The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[da25centz]

When doing PLL do you do the algorithm and then orient the top layer so the cube is solved or do you orient the top layer first so when you preform the algoritm the final result is a solved cube? just wondering becuase i learn all my PLL algoritms and started to try to use them while speedsolving and relaized i do not know which method above to use? or does it matter? thanks

personal preference, but it depends on the alg. For any alg that ends in U, U' or U2, I wont bother to AUF before the PLL because its easier to do afterwards. However, some algs like T, F, etc, don't end in U so it doesn't matter whether you do it before or after.

 

[Cubenovice]

The OP is talking about AUF, not OLL

AUF first enables you to PLL-throw your cube...

 

[Deluchie]

Is there a 4x4 parity alg for solving two edge parities at once? For an example: If edges A, B, C and D aren't solved and they are configured like AC, CA, BD and DB how do you solve them all at once instead of grouping A and C then B and D.

Bump!

 

[da25centz]

The OP is talking about AUF, not OLL

AUF first enables you to PLL-throw your cube...

wasn't my response in relation to AUF before and after PLL?

 

[Raiz]

Wich method would you guys recommend for the 2X2: ortega or guimond?

 

[da25centz]

Wich method would you guys recommend for the 2X2: ortega or guimond?

ortega first, then guimond. oretga is less algs and easier, and used in guimond

 

[aaronb]

I have an Ultimate Lubix Guhong, and when turning it into an Ultimate, I guess they completely disassemble the cube including the, washers, screws, etc. Although on Lubixcube.com, the video showing how to lube your cube, he only takes off the edges and corners, and lubes where the core the center pieces meet, and then on one edge. I was wondering, how often, if at all, should you completely disassemble it to completely it to lube it?

 

[da25centz]

I have an Ultimate Lubix Guhong, and when turning it into an Ultimate, I guess they completely disassemble the cube including the, washers, screws, etc. Although on Lubixcube.com, the video showing how to lube your cube, he only takes off the edges and corners, and lubes where the core the center pieces meet, and then on one edge. I was wondering, how often, if at all, should you completely disassemble it to completely it to lube it?

I usually clean out my cubes every 3 months-ish

whenever they feel gunky or slow

 

[HavoCentral]

I've recently started trying to find semi 2gen algs for my 3gen F2L cases, where the edge is inserted flipped already. Ive been working with double layer turns along with single layer, to no avail. Anyone know a site with what I need?

 

[HelpCube]

I've recently started trying to find semi 2gen algs for my 3gen F2L cases, where the edge is inserted flipped already. Ive been working with double layer turns along with single layer, to no avail. Anyone know a site with what I need?

http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/F2L
^^ That should help if you havent seen it yet.

 

[uberCuber]

I've recently started trying to find semi 2gen algs for my 3gen F2L cases, where the edge is inserted flipped already. Ive been working with double layer turns along with single layer, to no avail. Anyone know a site with what I need?

What's wrong with just doing a quick sledgehammer of some kind and then happily continuing with your <R,U>?

 

[Raiz]

how can i reassemble my zanchi? i got it to these awesome tensions but the last two corners and the edge wont go in because of the T piece.

 

[EricReese]

The corners should go in fine, then use your hands and spread apart the corners, and then place the edge in, if you can not get it by yourself, have someone else hold the corners apart while you putt the edge in

 

[Hodari]

The corners should go in fine, then use your hands and spread apart the corners, and then place the edge in, if you can not get it by yourself, have someone else hold the corners apart while you putt the edge in

Or if it's still too hard to putt, you can try using the sand wedge method...

 

[MrIndianTeen]

how can i reassemble my zanchi? i got it to these awesome tensions but the last two corners and the edge wont go in because of the T piece.

Also try twisting the edge while you out it in.

 

[CubeCraze]

Are there any mods for the alpha v-f?

 

[ilikecubing]

My lunhui is good and it hardly pops,but when it pops....the edge piece takes along the side corners with it,how to stop this? What to do?

 

[da25centz]

My lunhui is good and it hardly pops,but when it pops....the edge piece takes along the side corners with it,how to stop this? What to do?

that will always happen because the anchors or torpedoes that hold the edge in hold it in by being stuck under the corners. So for the edge to come out, either the torpedo has to come off or the corner has to come out. If youre asking how to stop popping, tighten your cube.

 

[Raiz]

when you first take a dayan cube out of the box, are the tensions loose?

 

[ilikecubing]

that will always happen because the anchors or torpedoes that hold the edge in hold it in by being stuck under the corners. So for the edge to come out, either the torpedo has to come off or the corner has to come out. If youre asking how to stop popping, tighten your cube.

Okay thanks