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[MarcelP]

Hehe. I'm kind of glad that I switched to CN when I was around 40 seconds but I find one small downside...

If I butcher an MU alg during PLL, I usually complete the solve using L6E but if I don't have white or yellow on top, I find it tricky. I use white/yellow top/bottom for methods with edge orientation steps, including Roux and other corners first methods.

Only downside I have is OLL recognition when white is on top on white cubes. Other than that I have no problems at all. I recently did an Ao50 none white/yellow. I got a low 20.xx average.

EDIT, all my untimed 3X3 solves are none white/yellow.. this trains me in harder crosses on other colors.

 

[mark49152]

Anyone having trouble with their AoChuang popping? Mine does it every 3-4 solves now, but I don't really want to tighten it because I like the feel.

I had a cool pop/lock last night where I somehow ended up with 10 centres on one side and 8 on another.

And another thing, after using the AoChuang for a while then switching to 4x4 I find myself wanting a mini AoSu! It should be smaller than the AoChuang!

 

[MarcelP]

Anyone having trouble with their AoChuang popping?

No, I have not had a single pop. But my turning is so slow that it will not pop easy. Mine is tight and slow..
Is it easy to put back together? I throw away cubes when they have popped and are hard to put back together.

And another thing, after using the AoChuang for a while then switching to 4x4 I find myself wanting a mini AoSu! It should be smaller than the AoChuang!

Yes, the Aosu feels huge when doing 5X5 for a while huh? But still I like the size just the way it is..

 

[mark49152]

Is it easy to put back together? I throw away cubes when they have popped and are hard to put back together.

So far yes, I've just shoved the pieces back in no problem.

Mine needs a service though - tension and lube - before it becomes unusable. I've only done about 100 solves on it.

 

[MarcelP]

So far yes, I've just shoved the pieces back in no problem.

Ok, maybe I will experiment with tensions then. I could be a lot looser I think. I have done way more than 100 solves I think.

 

[mark49152]

Ok, maybe I will experiment with tensions then. I could be a lot looser I think. I have done way more than 100 solves I think.

Have you adjusted it before?

 

[MarcelP]

Have you adjusted it before?

No, out of the box tensions.

 

[mark49152]

No, out of the box tensions.

Just curious, because mine was perfect out of the box. I wouldn't call it tight, and it's got looser.

 

[Rocky0701]

Hey, I would like to let you guys know that the Moyu 6x6 is now up for pre-order on thecubicle.us for $40.00!

 

[MarcelP]

I never do 6X6 Takes just too long..

 

[mark49152]

I never do 6X6 Takes just too long..

Same here. I've solved mine maybe 3-4 times. I don't feel like 6x6 really adds enough new over 4x4 and 5x5. If the AoShi comes down in price I might get one to see if it sparks my interest like the AoChuang did for 5x5.

 

[MarcelP]

Yeah me too. When the price drops I might buy one.

 

[MarcelP]

This evenings 5X5 results

Spoiler

5x5x5 cube 19-okt-2014

Mean: 4:59.31
Average: 4:58.73
Best time: 4:18.12
Median: 4:56.07
Worst time: 5:50.94
Standard deviation: 23.94

Best average of 5: 4:42.92
12-16 - 4:42.76 (5:50.94) (4:18.12) 4:58.47 4:27.54

Best average of 12: 4:49.88
9-20 - 4:42.62 4:33.51 5:26.95 4:42.76 (5:50.94) (4:18.12) 4:58.47 4:27.54 4:54.87 4:56.54 4:39.91 4:55.60

 

[Rocky0701]

This evenings 5X5 results

Spoiler

5x5x5 cube 19-okt-2014

Mean: 4:59.31
Average: 4:58.73
Best time: 4:18.12
Median: 4:56.07
Worst time: 5:50.94
Standard deviation: 23.94

Best average of 5: 4:42.92
12-16 - 4:42.76 (5:50.94) (4:18.12) 4:58.47 4:27.54

Best average of 12: 4:49.88
9-20 - 4:42.62 4:33.51 5:26.95 4:42.76 (5:50.94) (4:18.12) 4:58.47 4:27.54 4:54.87 4:56.54 4:39.91 4:55.60

Yeah, I understand. I haven't ever done 6x6 because I was waiting for the Moyu one to come out before I bought one, so I am pumped! Good job Marcel! Man, you must really be doing a lot of 5x5 this morning. I wish I could have enough motivation to crank out 5x5 solves for 2 1/2 hours.

 

[MarcelP]

...to crank out 5x5 solves for 2 1/2 hours.

LOL yeah.. after no cubing whole weekend (playing with my kids, walk in forrest, in swimming pool etc..) I really felt te need to catch up..

 

[Rocky0701]

My dog is a pitbull too! Isn't it a shame that many people hate pitbulls because of their reputation for fighting? I think that if they are raised right, they are awesome dogs. I was off from school Thursday and Friday so I have broken so many PBs haha. All 3x3 except ao5, 4x4 ao5 and 12, 5x5 single ao5 12 and 50. Oh single, ao5 and 12. Lol, today has been a good cubing weekend

 

[MarcelP]

My dog is the best. She is great with my kids. Very sweet natured. Enthousiastic like a true pit, nany dog as for watching out over my youngest kid. Most pitbull do not socialize very well with other dogs. My dog does not even react when attacked by aggressive dog. She knows she can over power most dogs but chooses to ignore and avoid.

 

[Rocky0701]

Aww that is pretty much exactly how my dog is, except he is such a big wimp. Here is what he is doing right now

 

[MarcelP]

Aww that is pretty much exactly how my dog is, except he is such a big wimp. Here is what he is doing right now

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Edit, it does in my quote of your post Lovely dog. I see it is a mix

 

[Rocky0701]

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Edit, it does in my quote of your post

Ok, it should now. Sorry.