Non-WCA puzzles magnetisation

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I have just looked into the internal mechanism of the QiYi Gear Barrel, and I found it almost impossible to be magnetised as expected. However, I do think that it is possible for qiyi to make it like the qiyi clock which has gears as well, just that it can’t be self-magnetised as there are almost no room for magnets. My idea to magnetise the QiYi Gear Barrel is to add magnets to the corner and edge stocks ignoring the gears. However, even though it is possible for qiyi to do that, they just won’t bother to make them as these gear puzzles are no where as profitable as making flagship wca puzzles and mass producing magnetic gear puzzles will definitely cost a lot.

Z3Cubing has just magnetised a QiYi gear cube by extending the pieces with 3d-printed parts! First time to see magnetising a puzzle by extending the internal parts and its on a gear cube!

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Should I make a Speed Tuttminx M?

The Rubicle Labs Tuttminx M is just so expensive…

I've just received my speed tuttminx today and I'm going to magnetise it. As I looked into the internal mechanism, I found that its easier to magnetise than I expected. However, I will need more than 1000 magnets to magnetise it including some magnets with custom size, so I will have to order the magnets I need for my tuttminx. Also in case you didn't know, the hexagonal faces on tuttminx should only be turned 120 degrees instead of 60 degrees, and I have already figured out how to make the magnets click into place only in every 120 degrees for the hexagonal sides.

 

[OreKehStrah]

I have long been interested in magnetising non-wca puzzles to give myself more enjoyable solving experiences.

Successfully magnetised (I may post on how I did it if highly requested):
- YuXin Gigaminx
- YuXin Multi Skewb
- YuXin Earth 2x2
- ShengShou Phoenix Megaminx
- ShengShou Crazy 2x2
- ShengShou 5x5 Jing Pyraminx
- QiYi Kibiminx
- QiYi 3x3x2
- YiSheng 3x3x4
- Dayan Tangram Cube
- LanLan FTO
- MoYu Puppet Cube v1
- LeFun Time Machine
- QiYi Clover Cube Plus
- DaYan Dino Skewb
- FanXin Orange 3x3
- QiYi 2x2x3
- QiYi Dino Cube
- DaYan Gem 5
- ShengShou Pentahedron
- MoYu Rediminx
- ShengShou 6x6 Jing Pyraminx
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower

Working in progress:
- ShengShou Crazy 4x4
- MF8 Double Crazy Cube
- QiYi 8x8
- Speed Tuttminx

Planning to magnetise:
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower v2

Attempted to magnetise but failed:
- MoYu Container Cube (magnets do not fit in every positions)
- FangCun Ghost Skewb (magnets are too weak)
- ShengShou Gigamorphix
- FangShi LimCube 3x3 Dreidel (magnets are too weak)

Found almost impossible to magnetise before attempting to magnetise:
- ShengShou Crazy Megaminx
- FanXin Peach 3x3
- MoYu MeiLong Maple Leaf Skewb
- MoYu MeiLong Skewb Mixup II
- MF8 Master FTO
- YJ Star Barrel
- ShengShou Mastermorphix
- ShengShou 6x6 Mastermorphix
- MoYu Megamorphix
- FanXin Axis 4x4
- Cube4You 3x3x5
- Ninja Ghost Cube
- Z Volcano Pyraminx
- WitEden 2x2x4
- WitEden 4x4 Mixup
- DaYan Bermuda Cube Jupiter
- MF8 Duo Axis Cube
- LanLan Rua
- AJ Bauhinia Dodecahedron
- MF8 Curvy Starminx
- LanLan Curvy Copter Cube
- MF8 Son-mum 3x3 v1
- Lee Ghost 3x3x2
- FangShi LimCube Skewby Copter Extreme
- FangShi LimCube Super Mixup
- FangShi LimCube Ghost 2x2
- LanLan 2x2 Dodecahedron
- LanLan Star Pyraminx
- WitEden 4x4x2
- CrazyBad 4x4x6 Fisher Cuboid
- QiYi Gear Barrel

Do you have a magnetization guide for the Qiyi Kilominx?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Do you have a magnetization guide for the Qiyi Kilominx?

I first used 5*2 magnets in both the edges and corners which is very strong as the plastic is so thick. However, that was not even noticeable. Then, I stacked 4*2 magnets in both the edges and corners which can only barely fit in, especially for the corners, putting the magnets strength to a slightly stronger side. Make sure you do it on the same side of the corners and edges as it may result in not being able to fit in the additional magnets later on. I started it out on the side with a little bit more space as I wanted more room for the magnets in case additional magnets is needed, which turned out to be needed. I was inspired by a youtube video to magnetise the qiyi kibiminx, which I will link it below. In the video, 4*2 magnets are used and there are no additional magnets, so the magnet strength is pretty weak.

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You can refer to my post on my qiyi kibiminx M. Also please note that you will need 120 5*2 magnets and 120 4*2 magnets.

 

[SpedCube]

I have long been interested in magnetising non-wca puzzles to give myself more enjoyable solving experiences.

