Tempest 3V1 Development Thread (2016 Model leaked)

[One Wheel]

We are planning on 55.5, but maybe a 58mm version could be put int consideration, like a standard version and a macro version

I'm not in the habit of buying a lot of 3x3s, I prefer to save my money for bigger puzzles, but if you made a legit 58mm speedcube I would definitely buy it.

 

[Sion]

I'm not in the habit of buying a lot of 3x3s, I prefer to save my money for bigger puzzles, but if you made a legit 58mm speedcube I would definitely buy it.

I'll definitely consider a 58mm version of the tempest because you do have a point. I'll bring it to abo

 

[Sion]

Just a curious thought: has there been any mention of this project outside of the forums?

 

[Sion]

Everyone... Begin the hype train max throttle

 

[Dash Lambda]

Looks quite unstable and a bit locky, but great for a 3d-printed cube.
Can't wait to see an injection-moulded prototype X3

EDIT: Actually, no, not locky... Just catchy... That's actually rather impressive~

 

[Sion]

Looks quite unstable and a bit locky, but great for a 3d-printed cube.
Can't wait to see an injection-moulded prototype X3

EDIT: Actually, no, not locky... Just catchy... That's actually rather impressive~

It wasn't too well tensioned when we made this video, and Andrew has yet to tighten it, although, the secert to breaking in 3d printed cubes is something we like to call "Cubicle Weight Five"

Also, andrew is going to put in maru soft springs, instead of the weisu soft seen in this video

 

[AlexMaass]

Yeah, doesn't look too good, hopefully this can be improved, looks cool.
Maybe the catching is from the 3d printing quality?

 

[Sion]

Yeah, doesn't look too good, hopefully this can be improved, looks cool.
Maybe the catching is from the 3d printing quality?

Yeah, the corner base isn't too perfect because of the software limitations. Andrew also said it catches less with maru soft springs.

Currently, it can do one peice reverse with virtually no effort at all (feels like a normal turn rather than a cut) and standard is 45, albeit a bit loose because of the corner base.

I will be able to report on this cube soon.

 

[AlexMaass]

Yeah, the corner base isn't too perfect because of the software limitations. Andrew also said it catches less with maru soft springs.

Currently, it can do one peice reverse with virtually no effort at all (feels like a normal turn rather than a cut) and standard is 45, albeit a bit loose because of the corner base.

I will be able to report on this cube soon.

ooo video of that?

 

[Sion]

ooo video of that?

Maybe when Abo sends me the copy of our designs I can show you

Honestly, if it wasn't for Abo, these would just be my own mere idea on paper. Thanks abo for making this entire thing possible!

 

[aybuck37]

Maybe when Abo sends me the copy of our designs I can show you

Cool! I've never seen a 3d printed cubes before

 

[Sion]

Looks quite unstable and a bit locky, but great for a 3d-printed cube.
Can't wait to see an injection-moulded prototype X3

EDIT: Actually, no, not locky... Just catchy... That's actually rather impressive~

We all hope we could get an Injection mold prototype.

Andrew and I are thinking of a stickerless cap design, focusing on a sort'of new technology called "deep-cut caps," much like caps on pyraminx center peices, particularly on the corners, and possibly even on the edges.

 

[Abo]

So yea, this is the stickered prototype, it has some slight catches from imperfections in the model itself (mainly corner/edge base connection not being perfect) plus I'm not that great of a cuber by any means, switching out the springs from weisu soft to maru reduced them.

Sion will have this version on Friday so he can provide his own feedback then, and the 3D printed aspect of it has been reduced by chemically smoothing the plastic, so it isn't too scratchy, but it is a little unstable/floppy at the moment

 

[TheChaiCuber]

awesome

 

[willi pilz]

making your own 3x3 must be so cool. I like it.

 

[Sion]

making your own 3x3 must be so cool. I like it.

Yeah. It really is. you learn why the best of the best work and how speedcubes have evolved into those on todays market. You just need to have an idea, a little creativity, and a person who could help you make it a reality, and you have your very own cube design.

 

[biscuit]

Looks exactly as i imagined from the designs. A little floppy. I'm sure much of that comes from the 3d printing though.

In regards to your questions about the project outside the form, I think it got mentioned on the Delsone podcast. Or maybe it was another podcast.

 

[wir3sandfir3s]

I'm gonna be first to buy just sayin

 

[Sion]

I posted a poll on if I should do a video unboxing of the Tempest Prototype I'm general cubing. Check it out!

 

[Loiloiloi]

That's awesome that this is going steady. Well done man