JoshJumble
Member
What exactly does it mean when a cube "dies" or "wears out"? I heard this usually happens to 3x3s after 2-3 years of regular use, but I'm not sure exactly what happens to a cube that is "dying".
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JoshJumble
Member
Also how do you tell if a cube is dead?
AlphaSheep
Veteran
The WR average this weekend reminded me of this question. Look at the timer start on that last solve. It's reassuring to know that the pros get nervous too.
Beckett
Member
How can I work out a mirror alg? I'm learning to solve the mirror cube but the tutorial I'm using doesn't give mirror algs (no pun intended!)
Turn n' burn
Regular
All the 3x3 algs are the same for mirror blocks. It's just a matter of recognition.
Roman
Veteran
I know I'm kind of carping here, but still, I hate when WCA rules are being broken even in small things.
Does this regulation forbid wearing electronic watch on the wrist while solving? If so, I know a lot of people wearing these kind of watches and don't put them off before doing official solves. Should we just ban them all?
And if wearing electronic watch is not prohibited, then how about smart watches? Are they allowed too?
Thanks.
Does this regulation forbid wearing electronic watch on the wrist while solving? If so, I know a lot of people wearing these kind of watches and don't put them off before doing official solves. Should we just ban them all?
And if wearing electronic watch is not prohibited, then how about smart watches? Are they allowed too?
Thanks.
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Daniel Lin
Guest
Yup! definitely. When I did 6 official 3BLD attempts, only one of them was a success. That was definitely from nervousness
But I seem to do better at 3x3 and 4x4 at comps even though i don't practice them as much. I remember my first 3x3 average was sub 16 when I averaged around 18
AlphaSheep
Veteran
I interpret that regulation to forbid using an electronic watch (i.e. looking at its display), but just wearing one and not making use of it is fine.
The smart watch question is more important because smart watches are capable of so much more. I know it has been raised but I don't think it has been properly addressed yet.
https://github.com/cubing/wca-regulations/issues/232
TDM
Legend
Yes, but this will require you to solve the cube in less than 60 moves on average - this could be difficult with CFOP if you're averaging ~30. You'll need to know full PLL and close to full OLL.
TDM
Legend
Turn slowly and look ahead. It sounds counterintuitive to turn slowly, but if you don't pause then your times will be faster than before. You might have to start out turning really slowly, but that's fine - just don't pause. Gradually you'll find yourself able to turn faster and faster while still being able to consistently look ahead.
RennuR
Regular
Hey really really weird question.
Does anyone here have a png of feliks zemdegs face?
Thanks in advance lol
Does anyone here have a png of feliks zemdegs face?
Thanks in advance lol
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Daniel Lin
Guest
lol are you trying to make a meme?
RennuR
Regular
JustinTimeCuber
Legend
RennuR
Regular
Its okay, I got it. Did you like my meme though, I actually worked on that one a while, wanted it to be purfect
Roman
Veteran
What does SiGN stay for in timers / scrambling programs? Didn't found it on FAQs or cubing dictionaries
