Mefferts Megaminx

[Siraj A.]

Thats good masterofthebass!

I just fit my spring-screw combo form one of my Type-As and it works great! I need to buy 2 sets of these. So do your pieces pop out?

 

[masterofthebass]

do you really want me to take out a screw from my minx... I really dislike taking this thing apart. They are the standard type A screws. I would suggest just trying the screws and seeing if they work.

 

[Siraj A.]

I just edited my post. And you're right putting back together is a pain! Oh and did you have to glue back the center caps?

 

[pjk]

Dan, very nice times. I haven't timed myself. Did you already have all the CO and EP algs memorized? I need to learn them.

 

[masterofthebass]

Pat, I knew how to solve it before i got my mefferts. Most of the Erik's algorithms are actually 3x3 algs. I don't know all of the CO, but I know enough for now. If not, I just a sune/antisune and it works.

Siraj, I didn't glue the centers back on at all. I'm only having one issue. Another center that I didnt' replace keeps getting pushed off when the screw gets forced out. All of the centers that have the new screws haven't fallen out once.

 

[pjk]

Ah, okay. Yeah, I noticed a lot were the same, but it seemed a lot were ones I didn't know.

 

[masterofthebass]

Average: 2:35.72
Individual Solving Times: 2:36.16, 2:32.53, 2:44.22, 2:30.81, (3:05.06), 2:30.25, (2:21.28), 2:34.15, 2:52.11, 2:30.68, 2:35.06, 2:31.19

I've improved

I need another set of DIY screws/springs!!!!!

 

[Jack]

My megaminx came yesterday, it is also stiff (my best time is about 2:19 with it).

Do you think this 2 of these sets would work for springs?

http://www.cube4you.com/111_Screw+Washer+Spring.html

 

[masterofthebass]

That's exactly what I used for it. It works great for me.

 

[pjk]

Dan, what algs do you use for EP? Which are similar to a 3x3?

 

[masterofthebass]

EP, I use J Perm, T perm, Y perm, and the other one for the last case. I actually switched from the Y perm, but I may go back to it for right now. Those are what are from Erik's old site, but I think they're the same on the new. I didn't really check though.

 

[pjk]

What do you do for 3 cycles of edges?

 

[aznblur]

I use Y-perm, and T-Perm.


Look at Erik's site.

 

[Radu]

so...i ordered thursday from mefferts. do they send a confirmation mail that the order has been shipped? or should i not wait for anything.

i remember it was answered somewhere

 

[Siraj A.]

Wow being gone a day and a half can make you miss a lt of posts.

Ok masterofthebass I am going to buy 2 of those sets and use them. I am having one problem where the cap is pushed off by a screw as well (but this one isn't modified). Thanks! And you're too fast at the megaminx! I got my new record today of 3:55.70 first ever sub-4 solve!

 

[masterofthebass]

Siraj, I have that center issue with one of mine that's not been replaced also...

Here are my most recent sessions combined...

Cubes Solved: 24
Number of Pops: 0
Average: 2:31.07
Standard Deviation: 9.30
Best Time: 2:09.63
Worst Time: 2:45.84

Best Rolling Average: 2:28.28

Individual Solving Times: 2:27.66, 2:34.96, 2:28.56, 2:35.36, 2:23.66, 2:15.61, 2:31.02, 2:34.75, 2:35.55, 2:39.27, 2:38.41, (2:09.63), 2:23.25, 2:41.96, 2:26.94, 2:14.31, 2:44.22, 2:41.08, (2:45.84), 2:27.22, 2:27.31, 2:31.86, 2:30.68, 2:36.58

I took a break after the 2:09 to watch the super bowl.


Ok... i hate doing this:
Average: 2:19.86
Individual Solving Times: 2:20.34, 2:29.15, 2:27.66, (2:03.65), 2:20.69, 2:19.63, 2:16.97, 2:12.81, (2:30.09), 2:16.47, 2:18.93, 2:15.94

Getting way better.

 

[Siraj A.]

Fast masterofthebass! (I don't know your name so I'm gonna call you that lol)

My megaminx has been modified now! I used the sets from 2 or my 3 type-As so I need to order 2 more sets. My megaminx seems too smooth. I think it will be some time before I get used to it's smoothness, longer than it took me to get used to my first DIY cube. This this is great though!

 

[masterofthebass]

BTW siraj, my name is Dan Cohen...

 

[blindfold cube]

Hey guys. Just got my minx today. I have a question about replacing the springs to make it faster. A lot of you guys seem to get springs from DIY cube sites online. I'm a junior in High School and don't have anyway of purchasing stuff online. Do you guys know of any springs that work i could buy at any hardware store? There is nothing more anoying then trying to solve a stiff puzzle.

Thanks!

 

[masterofthebass]

Hmm... I would suggest lubing it first of all. Even when I didn't replace the springs, the puzzle wasn't that bad. I was forced to replace it when one of the screws got ripped out. Anyway, I would suggest taking the spring that came w/ the puzzle and getting one a little shorter and with a smaller K constant (less stiff). I think Erik said the screws he made were about .3cm shorter, and probably a bit looser.