Proposed notation for pyraminx rotations

[DavidWoner]

So currently there is no standardized system for rotations on pyraminx. This is kind of a problem for communicating solutions to other people. Not anymore!

This notation system is very simple, it consists only of (r)(l)(u)(b) and their inverses. An (r) turn is simply a rotation in the direction of a regular R turn, which can also be expressed as R Lw'. In case further clarification is needed:

When an (l') rotation is performed:
All L moves remain as L moves.
All R moves become U moves.
All U moves become B moves.
All B moves become R moves.

Got it? I think if this system can be agreed upon it should make things a lot easier. This also gives pyrasim a basis for rotations as well, since I know that not having rotations is a problem with the current version.

 

[piemaster]

I decline your proposal! ehehehe...

 

[anythingtwisty]

I like this system, seems easy enough to use.

 

[mcciff2112]

I agree with anythingtwisty. Simple and practical.

 

[fundash]

good, but this conflicts with the system of turning the corners (at least on CCT) Is this only on notation for CCT, or am a correct?

if i'm right, there would have to be another system for corners still...

 

[mcciff2112]

good, but this conflicts with the system of turning the corners (at least on CCT) Is this only on notation for CCT, or am a correct?

Uh, corners are shown with a lowercase letter. Rotations would be shown with a lowercase letter in parentheses.

u' = Up corner turned counterclockwise.
(u') = Puzzle rotated as if doing a U' with the whole puzzle.

David, is that correct?

 

[DavidWoner]

good, but this conflicts with the system of turning the corners (at least on CCT) Is this only on notation for CCT, or am a correct?

Uh, corners are shown with a lowercase letter. Rotations would be shown with a lowercase letter in parentheses.

u' = Up corner turned counterclockwise.
(u') = Puzzle rotated as if doing a U' with the whole puzzle.

David, is that correct?

Yes you are correct.

 

[fundash]

ok, thanks, this is a great system, I like it

 

[Erik]

Umm ok but why do we need rotations for pyraminx anyway?

 

[MichaelErskine]

Umm ok but why do we need rotations for pyraminx anyway?

Same could be asked for notations used for any other puzzle -- for the pyraminx it's not needed for official scrambles (as it isn't for most puzzles) but it can help standardise descriptions of how algorithms are actually performed.