Magnets Discussion and Help thread

[AidanNoogie]

So I made a Yuxin Red M and used 3x2 n35 in the outer layers but they seem way to weak. 3x2 is the only size that will fit so can someone send me a link of where I can get stronger 3x2 magnets?

 

[One Wheel]

So I made a Yuxin Red M and used 3x2 n35 in the outer layers but they seem way to weak. 3x2 is the only size that will fit so can someone send me a link of where I can get stronger 3x2 magnets?

Gaussboys has 3x1.5 n52. You can always stack magnets. 3x3 n52 would likely be about right.

 

[AidanNoogie]

Gaussboys has 3x1.5 n52. You can always stack magnets. 3x3 n52 would likely be about right.

Ok, thanks!

 

[Dancing Jules]

Did anyone tried magnetising 3x3 but instead of putting them between edge and corner, put between center and edge?

I've seen a YT-video where someone did this with an X-Man Galaxy megaminx, because there's zero space in the corner.

 

[One Wheel]

I've seen a YT-video where someone did this with an X-Man Galaxy megaminx, because there's zero space in the corner.

I did this with a Qiyi Qiheng megaminx (no video). It's very difficult to get all 5 (4 for a cube) in one center piece, and at the end of the day I slightly prefer my non-magnetized Yuxin megaminx.

 

[big_moe5]

best magnets for valk3?

 

[AidanNoogie]

best magnets for valk3?

4x2 n35

 

[DMCubing]

Did anyone tried magnetising 3x3 but instead of putting them between edge and corner, put between center and edge?

Yes, four times. I don't like the results. You need a strong magnet to pull it off. I find the standard way of placing magnets in the edge and corner pieces give an overall more even feel. I think I posted pics of a couple of them here somewhere.

 

[newtonbase]

Yuxin Little Magic. I've tried N35 4mm x 2mm and it's a bit strong. Should I go for 4 x 1.5 or a mix? Opinions please?

 

[CornerCutter]

4x2 n35 outside, 4x2 n38 inside fit and work fairly well, but they aren't exactly what could be described as subtle, if that's what you're looking for.

What about 3x2 N35 for inner?

 

[One Wheel]

What about 3x2 N35 for inner?

With what outside? Most of the benefit of magnetizing big cubes is in stabilizing the inner layers, so when you turn an outer layer the inner layers don't come along with, but stay together. To that end you want stronger magnets on the inner layers than the outer layers. 3x2 n35 will have roughly half the pull force of the 4x2 n38 that I recommended; my guess is that you wouldn't want less than about 30% less pull.

 

[CornerCutter]

With what outside? Most of the benefit of magnetizing big cubes is in stabilizing the inner layers, so when you turn an outer layer the inner layers don't come along with, but stay together. To that end you want stronger magnets on the inner layers than the outer layers. 3x2 n35 will have roughly half the pull force of the 4x2 n38 that I recommended; my guess is that you wouldn't want less than about 30% less pull.

4x2mm n35 or 50 for the outer. Probably N35.

I just made my mini 45mm 3x3 magnetic with N35 4x2mm. It feels great!

 

[One Wheel]

4x2mm n35 or 50 for the outer. Probably N35.

Yeah, I doubt you'll be happy with that. Maybe if you switch inner and outer, but then I'm going to guess even then the outer layers are going to be pretty weak.

I just made my mini 45mm 3x3 magnetic with N35 4x2mm. It feels great!

That sounds pretty good!

 

[ComputerGuy365]

Does anybody know if 4x2 magnets fit in the Yuxin red or wuji?

 

[One Wheel]

Does anybody know if 4x2 magnets fit in the Yuxin red or wuji?

Inner layers they fit fine. I've used 4x1.5 in the corners of a Red, I don't think you can fit bigger than 4x1 in the corners of a Wuji. IMO the best cube I've magnetized is a Wuji with 4x2 n38 inside, 4x1 n52 on the outside slice.

 

[CornerCutter]

Here are 2 cubes I put magnets in recently.

https://youtu.be.com/QH5V0PBa42E
https://youtu.be.com/RC14YJ3PKUw

 

[Duncan Bannon]

I am going to magnetize 5 Yuxin little magics. What strength would you guys like to know the feeling/ think would be good. I am already trying the Cubicle Lite kit.

 

[One Wheel]

Has anybody tried magnetizing a yuxin 30mm keychain cube? I've ordered one for my sister for Christmas, and I'm getting ready to put in a giant order of magnets from Gaussboys, just wondering what magnets will fit. Also does anybody know what the largest diameter magnets will fit in a Little Magic? I've heard of people using 4x2, but if possible I'd rather use 5x1 or 6x1.

Different topic, but to avoid a double post . . .
I finally got a caliper yesterday, so I can measure the thickness of the plastic in cubes before I buy magnets. Early results for the good of the cause:

Yuxin 5x5 (stickerless):
Inner: 0.080" +/- 0.001"
Outer: 0.082" +/- 0.001"

Qiyi Wushuang (black):
Inner: 0.075" +/- 0.003"
Outer: 0.068" +/- 0.003"

Yuxin Blue (black):
Inner: 0.081" +/- 0.001"
Outer: 0.080" +/- 0.002"

Qiyi Wuque (stickerless):
Inner: 0.073" +/- 0.002"
Outer: 0.063" +/- 0.002"

The black cubes are both magnetized and fairly well broken in, the stickerless ones are not magnetized and basically new. It's surprising how much difference these figures make when you plug them into a magnet strength calculator.

 

[Mcube90]

So I made a Yuxin Red M and used 3x2 n35 in the outer layers but they seem way to weak. 3x2 is the only size that will fit so can someone send me a link of where I can get stronger 3x2 magnets?

I made my Yuxin Red with 4x2 in all pieces (different strenghts though) and they just barely fit but it worked and the result was great.

Does anybody know if 4x2 magnets fit in the Yuxin red or wuji?

4x2 fits in the Yuxin Red and in all pieces of the Wuji except for the corners. For my Wuji I used 4x1.5 in the outermost slice and 4x2 for the rest. I think 4x1.5 is the biggest you can go in the corners.

 

[CornerCutter]

Has anybody tried magnetizing a yuxin 30mm keychain cube? I've ordered one for my sister for Christmas, and I'm getting ready to put in a giant order of magnets from Gaussboys, just wondering what magnets will fit. Also does anybody know what the largest diameter magnets will fit in a Little Magic? I've heard of people using 4x2, but if possible I'd rather use 5x1 or 6x1.

Different topic, but to avoid a double post . . .
I finally got a caliper yesterday, so I can measure the thickness of the plastic in cubes before I buy magnets. Early results for the good of the cause:

Yuxin 5x5 (stickerless):
Inner: 0.080" +/- 0.001"
Outer: 0.082" +/- 0.001"

Qiyi Wushuang (black):
Inner: 0.075" +/- 0.003"
Outer: 0.068" +/- 0.003"

Yuxin Blue (black):
Inner: 0.081" +/- 0.001"
Outer: 0.080" +/- 0.002"

Qiyi Wuque (stickerless):
Inner: 0.073" +/- 0.002"
Outer: 0.063" +/- 0.002"

The black cubes are both magnetized and fairly well broken in, the stickerless ones are not magnetized and basically new. It's surprising how much difference these figures make when you plug them into a magnet strength calculator.

Please let me know what you try for the Wushuang.