Non-WCA puzzles magnetisation

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I saw Z3Cubing’s video on magnetising the yuxin gigaminx, and I did it a month before him, and my yuxin gigaminx has much stronger magnets. I would say the magnetisation process is quite similar, but I used more magnets then he did (he used 240 magnets and I used 420 magnets). However, it took me like 7 hours where Z3Cubing did it in around 4 hours.

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

Btw if you’re interested in the magnetisation process of any of the puzzles I have magnetised, I may post them here with photos attached.

I’m selling my well setup YuXin Gigaminx M for $33. Tell me if you’re interested.

Details on the magnetisation process:

The inner layers have more space than the outers, so it can fit in larger magnets. I simply used 5*1.5 for the inner layers, and it feels quite strong (note that the magnet strength of 5*1.5 magnets are basically the same as 4*2 magnets).
As there are not much rooms to fit in magnets in the outer layers, the magnetisation of the outer layers are much more trickier. There are 2 pairs of magnets in the outer layers in my self-magnetised yuxin gigaminx.
The first pair of magnets in the outer layers is in the position where we normally place magnets into, where I believe is the place you are talking about that regular magnets do not fit in. I used 3*1.5 magnets in the corners, which can barely fit in to the slot. Then I actually used 2*4 magnets (not 4*2 magnets) in the outer edges, where I think that this is already the largest magnet possible to be fitted in here (I actually had to order 2*4 magnets as I don't think this can be useful in any other puzzles and I didn't own any magnets with such weird size). However, after magnetising this pair of magnets, I found it way too weak. Even though the plastic is already quite thin which is good for magnetisation, 2*4 magnets are just too weak (they are actually weaker than 4*1 magnets which are commonly used in inner layers of even layer cubes) that they can only barely hold each other together. Then, I decided to add another pair of magnets into the outer layers.
As this is a gigaminx, which is a large puzzle, there are actually some spaces in the corner pieces and the edges near the core of the puzzle. For the second pair of magnets in the outer layers, I used 3*2 magnets for the corner pieces, which can barely fit in the slot. Then in the edge pieces, I used 3*1.5 magnets with 4*1.5 magnets stacked on to it to add on some magnet strength. This set of magnets can just fit into the pieces well. Luckily, as this pair of magnets is much stronger, the outer layer magnets are now moderately strong, being slightly weaker than the inner layer magnets. This is a reasonable magnet settings as we always want the inner layers to be able to stay together without turning when turning the outer layers.
Just when I have finished magnetising all the pieces and trying to put the pieces back together, I noticed that there is some plastic in the inner edge sticking out which overlaps with the position of the 5*1.5 magnets in the inner edges. If you have a yuxin gigaminx to compare with, you would probably notice that the inner edge pieces in the photo below have the sticking out plastic part being cut down. I simply push the inner edge pieces to a hard surface, forcing the sticking out plastic part to be removed.
After 7 hours of work, the yuxin gigaminx is finally magnetised. I am very satisfied with my self-magnetised yuxin gigaminx that this is probably the largest puzzle I have ever magnetised. However, to be honest, If you are going to magnetise your yuxin gigaminx, I would recommend not doing the first pair of magnets in the outer layers, as it is waste of time and money buying the 2*4 magnets that would never be useful for any other puzzles, and I think the magnet strength is way too weak that it is almost useless with the presence of the second pair of magnets in outer layers.
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[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I’m selling my well setup YuXin Gigaminx M for $33. Tell me if you’re interested.

Details on the magnetisation process:

YuXin Gigaminx M is sold.

 

[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!

Still selling my FTO M with custom Cubicle stickers (including an extra set of Cubicle stickers with same shades)

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I’m wondering if a ball core would work for the shengshou 6x6 mastermorphix..

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

I’m wondering if a ball core would work for the shengshou 6x6 mastermorphix..

I'm wondering how you can even wonder that. jk jk, do you own a 3d printer? that could actually be possible.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I'm wondering how you can even wonder that. jk jk, do you own a 3d printer? that could actually be possible.

Just tell PiCube shop to send me one

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

Just tell PiCube shop to send me one

Oh yeah.... PiCube shop.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

Oh yeah.... PiCube shop.

Just that I’m not very sure if that would actually work

 

[1x1 wr holder!]

Just that I’m not very sure if that would actually work

I mean, the only issue might be ineffectiveness. not sure how close the corner feet would be able to get to the core.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

As I may have chance to compete in Ivy cube in ShenZhen Youth Open 2023, I might look into making an ivy cube M. Are there any ball bearings that I will have to remove before magnetisation?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

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

I’m looking to sell some of my custom magnetised puzzles, including:
- ShengShou Phoenix Megaminx M
- ShengShou 5x5 Jing Pyraminx M
- YiSheng 3x3x4 M
- ShengShou 6x6 Jing Pyraminx M
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower M
If you are interested in any of my custom magnetised puzzles, please let me know.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I’m looking for selling some of my custom magnetised puzzles, including:
- ShengShou Phoenix Megaminx M
- ShengShou 5x5 Jing Pyraminx M
- YiSheng 3x3x4 M
- ShengShou 6x6 Jing Pyraminx M
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower M
If you are interested in any of my custom magnetised puzzles, please let me know.

Just inbox me and tell me how much you would like to pay for the puzzle you're interested in.
Also what non-WCA puzzles should I attempt to magnetise next?

 

[siwoo]

I would totally buy a Master Pyraminx with stronger/better magnets.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I would totally buy a Master Pyraminx with stronger/better magnets.

Master Pyraminx of which brand do you think would work best for magnetisation?

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I would totally buy a Master Pyraminx with stronger/better magnets.

Master Pyraminx of which brand do you think would work best for magnetisation?

I’ve looked into the internal mech of the stickerless qiyi, and I think it’s possible to build one for you.

 

[siwoo]

Master Pyraminx of which brand do you think would work best for magnetisation?

Qiyi is the "best" but there's not too much difference between it and yuxin or other brands

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

The QiYi Master Pyraminx M is accomplished. The magnets strength of 2 inner layers feel around the same which is similar to the bell v1, with the tips on a weaker side.

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

I would totally buy a Master Pyraminx with stronger/better magnets.

The QiYi Master Pyraminx M is accomplished. The magnets strength of 2 inner layers feel around the same which is similar to the bell v1, with the tips on a weaker side.

@siwoo I can let u have it for $22

 

[Fukuoka Kengo James]

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
- QiYi Master Pyraminx

Working in progress:
- 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

I’m looking to sell some of my custom magnetised puzzles, including:
- ShengShou Phoenix Megaminx M
- ShengShou 5x5 Jing Pyraminx M
- YiSheng 3x3x4 M
- ShengShou 6x6 Jing Pyraminx M
- ShengShou Crazy Magic Tower M
If you are interested in any of my custom magnetised puzzles, please let me know.

Please let me know if you’re interested.