How to instantly reduce the popping of a cube.

[4Chan]

Okay, while i was doing some experimenting, and switching of cores and screws and springs, i realized something.


My type C does not pop.

My jsk clone cube does not pop.

My type D does not pop.

BUT

My joy cube pops.

My type A pops.

Is there a connection? YES

WASHERS.


My type C washers were destroyed by friction
(over time the plastic washers turn to dust.), and it stopped popping.

Washers have very little effect on the speed, they just keep the plastic from wearing out from contact with the spring.

By removing the washers, the screw can become closer to the core, and yet, with the same tension!

Ive tested this with all my cubes, just remove the washers and see for yourself, though the change is not incredibly different, i assure you, that it does prevent popping.

 

[IamWEB]

But is it worth it all of the rubbing against the plastic?

Short term... **** yeah.

In the long run: ???

 

[ImNOTnoob]

simple. Just file down the springs and it will not wear down it.

 

[Nico]

Just tried this out. Works like a charm. I'm going to do this with the rest of my cubes.

 

[JohnnyA]

If this works, you are a god becuase my YUGA from 9spuzzles is great in terms of being loose, but it pops all the time.

 

[(X)]

yeah it helps a little

 

[ImNOTnoob]

Yugas have no springs btw..
They are type Ds.
My suggestion is to simply tighten the screws.

 

[Vulosity]

YUGA's have springs. I think you mean that they don't have washers?

 

[jtjogobonito]

Actually if the plastic touching the spring goes away, and the spring goes through it, that face will become incredibly loose and it will start popping much more.

 

[4Chan]

Well, it seems that you cant have everything.

I guess its a sort of compromise.

Also, the friction isnt that bad, my jsk imitation barely has any sort of wear, i believe it is because of the way the spring is, and also, filing down the spring seems to be the best choice if youre picky about the plastic and such.