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2x2x2 cubes

2017-08-23T08:29:23Z

RoytheCuber:

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''[[:Category:2x2x2 cubes]]''

There are some major brands of [[2x2x2|2x2s]] in use by speedcubers. Current [[2x2x2|2x2s]] are very good for speedcubing and most of them use the brand below.

The most commonly recommended 2x2 cubes as of the year 2017 are:
* [[GuoGuan XingHen 2x2x2]]
* [[KungFu YueHun 2x2x2]]
* [[DaYan ZhanChi 2x2x2]] (Old Plastic)
* [[MoYu WeiPo 2x2x2]]

== See also ==
* [[2x2x2 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Methods]]
* [[Puzzle Manufacturers]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18181 2x2x2 Questions]

[[Category:Puzzle hardware]]

Category:3x3x3 cubes

2017-08-23T08:11:56Z

RoytheCuber:

There are many different makes/brands of [[3x3x3]]. The pages within this category summarize the most common types in use today. This is not an exhaustive list, but contains cubes from some of the most popular brands.

The most commonly recommended 3x3x3's as of the year 2017 are:
* [[Valk 3]]
* [[Gans 356 Air]]
* [[MoYu WeiLong GTS2]]
* [[QiYi Thunderclap]] (V1)
*Or their magnetic counterparts

== See also ==

* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[:Category:3x3x3 methods]]
* [[Puzzle Manufacturers]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]
* [[:Category:Twisty puzzles]]

[[Category:Puzzle hardware]]

Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

2017-08-23T08:07:18Z

RoytheCuber: I mean out of date

Here we present some ideas as to how to break 15 seconds consistently with the Fridrich method. This is not the only way. These steps are just recommendations.

== Using the Fridrich Method ==
Reaching 15-second averages may be obtained via the following tips -- to be performed in chronological order.

Slower than 60 seconds:
# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the Rubik's cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom , not the top. It '''will''' help you out later.
#** Tip: Start out with being [[color neutral]]. Being color neutral means that you can solve starting on any color side equally.
Sub-60 (Faster than 60 seconds):
#* Learn how to [[Lubrication|lubricate]] your cube.
#* Use a timer, such as an [[Web-based Software#Web-based Timers|online timer]] or a [[PC Software#Standalone Timers|PC timer]] to see your progression.
Sub-50:
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
Sub-40
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as J perm's videos on YouTube.
#* Your times will temporarily get worse, but after a few weeks of practicing, they will rapidly become better.
#* Practice F2L -- practice a lot. There is no way around F2L, and you will have to master it to get very fast.
Sub-30:
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying good cubes that are used by world class speedcubers. These include Gans Air, The Valk 3, Weilong GTS or their magnetic counterparts.
Sub-20:
# Learn full (1-look) [[OLL]].
#* 57 algorithms. Don't learn them too quickly, otherwise recognition will be impeded upon. But don't learn them too slowly; try to learn ''consistently''. Steady, slow or fast, will always win the race.
# Look into [[advanced F2L techniques]], such as the [[extended cross]] (also known as ''X-cross''), or other extensions to the Fridrich Method, such as [[COLL]], [[Winter Variation]], etc.

== External links ==
For a more detailed description that closely parallels the one above, refer to one of the following pages written by members of the Speedsolving forum:
* [http://www.cubefreak.net/speed/articles/howtolearn.html Macky's Guide]

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14009 How to be sub 20]

[[Category:Competitive Cubing]]

Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

2017-08-23T08:06:03Z

RoytheCuber: Badmephisto is overrated.

Here we present some ideas as to how to break 15 seconds consistently with the Fridrich method. This is not the only way. These steps are just recommendations.

== Using the Fridrich Method ==
Reaching 15-second averages may be obtained via the following tips -- to be performed in chronological order.

Slower than 60 seconds:
# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the Rubik's cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom , not the top. It ''will'' help you out later.
#** Tip: Start out with being [[color neutral]]. Being color neutral means that you can solve starting on any color side equally.
Sub-60 (Faster than 60 seconds):
#* Learn how to [[Lubrication|lubricate]] your cube.
#* Use a timer, such as an [[Web-based Software#Web-based Timers|online timer]] or a [[PC Software#Standalone Timers|PC timer]] to see your progression.
Sub-50:
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
Sub-40
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as J perm's videos on YouTube.
#* Your times will temporarily get worse, but after a few weeks of practicing, they will rapidly become better.
#* Practice F2L -- practice a lot. There is no way around F2L, and you will have to master it to get very fast.
Sub-30:
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying good cubes that are used by world class speedcubers. These include Gans Air, The Valk 3, Weilong GTS or their magnetic counterparts.
Sub-20:
# Learn full (1-look) [[OLL]].
#* 57 algorithms. Don't learn them too quickly, otherwise recognition will be impeded upon. But don't learn them too slowly; try to learn ''consistently''. Steady, slow or fast, will always win the race.
# Look into [[advanced F2L techniques]], such as the [[extended cross]] (also known as ''X-cross''), or other extensions to the Fridrich Method, such as [[COLL]], [[Winter Variation]], etc.

== External links ==
For a more detailed description that closely parallels the one above, refer to one of the following pages written by members of the Speedsolving forum:
* [http://www.cubefreak.net/speed/articles/howtolearn.html Macky's Guide]

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14009 How to be sub 20]

[[Category:Competitive Cubing]]

Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

2017-08-23T08:03:24Z

RoytheCuber:

Here we present some ideas as to how to break 15 seconds consistently with the Fridrich method. This is not the only way. These steps are just recommendations.

