Puzzle Mod / Modding thread

[BeltedYapper]

Rubiks Cube mod?

Hello, this is my first post, and it will require an answer. I havent purchased any puzzles from the internet, nor have made a mod. I do want to make a modification to my rubik's cube, yep, just a standard rubik's cube. My idea is to sand down the inside edges to round them along with inner corners, just like on the rubik's cube wooden puzzle! But I want to know from other people if this is safe for their rubik's cube or not. Post a video or message me.

 

[Logan]

Yes. It should be fine as long as you don't over do it. Start small and just smooth the edges and parts you want. See how the cube moves. Sand a little more. See how it feels. Rinse and repeat. Check some youtube videos on modding, and maybe look at some previous threads in the modding section. Try not to just dive into it. Learn a little more about modding before you try it.

 

[OMGitsSolved]

Many people do this. It's not new so I would say it's safe.

 

[satellitedanny]

Just from experience, if you want the cube to feel looser, just sand down the centre pieces and see how you like it. If you don't want the cube to lock up, round the edges on the centre pieces as well as in the corner pieces (Like the Alpha 5th gen mod) I have done this and my Storebought is awesome! If you sand the actual pieces instead of the centre pieces, you will make it too loose (You won't feel a difference, but when you shake it, it's gonna rattle). Doing the edges on the centres and corners as well as the edges on the centre piece is more efficient compared to sanding down all the pieces.

 

[MrIndianTeen]

I have a LingYun, and accidentally ordered another one, anything I can mod on one?
Also, what effect does taking the torpedoes out of a LunHui with the Ultimate mod (lubed and 48) have?
What effect will it have if I put it in a GuHong (with izovire's mod, ultimate lubed, c4y core, springs), apart from the obvious being impossible to pop?

Thanks

I hear that without the torpedo's on a lunhui it pops like CRAZY.

 

[MrIndianTeen]

When you're finished post your results in this thread.


Oh and this mod should work. I remember seeing a youtube video of a guy noticing GREAT results after doing it to his storebought. So saying, he did it to his F2 but the results weren't as good.

 

[dabest2500]

I hear that without the torpedo's on a lunhui it pops like CRAZY.

Ah damn.
That's an incredible shame, looks like I'll have to buy another LunHui just for the torpedoes.

 

[ella_3x3]

Does anyone know a mod for a ghost hand one or two?

 

[BeltedYapper]

Gonna get my hands on some sand paper and see how I do!

 

[CubeCraze]

I made my rubik's edges look like f II edges and it made the overal perfromance of the cube good.

 

[Me]

Easiest way to sand down a 3x3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTDblHV-NMU

 

[Deleted member 12389]

I made my rubik's edges look like f II edges and it made the overal perfromance of the cube good.

Just be sure not to sand down too much.

 

[gundamslicer]

Does anyone know a mod for a ghost hand one or two?

Gh 2: round center pieces. The sharp sides

 

[kprox1994]

Any mods for a gh1?

 

[AgentKuo]

How to mod a cube, and where to start?

So I've seen a lot of cube mods on YouTube, and I was wondering how to actually mod a cube. And what a good mod to start with is.

I have a lot of ideas for mods, but I just have no idea how to start.

I don't know how to use any 3D modeling programs, so I'm not really in the mindset of 3d printing them.

 

[asportking]

3d printing's for totally new puzzles, with different cores and axis and everything. If you have a good idea for a mod, the first thing you should probably do is disassemble whatever cube you want to mod, and really think about whether the mechanism will work with the mod. After that, there's not much instruction I can give you. Use plastic sheeting for extending parts, and Milliput or something like that to fill hollow areas that you get when sanding down pieces (unless you can cover it with plastic sheeting).

 

[SketchCuber]

Custom Cubes

Not sure if this is the right forum but anyway, I want to start modding my own cubes and I was wondering 1) how to do it, 2) where to start?) I was thinking of doing something like a 2x2x3, but I have no idea where to start. Help plz.

 

[o2gulo]

About to buy a ShengShou 4x4 v4. I heard it's bad unless you mod it or something. Any mods? I heard about the "Konsta + Florian" mod for this one, but I couldn't get any good links about it. Thanks a lot

 

[cowabunga]

About to buy a ShengShou 4x4 v4. I heard it's bad unless you mod it or something. Any mods? I heard about the "Konsta + Florian" mod for this one, but I couldn't get any good links about it. Thanks a lot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5TeqKqU8wk
I used this video.
Im about 70% done and I sanded a little more off than the guy in the video.

 

[PeelingStickers]

I did the 4x4 mods onto my v2 and it works excellent, in fact I may not have taken enough off the konsta, don't be afraid to take off a lot of plastic. It will greatly improve the cube (same for the SS5)