Mefferts Megaminx

Hey... did anyone notice Mefferts is now selling a (sort of) DIY megaminx? I think it's the same puzzle, only this one comes with the center caps removed, and the tiles aren't already glued to the puzzle. They're calling it a megaminx for speedcubing, and for an extra $2.00 you can glue all 132 tiles on by yourself. Or, you can make life easy on yourself and buy cubesmith stickers. Here's the link...

http://sites.webec.com.hk/meffert/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&id=339431&product=237

To tell you the truth, I think it might be worth the extra two bucks, given all the extra work you guys have had to put into your Mefferts Megaminxes. At least this one is ready to disassemble so you don't have to work so hard to replace the springs.

By the way, I'm really happy with my Cube4You new megaminx. I don't have a Mefferts to compare it with, but it's nothing like the Chinese megaminx. It's smooth, turns well, and it's stable - doesn't feel like it's going to pop at all. The stickers that came with it were terrible, but once I lubed it and put on cubesmith stickers it became my favorite puzzle.

Here's a link to that one, too.

http://www.cube4you.com/279_Megaminx-with-PVC-sticker.html
 
Pedro said:
and how much did you screw it in?

like...Stefan says to make the screw "disappear", making it level to the center...but he uses 6 washers...and I don't now which springs...
Click to expand...

I did it like a 3x3 DIY. Screw it in until you like hte tension, of course it has to be in enough so the cap can go back on.
 
Caio is my little brother, we are trying to make the megaminx good, but it's been quite hard. we already put the DIY springs and washers (so it stay with 3, 2 of the DIY plus the fixed 1 that come with the megaminx screw).
some (1 or 2) sides loose the screw by themselves, and after that all the others get a bit looser too.
do you guys ever had this problem? is it solvable? how could i do it?

please help, Caio can be probably the next south america record holder :)
 
abbracadiabra said:
Hey... did anyone notice Mefferts is now selling a (sort of) DIY megaminx? I think it's the same puzzle, only this one comes with the center caps removed, and the tiles aren't already glued to the puzzle. They're calling it a megaminx for speedcubing, and for an extra $2.00 you can glue all 132 tiles on by yourself. Or, you can make life easy on yourself and buy cubesmith stickers. Here's the link...

http://sites.webec.com.hk/meffert/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&id=339431&product=237

To tell you the truth, I think it might be worth the extra two bucks, given all the extra work you guys have had to put into your Mefferts Megaminxes. At least this one is ready to disassemble so you don't have to work so hard to replace the springs.

By the way, I'm really happy with my Cube4You new megaminx. I don't have a Mefferts to compare it with, but it's nothing like the Chinese megaminx. It's smooth, turns well, and it's stable - doesn't feel like it's going to pop at all. The stickers that came with it were terrible, but once I lubed it and put on cubesmith stickers it became my favorite puzzle.

Here's a link to that one, too.

http://www.cube4you.com/279_Megaminx-with-PVC-sticker.html
Click to expand...
Hmm.... that is interesting.... I wonder why they would do that. Are hey built any different, or are they simply just "not built"?
 
will this hurt the megaminx?

I have some springs on order but I won't get them for a month. Right now when I use the megaminx the screws are constantly unscrewing themselves and I am worried that I am gonna screw up the core. Should I just wait until I get the springs, which should solve the unscrewing problem or is it okay to play with it and tighten the screws after every 3rd move?
 
Does this bother anyone else or is it just me?

I can't help but think that for $28 a puzzle ought to be usable right out of the box, without requiring modification. I can understand that a $5 or $10 puzzle might need some "fixing up" before it's really good to use, but a $28 puzzle shouldn't have screws that unscrew themselves every third solve. In any other product that would be considered defective.
 
Carlos said:
I tried to, but the DIY screw looked like it wouldn't get in very easily, so i didn't forced in order not to get the core holes dilated. but as you are saying it's the way, i'll try it! :D
thanks for helping
Click to expand...

Oh I forgot to mention that too! :) They are tough to put in but once you get them in the minx wil turn great!
 
I had the same problem with the screws at the start and shortly after using the chinese minx springs... I solved that problem by using 2 sets of washers on the screws. Mainly the washers from the chinese minx with the ones that cam with the Mefferts one. Now it is speed level, although I am seriously considering the DIY minx. I think the 2 bucks extra is worth it so I would not cut my self again getting the caps off.

Cubesmith stickers would be great on the thing as well.
 
hello, i'm martijn bakker and i'm from the netherlands. I recently started to use the minx. i finally understand how to solve it :). i have a chinese one with tiles, and it turns very crappy. But after reading this topic, i just ordered the speedcube minx from mefferts. i hope it turns better then the normal one. But i have enough 3x3 screw kits to fix it.
does anyone know how long the air shipment will take?
 
martijn_cube said:
hello, i'm martijn bakker and i'm from the netherlands. I recently started to use the minx. i finally understand how to solve it :). i have a chinese one with tiles, and it turns very crappy. But after reading this topic, i just ordered the speedcube minx from mefferts. i hope it turns better then the normal one. But i have enough 3x3 screw kits to fix it.
does anyone know how long the air shipment will take?
Click to expand...

Hey Martijn, nice to see you here too!
You are definatly at the right place for almost all cubing-related things! (and some non-cubing-related things too ;) )
 
Hey Martijn, nice to see you here too!
You are definatly at the right place for almost all cubing-related things! (and some non-cubing-related things too ;) )
Click to expand...

i've been reading for a while now. but i now felt like posting something :)



AvGalen said:
Martijn Bakker? http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/p.php?i=2007BAKK02

I should remember...but I don't. Were you at Rons meeting? And did I drive you to the train station?
Click to expand...

no, i was there on my own. by car.( if you mean with ron's meeting, the meeting in the 'spelletjesmarkt'. maybe youre confusing me with andre bakker. almost same name. :)
 
Last edited:
@Pedro:

Yes, i also do not think that the normal screws are THAT bad.
i use mina as it is and just lubed it.
maybe i will modify it later.
Have to improve my F2L on the megaminx, that is much more important...

Greetings...Dennis;):):D
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

lordblendi
Looking for old Meffert’s tiled megaminx, 4x4 and 5x5 (both white and black) for purchase
Replies
0
Views
349
lordblendi
lordblendi
M
  • Locked
Looking for a Mefferts Tiled Megaminx v1
Replies
0
Views
617
Megaminxer
M
Y
  • Locked
Looking to buy a Tuttminx or Mefferts Holey Megaminx
Replies
2
Views
989
Ghost Cuber
Ghost Cuber
T
Reproducing an old Meffert's megaminx
Replies
2
Views
876
TMarshall
T
Lid
  • Locked
Buying Mefferts Megaminx tiles sets
Replies
7
Views
2,662
Dojers
Dojers
Back
Top