The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[xspartancx]

I just got a Maru 4x4x4 (my first cube that I can tension) and it seems I can pull apart the center pieces except for a single line that goes all the way around the cube. Which screws would I adjust to fix this, or is it supposed to be like that?

 

[Michael Womack]

I just got a Maru 4x4x4 (my first cube that I can tension) and it seems I can pull apart the center pieces except for a single line that goes all the way around the cube. Which screws would I adjust to fix this, or is it supposed to be like that?

Which centers?

 

[xspartancx]

Which centers?

Yellow, orange, white, red (in a vertical line only, they can pull apart horizontally) but isn't it all relevant because I can make the centers on whatever side I want?

 

[Michael Womack]

Yellow, orange, white, red (in a vertical line only, they can pull apart horizontally) but isn't it all relevant because I can make the centers on whatever side I want?

You might have a lock up that's common on the Maru 4x4s to fix that re-aline the internal middle layers.

I know this might be a stupid question but what is Fullstep?

 

[10461394944000]

I know this might be a stupid question but what is Fullstep?

haven't you been around long enough to figure that out?

its where you dont skip any steps.

 

[elrog]

Do optimal scramblers take into account that some cases have symmetry and have a higher chance of occurring?

 

[Petro Leum]

i dis-and reassembled my new aolong and it seems one of the screws doesnt have threads. wtf?

is this normal? how does it work?

 

[EMI]

Do optimal scramblers take into account that some cases have symmetry and have a higher chance of occurring?

I don't understand how some states have higher chances of occuring. But to explain how random state scrambles work: Disassemble and reassemble your cube, and make sure it is solvable.

 

[Veekindel]

Is it normal that i constantly get core misalignment on my ShengShou 4x4?

 

[yoinneroid]

Is it normal that i constantly get core misalignment on my ShengShou 4x4?

not really

 

[Tahrbo]

I have a friend who says he was a speedcuber when he was younger and averaged under a minute, but he's now forgotten all of it.

Can someone who learns a cube so well that he can solve it in a minute actually forget how to do so?

 

[Michael Womack]

I have a friend who says he was a speedcuber when he was younger and averaged under a minute, but he's now forgotten all of it.

Can someone who learns a cube so well that he can solve it in a minute actually forget how to do so?

Ya is is possible if you don't solve the cube for like 10 years or so.

 

[DeeDubb]

I have a friend who says he was a speedcuber when he was younger and averaged under a minute, but he's now forgotten all of it.

Can someone who learns a cube so well that he can solve it in a minute actually forget how to do so?

I learned the beginner method about 8 years ago while I was in the Army. When I picked up the cube again after not messing with it for years, I forgot a couple of the algorithms (I think Sune and Nicklas), but I relearned them pretty quickly.

 

[Bindedsa]

Is there somewhere with easy Megaminx PLL's. I'm not looking to learn a lot. Maybe 10 or so for now.

 

[ziomgg]

Anyone can tell me where i can find algs for Pyraminx (Keyhole) ?

 

[CiaranBeahan]

If rumour has it, then world championships could very well be held in France next year.

Is there any chance that someone knows what time of the year it will be held?

 

[goodatthis]

I have a friend who says he was a speedcuber when he was younger and averaged under a minute, but he's now forgotten all of it.

Can someone who learns a cube so well that he can solve it in a minute actually forget how to do so?

Yes, there's a common phenomenon called pruning that causes someone to lose unimportant memories as they age. It shouldn't be completely forgotten, though, just a little refresher should be all it takes. And maybe relearning the algs as well.

Is there somewhere with easy Megaminx PLL's. I'm not looking to learn a lot. Maybe 10 or so for now.

At the bottom of the page are the different subsets.
https://sites.google.com/site/permuteramera/cases

 

[Rocky0701]

Which (in your opinion) is the best method for OH? Currently I just use CFOP.

 

[TDM]

Which (in your opinion) is the best method for OH? Currently I just use CFOP.

I use ZZ. The only rotations after EOLine are z/z', which are much faster than x/y rotations when doing OH. You can also easily use COLL for force an EPLL, which is not only 2-gen (great for OH) but also has a higher chance of a skip.

 

[Bindedsa]

At the bottom of the page are the different subsets.
https://sites.google.com/site/permuteramera/cases

Thanks, I found that and some stuff on youtube.