Non-WCA puzzles magnetisation

[OreKehStrah]

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

I think I'll take some parts out of mine later to see.

 

[erictom333]

Why is the Curvy Copter hard to magnetise? In my opinion it would be one of the puzzles that benefits the most from magnetisation, as it is hard to tell when the pieces are aligned correctly for jumbling.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

I guess it would be difficult to find areas where magnets would work in jumbling and non-jumbling moves.

 

[NebraskanSpeedsolver]

You know, why not try the shengshou examinx


just kidding don't actually try that it would be super expensive

 

[erictom333]

I guess it would be difficult to find areas where magnets would work in jumbling and non-jumbling moves.

How about only magnetising the non-jumbled positions? Would this work, or woud it make it too hard to jumble?

 

[OreKehStrah]

Why is the Curvy Copter hard to magnetise? In my opinion it would be one of the puzzles that benefits the most from magnetisation, as it is hard to tell when the pieces are aligned correctly for jumbling.

I have magnetized them. The problem is just that the plastic is so thick you don't really feel the magnets. You can't exactly drill holes and press fit them either because of the curved surfaces. So you just end up with a heavier puzzle for no reason.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I have magnetized them. The problem is just that the plastic is so thick you don't really feel the magnets. You can't exactly drill holes and press fit them either because of the curved surfaces. So you just end up with a heavier puzzle for no reason.

Exactly. This is the case for most LanLan puzzles and those rly old cubes with thick plastic and only come stickered.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

I haven't magnetized anything yet, any tips on magnetizing things for a beginner new to this?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I haven't magnetized anything yet, any tips on magnetizing things for a beginner new to this?

Try with a 3x3 first, maybe a meilong 3C.

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I am working on an abused GAN Air restoration so I might magnetize it to practice.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I’ve just decided to sell my LanLan FTO M with custom Cubicle stickers (+an extra set of custom Cubicle stickers with same shades). I can solve it while check out some FTO algs, but I can’t really speed solve an FTO. It is just too good for me to use and I think it would be rly cool if someone who can speed solve an FTO use it to get good times. Selling it for $16, let me know if you’re interested!

 

[erictom333]

I have magnetized them. The problem is just that the plastic is so thick you don't really feel the magnets. You can't exactly drill holes and press fit them either because of the curved surfaces. So you just end up with a heavier puzzle for no reason.

What about a Meffert's Curvy Copter? Does anyone know if that is any different?

 

[OreKehStrah]

What about a Meffert's Curvy Copter? Does anyone know if that is any different?

Pretty much the same thing

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Magnetize the Moyu Corner Twist Pyraminx for the funny

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Magnetize the Moyu Corner Twist Pyraminx for the funny

Not gonna do that as I hate pyraminx

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Not regular pyraminx, I mean this idiot

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Not regular pyraminx, I mean this idiot

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Yea this puzzle is idiot, only hv the worst part of a pyraminx which are just stupid

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

Would you do it for the funny?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Would you do it for the funny?

I feel reluctant to pay a WHOLE dollar for it

 

[Bingus Ringus McDingus]

we are not bringing up prices again