[Help Thread] Puzzle Setup / Tension Discussion

[Timona]

Is spamming TPS just practicing individual cases a lot?

Exactly. Also work on recognition too

 

[baseballjello67]

The MGC Elite 2x2 does not need setup. It is insane ootb. The Dayan 5x5 however, needs some maintenance.

 

[Eli Apperson]

The MGC Elite 2x2 does not need setup. It is insane ootb.

For you maybe, not everyone.

 

[baseballjello67]

For you maybe, not everyone.

For most people. I am pretty average. And it works pretty well for nearly everyone I know.

 

[Eli Apperson]

For most people. I am pretty average. And it works pretty well for nearly everyone I know.

Fair enough. But still, setting the cube up will definitely help. Why would you suggest not setting it up? That doesn't make any sense.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

The MGC Elite 2x2 does not need setup. It is insane ootb. The Dayan 5x5 however, needs some maintenance.

I definitely need to do some work on it ootb. Loosened it a bit first, which helped for sure. Needs lube of some kind too in my opinion.

The MGC is naturally a very very stable cube, and for me I've found I can't get good results on it because of that. With that said, loosening the tensions, as well as lubing the core will help quite a bit.

What type of lube would you recommend?

 

[unirox13]

I got my MGC 2 about a year ago. It came prelubed and compared to my old stickered 2x2 it just felt sticky. I completely disassembled it and washed it out really good. While putting it back together I added just a few drops of some water based speed lube I had to the core and pieces. Afterwards I spent probably a week on and off fiddling with the tensions. I've never been able to get it to feel just right. It's a very solid cube, for sure but might not be my style. It's more a collection piece for me, I don't really focus on speed solving or 2x2.

So, I'd say add a few drops of lube and then just fiddle with the tensions. Maybe you'll find a sweet spot that works for you.

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

I got my MGC 2 about a year ago. It came prelubed and compared to my old stickered 2x2 it just felt sticky. I completely disassembled it and washed it out really good. While putting it back together I added just a few drops of some water based speed lube I had to the core and pieces. Afterwards I spent probably a week on and off fiddling with the tensions. I've never been able to get it to feel just right. It's a very solid cube, for sure but might not be my style. It's more a collection piece for me, I don't really focus on speed solving or 2x2.

So, I'd say add a few drops of lube and then just fiddle with the tensions. Maybe you'll find a sweet spot that works for you.

I just lubed the core (**center pieces, not actual core) with some DNM. It seems to help with the flexibility, but I find it catching still a bit. Could also very well be my turning style—I tend to be a bit more aggressive.

 

[OreKehStrah]

I just lubed the core with some DNM. It seems to help with the flexibility, but I find it catching still a bit. Could also very well be my turning style—I tend to be a bit more aggressive.

By core , I really hope you mean the tracks and pieces and not the actual screws and springs, as DNM is water-based.

 

[Garf]

By core , I really hope you mean the tracks and pieces and not the actual screws and springs, as DNM is water-based.

Yeah, that would be bad. You would want to use something like weight 5 or Max Command in there. There is also Lubicle Black.

 

[baseballjello67]

What type of lube would you recommend?

Mystic / Weight 5

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

By core , I really hope you mean the tracks and pieces and not the actual screws and springs, as DNM is water-based.

Oh I mean the internal pieces, not the actual core haha. My bad.

I just got some mystic actually! Perfect chance to try

 

[CornerTwisted]

I’ve just purchased an MGC Elite 2x2 along with the new DaYan 5x5. Both seem to be very good puzzles, but definitely need setup. I’ve never been too experienced in proper NxN setup, so I‘d really like some advice for what I could do to these cubes. The MGC is locking up a bit too much for me right now, and the DaYan is just a bit too slow. I put Cubicle speedy in it, which helped a bit—it feels like it may need loosening as well.

I also got my hands on a Steven’s Little Magic pyraminx. Out of the box I’m having some issues, but I’m hoping that proper breaking in will speed it up a little.

Litterally loosen the qiyi by 5 full turns and it will be better than any GAN. Trust me from experience

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

Litterally loosen the qiyi by 5 full turns and it will be better than any GAN. Trust me from experience

I do really like the Qiyi, and the price is incredible. I've just had too many issues with lockups to keep it as a main unfortunately. I do not plan to buy a GAN, though. I find a lot of them pretty overpriced and not always meeting expectations.

 

[Luke Solves Cubes]

I do really like the Qiyi, and the price is incredible. I've just had too many issues with lockups to keep it as a main unfortunately. I do not plan to buy a GAN, though. I find a lot of them pretty overpriced and not always meeting expectations.

Litterally loosen the qiyi by 5 full turns and it will be better than any GAN. Trust me from experience

What QiYi?

 

[gsingh]

What QiYi?

was gonna ask the same question

 

[Clock_Enthusiast]

What QiYi?

I just have the base model, the QiYi M.

 

[Nexor]

I am thinking about getting the Weilong GTS3 but I don't know what a good setup could be. I like a strong magnetic feel while it being smooth and fast. Any help?

 

[Luke Solves Cubes]

I just have the base model, the QiYi M.

What QiYi Cube tho

 

[baseballjello67]

What QiYi Cube tho

I think the Qiyi MS.