Successfully magnetised (I may post on how I did it if highly requested):
- YuXin Gigaminx
- YuXin Multi Skewb
- YuXin Earth 2x2
- ShengShou Phoenix Megaminx
- ShengShou Crazy 2x2
- ShengShou 5x5 Jing Pyraminx
- QiYi Kibiminx
- QiYi 3x3x2
- YiSheng 3x3x4
- Dayan Tangram Cube
- LanLan FTO
- MoYu Puppet Cube v1
- LeFun Time Machine
- QiYi Clover Cube Plus
- DaYan Dino Skewb
- FanXin Orange 3x3
- QiYi 2x2x3
- QiYi Dino Cube
- DaYan Gem 5
- ShengShou Pentahedron
- MoYu Rediminx
- ShengShou 6x6 Jing Pyraminx
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower

Working in progress:
- ShengShou Crazy 4x4
- MF8 Double Crazy Cube
- QiYi 8x8
- Speed Tuttminx

Attempted to magnetise but failed:
- MoYu Container Cube (magnets do not fit in every positions)
- FangCun Ghost Skewb (magnets are too weak)
- ShengShou Gigamorphix
- FangShi LimCube 3x3 Dreidel (magnets are too weak)

Found almost impossible to magnetise before attempting to magnetise:
- ShengShou Crazy Megaminx
- FanXin Peach 3x3
- MoYu MeiLong Maple Leaf Skewb
- MoYu MeiLong Skewb Mixup II
- MF8 Master FTO
- YJ Star Barrel
- ShengShou Mastermorphix
- ShengShou 6x6 Mastermorphix
- MoYu Megamorphix
- FanXin Axis 4x4
- Cube4You 3x3x5
- Ninja Ghost Cube
- Z Volcano Pyraminx
- WitEden 2x2x4
- WitEden 4x4 Mixup
- DaYan Bermuda Cube Jupiter
- MF8 Duo Axis Cube
- LanLan Rua
- AJ Bauhinia Dodecahedron
- MF8 Curvy Starminx
- LanLan Curvy Copter Cube
- MF8 Son-mum 3x3 v1
- Lee Ghost 3x3x2
- FangShi LimCube Skewby Copter Extreme
- FangShi LimCube Super Mixup
- FangShi LimCube Ghost 2x2
- LanLan 2x2 Dodecahedron
- LanLan Star Pyraminx
- WitEden 4x4x2
- CrazyBad 4x4x6 Fisher Cuboid
- QiYi Gear Barrel

oh my thats a list.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

The one that took the longest time to magnetise is definitely the yuxin gigaminx. It took me 7 hours to magnetise, and it has 420 magnets.

Here is how I did it: https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/upcoming-puzzles.68830/post-1502349

Nice.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Found almost impossible to magnetize before attempting to magnetize:
-QiYi Gear Barrel

I think I saw Z3Cubing's video on magnetizing a Gear Cube. I don't have a 3d printer but if you do, he could help give you a second try

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I have just looked into the internal mechanism of the QiYi Gear Barrel, and I found it almost impossible to be magnetised as expected. However, I do think that it is possible for qiyi to make it like the qiyi clock which has gears as well, just that it can’t be self-magnetised as there are almost no room for magnets. My idea to magnetise the QiYi Gear Barrel is to add magnets to the corner and edge stocks ignoring the gears. However, even though it is possible for qiyi to do that, they just won’t bother to make them as these gear puzzles are no where as profitable as making flagship wca puzzles and mass producing magnetic gear puzzles will definitely cost a lot.

Z3Cubing has just magnetised a QiYi gear cube by extending the pieces with 3d-printed parts! First time to see magnetising a puzzle by extending the internal parts and its on a gear cube!

I think I saw Z3Cubing's video on magnetizing a Gear Cube. I don't have a 3d printer but if you do, he could help give you a second try

Actually there are already some discussions in previous posts about magnetic gear cube. I do believe that it’s possible for magnetic gear cubes to be mass produced, but to qiyi it is nowhere as profitable as making magnetic clocks

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Actually there are already some discussions in previous posts about magnetic gear cube. I do believe that it’s possible for magnetic gear cubes to be mass produced, but to qiyi it is nowhere as profitable as making magnetic clocks

Oh i didnt read those im stupid

 

[robotmania]

How did you magnetize the QiYi 2x2x3? Sorry if you already mentioned it.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

How did you magnetize the QiYi 2x2x3? Sorry if you already mentioned it.

Yes. but its a nightmare. I had to cut out plastic with a knife to make it possible, and mine has strong slices and medium U & D layers.

 

[robotmania]

Can you do a full explanation of the process? I want to magnetize mine.

 

[fdskljgrie]

would it be possible to magnetize an ivy cube?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

would it be possible to magnetize an ivy cube?

Probably yes and should be easy. I even magnetised my clover cube plus before. Ivy cube is just a pyraminx shape mod. If you can fully disassemble it and take apart all the pieces, this should not be that hard. You May show me the internals

 

[fdskljgrie]

I don't have an ivy cube myself (getting one in about a month), but Tony Fisher made a video disassembling and reassembling it.

i dont know how much help this is

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I don't have an ivy cube myself (getting one in about a month), but Tony Fisher made a video disassembling and reassembling it.

i dont know how much help this is

I just never bothered to do this as I have the super ivy cube which already has nice ball bearings.

 

[robotmania]

Can you send a full explanation of 2x2x3?

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

It would likely be similar to magnetizing a SQ-1 with only the corners.

 

[OreKehStrah]

Just thought about this, I wonder if it is possible to magnetize the Hanoiminx?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Just thought about this, I wonder if it is possible to magnetize the Hanoiminx?

I have magnetised my DaYan Gem 5 before, and I think the Hanoiminx looks rly similar to the DaYan Gem 5. I think it’s not impossible, but really depends on the internal mechanism, like if it is impossible to be fully disassembled or the plastic are just too thick. If anyone have the Hanoiminx, can post pics of the internals here and let me hv a look to see if it’s possible to be magnetised