but it would probably be less risky just to use a different core (Dayan, C4U, whatever)

If your screw sticks out so the cap can't get on at all then there really isn't a risk to try threading it properly as it's not working now already. Just be careful not to strip the screw if you've had to press really hard with the screwdriver. If it doesn't work probably get a C4U core...

 

[ben1996123]

so i assembled mine and it pops a lot

 

[Username]

so i assembled mine and it pops a lot

Mine did, too. That was until I tightened it

 

[windhero]

so i assembled mine and it pops a lot

Chill out or tighten it You can however put the center caps on? How is the cube, is it very fast and flimsy at the moment??

 

[mark49152]

The screws might not be in the way; mine is pretty loose. The problem is that the caps are pretty hard to get on--you have to push REALLY hard before it snaps into place. My hands were hurting after putting on the 6th cap.

Tension it the way you want it, then dismantle, and pull up the center pieces as you put the caps on. That makes it easier, but of course you still have a problem if your tensions are so loose that the screw scrapes the inside of the cap. (I did wonder if this was a design feature, to restrict the range of motion of the center when the cube distorts.)

 

[Lagom]

The cube has a lot of friction on the pieces, even after lubing. If you turn it slowly you´ll notice. How to fix?!

If this is fixed, you can tighten the cube a bit, and it will be a lot more stable...
Im thinking maybe sanding the surfaces with a really fine sanding paper

 

[LarryLunchmeat]

I changed the stock core to a Mufang core and made sure to screw everything in properly. Totally placed each piece back slowly and checked them for damage or imperfections. It felt the same for about 50 solves but seems to be getting better slowly. Now I'm wondering if the core change had anything to do with it or if it's just naturally starting to wear down in the right places. Still not quite at the Zhanchi level IMO, but if it keeps improving, it just might be.
One other thing, I don't think I should have lubed the pieces when I first got it. It seems that this is one of those cubes that isn't really that great out of the box and needs to be broken in, and lube only slows down that process.

 

[mark49152]

One other thing, I don't think I should have lubed the pieces when I first got it. It seems that this is one of those cubes that isn't really that great out of the box and needs to be broken in, and lube only slows down that process.

I agree with that and kinda regret lubing the pieces too. On the other hand, it was so annoyingly rough before lubing that I probably wouldn't have used it at all.

 

[stensgaard]

Dont lube it.. Just tension it a bit too tight and do a few hundred solves... The feeling will change a lot!

 

[CarlBrannen]

Two arrived from Now Store International Co. (HKnowStore) and one is missing the middle part of a corner piece. On the other hand, it's got an extra half of an edge piece.

Anyone with the opposite problem?

 

[rayko90]

one of the reason for fangshi shuangren corner twist

hey guys i jus found a reason why the fangshi corner twists. it is mainly becos of the R prime move u do when ur thumb is on the top right corner of the cube. on top of that , if u do a reverse corner cut , ur thumb will twist the corner accidentally hence causing the corner twist. i am sorry but i do not have a picture to illustrate it.

btw , my friend said changing the core fixed the problem of corner twist , i do not agree as crazybadcuber mentioned that none of the pieces actually touches the core

 

[j0k3rj0k3r]

Its very dependent on how you do your moves though