The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Kattenvriendin]

Center/center=16.5cm on my stackmat timer
C/c=15.8cm on my Lightake stackmat mat, so I have to stretch it a bit to make it fit. Eventually I will make the holes bigger for a better fit.

Thanks!

Mouse mat it's going to be

 

[WhipeeDip]

Lost washers for ZhanChi, effect and where can I buy extra washers?

I took apart my ZhanChi to lube and wash it... And lost my washers. :fp
anyway, will my ZhanChi be fine without them? Half the people say it's bad, and the other half say it's good. I can't try for myself as my cube is drying from a wash.
Also, where can I buy extra washers?

Also: If all the lack of washers do is damage your cube in the long run, I'll be fine with it as I'll be buying the Dayan 6 a month or so after it's out (to check the reviews and make sure it's a good cube)

 

[HelpCube]

I took apart my ZhanChi to lube and wash it... And lost my washers. :fp
anyway, will my ZhanChi be fine without them? Half the people say it's bad, and the other half say it's good. I can't try for myself as my cube is drying from a wash.
Also, where can I buy extra washers?

Also: If all the lack of washers do is damage your cube in the long run, I'll be fine with it as I'll be buying the Dayan 6 a month or so after it's out (to check the reviews and make sure it's a good cube)

I can't answer your question as to where to buy extra washers, but I can tell you that it won't damage your cube in the long run. Mines been without washers for over a year, and it's better than ever.

 

[Zarxrax]

For various 2x2 methods that end with PBL, its useful to memorize how algorithms affect permutation of the pieces. Is there any good method for memorizing this type of information?

 

[angham]

For various 2x2 methods that end with PBL, its useful to memorize how algorithms affect permutation of the pieces. Is there any good method for memorizing this type of information?

It's totally possible for ortega. There are 6 cases for each orientation, and if you do the same alg for all 6, one will solve the layer, one will give a diagonal swap, and 4 will give an adjacent swap. You can use a set of clls to learn this eg this, just by learning the colours and which permutations they will give, not the actual algs. Idk about other PBL ending methods though

 

[Zarxrax]

It's totally possible for ortega. There are 6 cases for each orientation, and if you do the same alg for all 6, one will solve the layer, one will give a diagonal swap, and 4 will give an adjacent swap. You can use a set of clls to learn this eg this, just by learning the colours and which permutations they will give, not the actual algs. Idk about other PBL ending methods though

Yea but I'm asking if there is a good memorization method for remembering the permutations that those algs give. Something more comprehensive than just "remember where the pieces go". Maybe there is some kind of strategy that is used in BLD memo that could help here (i've never done BLD so I don't know)

 

[rubixwiz031]

Where can I buy a zhanchi silk and how much does it cost?

 

[PandaCuber]

Where can I buy a zhanchi silk and how much does it cost?

Discontinued.
Only way you can get it is from someone else.

 

[Noahaha]

Where can I buy a zhanchi silk and how much does it cost?

I would consider trading you mine at Princeton, but I would need a good offer, as in a very cool puzzle that I don't have (and I know you have lots of those).

 

[Solve]

What are the pros and cons of pillowed and flat cubes, and which do you feel is better for speedsolving?

 

[Muesli]

What are the pros and cons of pillowed and flat cubes, and which do you feel is better for speedsolving?

In my opinion cubic > pillowed. They're easier to line up with higher order cubes and you get more leverage on the edges on smaller cubes.

 

[rubixwiz031]

I would consider trading you mine at Princeton, but I would need a good offer, as in a very cool puzzle that I don't have (and I know you have lots of those).

Well, I'm actually selling mine here http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?38627-Sellin-trading-dem-cubes-real-cheap and just wanted to know a good starting price

 

[ben1996123]

What are the pros and cons of pillowed and flat cubes, and which do you feel is better for speedsolving?

Pillowed: I find them harder to hold and harder to turn faster. Also not allowed in competition
Cubic: easier to hold and turn fast, allowed in competition.

get cubic stuff.

 

[IllusiveSpectre]

Hey!

I have recently started learning 4LLL. Is it recommended to get a better cube at this stage My unlubed cube is a Rubik's Cube (storebought). It's awesome!

My average is between 00:50 and 01:10 (The pure LBL method).

 

[Solve]

In my opinion cubic > pillowed. They're easier to line up with higher order cubes and you get more leverage on the edges on smaller cubes.

Pillowed: I find them harder to hold and harder to turn faster. Also not allowed in competition
Cubic: easier to hold and turn fast, allowed in competition.

get cubic stuff.

Thanks guys.

 

[Michael Womack]

Where can I get a spare battery for my Dremel I have the 7700 model one? Also the best place to get the Dremel bits?

 

[ben1996123]

Where can I get a spare battery for my Dremel I have the 7700 model one? Also the best place to get the Dremel bits?

what battery dose it use? search the internet for those batterys or go to a shop somewhere and get one. I don't know where to get the dremel bits.

 

[Michael Womack]

what battery dose it use? search the internet for those batterys or go to a shop somewhere and get one. I don't know where to get the dremel bits.

The battery is a 7.2v rechargeable one.

 

[ben1996123]

The battery is a 7.2v rechargeable one.

search the internet for one of those.

 

[Michael Womack]

search the internet for one of those.

ok thanks