GuoJia

2010-02-09T21:59:58Z

Kprox1994: /* Mini Tyoe A (temporary name) */

Guojia is the very first Chinese DIY brand on the market. It was first presented in around 2004 and have been producing various cube models. It is a very innovative brand and invented various designs that greatly improved the speedcubes' performance. Some significant designs are placing tracks on the cubies to reduce turning friction, reduced inner radius of the mechanism to increase tolerance, and even surface area on the sides of edge pieces(most 3x3 cubes have edge pieces with a hollow side)

There are two main types of Type A speedcubes:

DIY Type A: is usually the guinea pigs for new designs. Some of the significant features include tracks to reduce friction, and lightweight cubicles.

Sealed Type A: usually referred as "NEW" Type A, "Type A (roman numeral)-f", or "Type A (roman numeral)-SV". These speedcubes aims at even friction between cubies and full contacting surface area on the pieces.

The Haiyan's Cube and other Guojia speedcubes are neither included in these two categories. They are in addition to the main Type A models

=== Type A ===
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|pzl=Old Type-A
|n=8
|ss=6.38
|lr=7.81
|cc=8.06
|pr=5.75
|qu=7.31
|rl=6.63
|wt=106g
|ov=6.81
}}
Also called 'Type A I', or the 'Old Type-A'.

This is the very first Chinese DIYkit on the market other than the Rubik's DIY. This cube is quite heavy compared to the Rubik's and other Chinese DIYs.

At first it is called the "Rubik's Clone DIY", and then when the Type C shows up it is called "Thick R-clone", along with Type C being called the "Thin R-clone". Later on 大烟头 (creater of Dayan DIY and Crazy 4x4 series) proposed the naming system of calling them by the order in which they are presented to the market, represented with the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and each with the prefix 國 (guo, or "Country"), meaning 國產, or domestic product. Later on the manufactorer regestered 國甲 (guojia) as their trademark.

The turning feels "smooth and sturdy", and could be an excellent speedcube.

Some distunguishing features are:

* Dull yellow core
* Screws with fine threads and small screwhead.
* Large and small washers
* Center caps similar to the old FLAT Rubik's DIY

There have been several differnt molds for this cube, and while they are essencially identical, some of the colors are discountinued and could be sold for a very high price.

{|
|[[Image:Type-aI.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A I]]
|            
| Where to buy:
|}

=== Type A II ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II]]
|        
|
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24560]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24559]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24558]

|}

=== Type A III ===

[[Image:Type-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III]]

=== Type A IV ===
[[Image:Type-aIV3.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A IV]]

=== Type A V ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aV1.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A V]]
|            
|Where to buy:
* Black [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25261]
* White [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25262]
|}
==== Haiyan Memory ====

=== Type A I-f (or I-SV) ===

=== Type A II-f (or II-SV) ===
[[Image:Newtype-aII.jpg|none|thumb|New Type-A II]]

=== Type A III-f (or III-SV) ===
{|
| [[Image:Newtype-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|New Type-A III]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24563]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24562]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24561]
|}

=== Type A IV-f (or IV-SV)

=== Haiyan ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=169], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28303]
* White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=170], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28302]

=== Type A Common ===

Essencially the regular-sized verson of the Mini Type A. No further information for this cube has been found.

=== Mini Type A (temporary name) ===

=== Micro Type A (temporary name) ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26652]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26653]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External Links ==
* http://cubehaiyan.com
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5612 Comparison of Chinese DIYs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18322 Type A will change name to Haiyan's cube]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19097 Haiyan zhuang’s cube store]

[[Category:3x3x3 Cubes]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
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Cube4You

2010-02-09T21:57:32Z

Kprox1994: /* Teraminx */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Cube4You
|LOGO=C4ulogo.jpg
|YEARFOUNDED=2007
|LOCATION=China
|YEARSACTIVE=2007-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.cube4you.com
|PRODUCTS=C4U Cube, Gigiaminx, Megaminx
}}
Well known puzzle shop, selling a wide range of products. Also manufactures the puzzles listed below:

== Cube4You Cube ==
[http://www.cube4you.com/460_Cube4you-3x3x3-Speed-Cube(Black).html Cube4You cubes] (also known as C4Y cubes, or the C4U DIY) are different sold at www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com. Cube4You cubes are highly regarded by most cubers for their excellent ability to cut corners. They also tend to pop less and have smoother turning than Type A cubes. They have been gaining in popularity recently, and are available in many different colors. However, according to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8TlqBh0fvo some cubers], they get much worse after a few months. The general consensus is that Cube4You cubes are one of the better cubes available on the market, and are recommended for speedcubing.
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Cube4You DIY
|n=12
|ss=8.25
|lr=7.17
|cc=7.83
|pr=7.33
|qu=5.46
|rl=8.17
|wt=104g
|ov=8.26
}}
[[Image:C4u-cube.jpg|none|thumb|Cube4You Cube]]

== Gigaminx ==
The only mass produced Gigaminx.
[[Image:C4U_gigaminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Gigaminx]]

== Teraminx ==
One of two mass-produced teraminxes.
[[Image:C4U_teraminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Teraminx]]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* http://www.cube4you.com
* Speedsolving.com : [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17116 Cubeforyou seriousness?]
* Speedsolving.com : [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17081 Cube For You Problems (unpaid when paid?)]
* Speedsolving.com : [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17056 C4Y hardware problems]
* Speedsolving.com : [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18773 CubeForYou Teraminx Videos]

[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
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