Hmm, Putting Sand in a Gigaminx?

[Nukoca]

I WAS THE FIRST TO USE SAND IN A STOREBOUGHT.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Yeah, call me me Crazy, but I think I'm actually going to do it. I already brought in some frozen dirt from outside to thaw. (It's the same stuff that worked in my dodo cube.) Here's my reasoning. It seems that the friction between the pieces is a bit high. If I can smooth that down, I'll be able to tighten the cube, making it more stable. I'm pretty sure a lot of you still think I'm crazy, but I'll still appreciate any more opinions.

I'll be documenting it for YouTube too.

my predition is that the gigaminx will start to pop like crazy after you did this.

sand only works on storeboughts. for DIYs we use toothpastes

 

[retr0]

I saw this video and have considered it, but since I won't get my gigaminx until Christmas, I can't try it out. I think it could work, personally. Give it a go and tell us how it works out

 

[AndyRoo789]

DO IT!
...Will it work?
You won't know if you never try.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Does it blend? That is the question.

 

[Ryanrex116]

Yeah. I've tried putting sand in my rubik's and it didn't really improve it.
but i've sanded down every piece and it works MUCH better!

For me its the opposite. But, when I put sand in it, I put in at least 6 full edge caps, instead of just one half. After about 30-60 minutes of turning it and cleaning it out, it felt like I just did about a million solves on it.

 

[04mucklowd]

I think that putting sand in a Gigaminx will just make it pop loads

 

[FatBoyXPC]

I think this is a unique idea and results might be hindered compared to how you actually work the sand in.

I usually just play with a storebought 3x3 for a day or so, doing about half the solves I normally would due to the tension issues. I then spray some CRC into the cube and work it in, and I don't mean a LOT but a decent amount, sometimes it drips out the bottom. Then after it "glues" itself, then frees itself, it's like Jesus touched it with his finger

 

[Me Myself & Pi]

Alright, the dirt is in! (It took awhile for the dirt to dry.) I've been working it in & my confidence is rising. It seems like it's really getting broken in. It also sounds like one of Oskar's puzzles. My next update will come from the video I'm making about it. Stay tuned!

 

[Me]

I've generally never sanded DIY cubes because I can just adjust the springs, I've also never really tried putting sand in puzzles >3x3.
Also looks like I'm writing this one post too late. I look forward to your results.

 

[hyunchoi98]

Alright, the dirt is in! (It took awhile for the dirt to dry.) I've been working it in & my confidence is rising. It seems like it's really getting broken in. It also sounds like one of Oskar's puzzles. My next update will come from the video I'm making about it. Stay tuned!

It'll be fun to watch the video!
However, i think the thing might turn very well, but you might break the corners while washing down the pieces from the sand. Try dishwashing it!


note: i am not responsible for any damage caused by my suggestion (dishwashing)

 

[hawkmp4]

Well, I don't know if you've stickered it already, but if you have, they're sure to come off in the dishwasher with the heat.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but most puzzles are made out of ABS? The same material as Legos? When I was working with making model cars and engines with Legos I experimented with heating and cooling pieces very quickly (I guess a sort of 'tempering'). It made them stronger but more brittle. I don't think that's what you want with a twisty puzzle, especially with one that has small, fragile pieces.

 

[Jaysammey777]

Perconally no it is to expensive and to thin of pieces to do

 

[retr0]

about the sticker goop, have you tried a cotton ball and nail varnish remover? That unsticks glue, and I'm sure would work for sticker glue too.

 

[hyunchoi98]

Well, I don't know if you've stickered it already, but if you have, they're sure to come off in the dishwasher with the heat.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but most puzzles are made out of ABS? The same material as Legos? When I was working with making model cars and engines with Legos I experimented with heating and cooling pieces very quickly (I guess a sort of 'tempering'). It made them stronger but more brittle. I don't think that's what you want with a twisty puzzle, especially with one that has small, fragile pieces.

I did dishwashed my v cube 6 and no stickers came off and the plastic wasn't redamaged in anyway. But if you want to be careful, i think you might want to try the quick thingy that only washes down the pieces and doesn't dry them.
That way, you can leave the pieces outside so they can naturally dry.

 

[retr0]

^But the C4U stickers are poor quality. Results may differ for them.

 

[riffz]

...and v-cube plastic is also much better

 

[Hakan]

Are you out of your mind?

You really consider pouring sand into your gigaminx?
That's insane! It's like rubbing your own face with sandpaper. Not a good idea is it?

Putting sand in your cube does not make the plastic smoother. It damages the plastic and forms small pits in the cubies. It also takes up more space between pieces, creating more tension, which results in even more damage to the plastic.

I couldn't care less about the price of your gigaminx, but this really is the stupidest idea I've come across in a while..

 

[iSpinz]

He already did it.

 

[KwS Pall]

does actually gigaminx costs 20 euro?

or I'm one of the luckiest guy in the speedcubing world?

I have a secret idea how to makea good gigaminx with just 2$ + shipping.

EXACTLY HAKAN!
and remember Hakan - Jestem Hardkorem!