Nebraskan Speedsolver's Custom Cubes and Puzzles | Interesting Puzzle Mod designed by 1x1 wr holder..

[Michael Womack]

To fix those gaps between the corners and edges would be stronger magnets and/or tighter tensions. But otherwise you did a good job on upgrading the core and the centers.

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

To fix those gaps between the corners and edges would be stronger magnets and/or tighter tensions. But otherwise you did a good job on upgrading the core and the centers.

stronger magnets between corner/edges or stronger magnets between corners and the core?

 

[Michael Womack]

stronger magnets between corner/edges or stronger magnets between corners and the core?

I'm not sure. But I was just throwing out a possible thing to consider/look at. But it might also do to the core/corner magnet system is a bit to big. But overall I really suggest tightening it. Cause in the video it looks a bit loose and unstable to the point where it looks like it's easier to pop it.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

I'm not sure. But I was just throwing out a possible thing to consider/look at. But it might also do to the core/corner magnet system is a bit to big. But overall I really suggest tightening it. Cause in the video it looks a bit loose and unstable to the point where it looks like it's easier to pop it.

It's actually not very loose
I'd think the core magnets are a little stronger

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Fixed the issue with the website where the product page for the MGC 5x5 wouldn't show up

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

I have lined up the next prototype build, not 100% on timeframe, definitely before April (So I can use it in comp)
The next prototype will be.......

MAGLEV + MAGENTIC CORE MGC 2x2!!

 

[Michael Womack]

I have lined up the next prototype build, not 100% on timeframe, definitely before April (So I can use it in comp)
The next prototype will be.......

MAGLEV + MAGENTIC CORE MGC 2x2!!

Hopefully it works out and not be a failed project. I'm not trying to discourage you from working on it. I just hope to see a true working version like what we just saw with the MGC 5x5. Finally your using some of my suggestions about giving us a timeline on these projects.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Hopefully it works out and not be a failed project. I'm not trying to discourage you from working on it. I just hope to see a true working version like what we just saw with the MGC 5x5. Finally your using some of my suggestions about giving us a timeline on these projects.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

I noticed that you have the Valk as one of the potential core-magnet candidates, and I have some tips.

As someone who owns both a Valk and a Valk Power, I know that the corner "caps" that are on the bases keeping everything connected can be used to your modding advantage. Popping them off and using them as anchors to glue the magnets in could be an option, but an even better idea is to 3d scan the corner things and make a tweak in a 3d model editor to make space in the caps for the magnets.

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I noticed that you have the Valk as one of the potential core-magnet candidates, and I have some tips.

As someone who owns both a Valk and a Valk Power, I know that the corner "caps" that are on the bases keeping everything connected can be used to your modding advantage. Popping them off and using them as anchors to glue the magnets in could be an option, but an even better idea is to 3d scan the corner things and make a tweak in a 3d model editor to make space in the caps for the magnets.View attachment 28017

wow, those are some chonky corners lol. but yes, lots of room for modding.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

I noticed that you have the Valk as one of the potential core-magnet candidates, and I have some tips.

As someone who owns both a Valk and a Valk Power, I know that the corner "caps" that are on the bases keeping everything connected can be used to your modding advantage. Popping them off and using them as anchors to glue the magnets in could be an option, but an even better idea is to 3d scan the corner things and make a tweak in a 3d model editor to make space in the caps for the magnets.View attachment 28017

Here's a little more explanation on how it works, using a Valk Power because the primary is easier to see.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

The NS Customs MGC 5x5 is out for delivery in Elmsford!

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

View attachment 28071

You think they’ll check it out today?

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

You think they’ll check it out today?

Maybe, either today or tomorrow (hoping the former, but the latter would be even nicer, so I can film a video about it)

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

Well, they got back to me, and they had a few questions
They were having corner-cutting issues, and the gaps between the pieces were concerning to them.
I responded by asking what type of corner-cutting issues and explained the gaps and how I plan to fix it for the final version
They also said the maglev was really strong, and it caused the cube to be "weirdly fast"

Let's see where this goes, as I'm starting to get worried

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Well, they got back to me, and they had a few questions
They were having corner-cutting issues, and the gaps between the pieces were concerning to them.
I responded by asking what type of corner-cutting issues and explained the gaps and how I plan to fix it for the final version
They also said the maglev was really strong, and it caused the cube to be "weirdly fast"

Let's see where this goes, as I'm starting to get worried

First, let them know that they may need to tighten it to be a bit more usable.
Secondly, also let them know it's been broken in and may need some slower lube. Say it's intentional that it's so fast so you can customize it (so they worry less).

Also, really strong maglev or really weak maglev? It wouldn't make sense that stronger maglev=faster.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

First, let them know that they may need to tighten it to be a bit more usable.
Secondly, also let them know it's been broken in and may need some slower lube. Say it's intentional that it's so fast so you can customize it (so they worry less).

Also, really strong maglev or really weak maglev? It wouldn't make sense that stronger maglev=faster.

Idk what they meant by weirdly fast, so I'll see what they replay with

Stronger maglev means more of a compressed force, but what I think they mean is the effect of the maglev is super strong? Idk

 

[Michael Womack]

What magnet rings did you use for the Maglev? Cause I found that the Moyu Maglev magnet kit that the cubicle sells works perfectly for the MGC 5x5. Then for tensioning is that I tighten the screws all the way until I can't see the screw threads from the core. Then loosen the screw one full rotation.