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[Username]

How do i Find a scramble, or generate solutions in Cube explorer 5.00?

Also how do i change the color scheme in Cube Explorer? When I open it, it automatically opens blue top red front

 

[kunparekh18]

Is 32 seconds a good time to move on to full PLL from 2-Look? Or should I wait until I reach sub-30? When did you guys move on to full PLL?

 

[sneaklyfox]

Is 32 seconds a good time to move on to full PLL from 2-Look? Or should I wait until I reach sub-30? When did you guys move on to full PLL?

Anytime you want. Full PLL is not that bad. Full OLL is harder because more cases. I started off learning full PLL right from the start, but that's me.

 

[ben1996123]

1. How many center caps may pop before it is a +2 and DNF?
2. I can't solve OH, but want to learn, may I do in a comp OH with a 50 millimeter cube and which cube do you recommend: 42-, 50-, 55-, or normal 57 millimeter?

I use 55, you can use any size you want in competion.

How do i Find a scramble, or generate solutions in Cube explorer 5.00?

enter the cube state and click solve.

Also how do i change the color scheme in Cube Explorer? When I open it, it automatically opens blue top red front

click on the button that lets you change colours.

how are you not able to figure these things out yourself?

Is 32 seconds a good time to move on to full PLL from 2-Look? Or should I wait until I reach sub-30? When did you guys move on to full PLL?

whenever you want, I knew full PLL when I averaged 50 seconds (and I still dont know full OLL L.O.L.!).

 

[Hermanio]

How do you usually recognize the E perm when solving? I understand you have to switch 4 corners but lately I have found it troublesome to execute the alg fast because if I miss by a U turn in the beginning I will end up with the H perm but looking for the right pieces manually takes time. Thanks in advance!

 

[omer]

How do you usually recognize the E perm when solving? I understand you have to switch 4 corners but lately I have found it troublesome to execute the alg fast because if I miss by a U turn in the beginning I will end up with the H perm but looking for the right pieces manually takes time. Thanks in advance!

I turn the U layer so that the edges match their center pieces, the alg I have is done after a z rotation so I do a z rotation, then I look at the FRU sticker and at the UF sticker, if their colors are opposite I perform the algorithm, if they are the same color I do a quick x' rotation and then do the algorithm.
My algorithm is kinda long but pretty fast and easy to remember:
prepare the cube as explained above and do U2 R2 F (R U R' U')x3 F' R2 U2.

As far as I know there is no easy way to recognize this PLL, but I'm not sure about that.

 

[Hermanio]

I turn the U layer so that the edges match their center pieces, the alg I have is done after a z rotation so I do a z rotation, then I look at the FRU sticker and at the UF sticker, if their colors are opposite I perform the algorithm, if they are the same color I do a quick x' rotation and then do the algorithm.
My algorithm is kinda long but pretty fast and easy to remember:
prepare the cube as explained above and do U2 R2 F (R U R' U')x3 F' R2 U2.

As far as I know there is no easy way to recognize this PLL, but I'm not sure about that.

Thanks for your explanation! I love the algorithm, I may as well start using it if it fits me better than the current one. I'll try to keep your recommendations in mind.

 

[Smiles]

how i recognize E perm for the regular alg is the front corner (left or right) must match the edge on that side (left or right).
so like if the FRU sticker is red, the RU edge must be red also. if they don't match (red w/ orange instead) then i do a U turn and start.

 

[xAnon]

Defect probably.
Happened to me once:

Took the battery out and put it in again. That fixed it.

I already replaced the battery with the replacement battery from the package still the same result also tried resting it for 15 minutes and reinsert the battery afterwards still the same result ? so it is already a defect for me?

 

[ShadowCuber]

How and what would you rate me with these times:7:38.48
3x3(10weeks(full pll 2ll oll))pb-25.98, Ao5 28.83
4x4(bout2-3weeks)pb2:38.6, Ao 3:09.52
5x5(Today)pb-9:03
MegaMinx(2daysago)- 7:38.48

I Have been able to solve all these puzzles for a bout 5 years now besides megaminx, and I've taken speeding cubing as a hobby please rate me on my progress or something

 

[Poke2000]

3x3 cll?

2x2 CLL cannot be done on the 3x3 because it messes up the edges. Is it possible to add a few moves, so that it could work? I've tried searching this up in google but I couldn't find a good answer. Thanks.

 

[Sebastien]

look or "COLL".

 

[Poke2000]

I don't want to learn, like, 40 new, long algs.

 

[cowabunga]

I don't want to learn, like, 40 new, long algs.

Then don't.

 

[ben1996123]

yeah some of them can be easily changed. I use some for C(O)LL and just find extra M slices to insert to orient edges as well or something.

 

[Kirjava]

ben knows what's up.

you could always do niklas/sune CLL if you don't like learning algs. 1look2alg ftw

 

[DavidCubie]

Algs for OLL SKIP? (Forcing OLL SKIP)

Does anyone know some algs for forcing OLL SKIP? wrtite them here

 

[arvind1999]

Winter Variation is one set of algorithms that is used to force OLL skip.
Search about it in the wiki.

 

[Username]

Would it be smart to select a few "main-events" that you practice most? Or just practice everything?

 

[arvind1999]

Would it be smart to select a few "main-events" that you practice most? Or just practice everything?

Few main-events are better. You wouldn't have enough time to practice all. Though knowledge of other puzzles will help you in someway.
Like, I concentrate on only 3x3 and 2x2.