== Using the Fridrich Method ==
Reaching 15-second averages may be obtained via the following tips -- to be performed in chronological order.

Slower than 60 seconds:
# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the Rubik's cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom , not the top. It ''will'' help you out later.
#** Tip: Start out with being [[color neutral]]. Being color neutral means that you can solve starting on any color side equally.
Sub-60 (Faster than 60 seconds):
#* Learn how to [[Lubrication|lubricate]] your cube.
#* Use a timer, such as an [[Web-based Software#Web-based Timers|online timer]] or a [[PC Software#Standalone Timers|PC timer]] to see your progression.
Sub-50:
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
Sub-40
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k-xbcAMfWwM Badmephisto's YouTube Tutorial on F2L].
#* Your times will temporarily get worse, but after a few weeks of practicing, they will rapidly become better.
#* Practice F2L -- practice a lot. There is no way around F2L, and you will have to master it to get very fast.
Sub-30:
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying good cubes that are used by world class speedcubers. These include Gans Air, The Valk 3, Weilong GTS or their magnetic counterparts.
Sub-20:
# Learn full (1-look) [[OLL]].
#* 57 algorithms. Don't learn them too quickly, otherwise recognition will be impeded upon. But don't learn them too slowly; try to learn ''consistently''. Steady, slow or fast, will always win the race.
# Look into [[advanced F2L techniques]], such as the [[extended cross]] (also known as ''X-cross''), or other extensions to the Fridrich Method, such as [[COLL]], [[Winter Variation]], etc.

== External links ==
For a more detailed description that closely parallels the one above, refer to one of the following pages written by members of the Speedsolving forum:
* [http://www.cubefreak.net/speed/articles/howtolearn.html Macky's Guide]

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14009 How to be sub 20]

[[Category:Competitive Cubing]]

Road to Sub-15 Second Averages

2017-08-23T08:01:42Z

RoytheCuber:

Here we present some ideas as to how to break 15 seconds consistently with the Fridrich method. This is not the only way. These steps are just recommendations.

== Using the Fridrich Method ==
Reaching 15-second averages may be obtained via the following tips -- to be performed in chronological order.

Slower than 60 seconds:
# [[Beginner's Methods|Beginner's Method]]
#* First learn how to solve the Rubik's cube using a tutorial, such as one in the [[Beginner's Methods]] section.
#** Tip: Solve with your cross on the bottom , not the top. It ''will'' help you out later.
#** Tip: Start out with being [[color neutral]]. Being color neutral means that you can solve starting on any color side equally.
Sub-60 (Faster than 60 seconds):
#* Learn how to [[Lubrication|lubricate]] your cube.
#* Use a timer, such as an [[Web-based Software#Web-based Timers|online timer]] or a [[PC Software#Standalone Timers|PC timer]] to see your progression.
Sub-50:
# Learn [[2-look OLL]] algorithms.
# Learn [[2-look PLL]] algorithms.
Sub-40
# Learn to do the [[F2L| First Two Layers (F2L)]] efficiently.
#* Use a tutorial, such as [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=k-xbcAMfWwM Badmephisto's YouTube Tutorial on F2L].
#* Your times will temporarily get worse, but after a few weeks of practicing, they will rapidly become better.
#* Practice F2L -- practice a lot. There is no way around F2L, and you will have to master it to get very fast.
Sub-30:
# Learn full (1-look) [[PLL]].
#* 21 algorithms to learn.
#* At this point, consider buying good cubes that are used by world class speedcubers include Gans Air, The Valk 3, Weilong GTS or their magnetic counterparts.
Sub-20:
# Learn full (1-look) [[OLL]].
#* 57 algorithms. Don't learn them too quickly, otherwise recognition will be impeded upon. But don't learn them too slowly; try to learn ''consistently''. Steady, slow or fast, will always win the race.
# Look into [[advanced F2L techniques]], such as the [[extended cross]] (also known as ''X-cross''), or other extensions to the Fridrich Method, such as [[COLL]], [[Winter Variation]], etc.

== External links ==
For a more detailed description that closely parallels the one above, refer to one of the following pages written by members of the Speedsolving forum:
* [http://www.cubefreak.net/speed/articles/howtolearn.html Macky's Guide]

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6085 ''How to Get Faster using the Fridrich Method'' Guide]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14009 How to be sub 20]

[[Category:Competitive Cubing]]

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T07:24:42Z

RoytheCuber: Changed his method to MEME because recently changed it

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Meme method]]. He is officially the fastest Meme method solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord which he has the alias of '''Kangameme''' or '''TheBrutux168'''. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in first, second, and final rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent's meme events are from 2x2-5x5 and One-Handed. Vincent has achieved a sub-8 second global average from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangameme], exhibits his example solves of the Meme method, impressive singles and averages, and the occasional competition videos.

He is currently sponsored by [[SpeedCubeShop]].

[[Category:Speedcubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:Meme users|Wong, Vincent]]

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T07:17:59Z

RoytheCuber:

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Meme method]]. He is officially the fastest Meme method solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord which he has the alias of '''Kangameme''' or '''TheBrutux168'''. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in first, second, and final rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent's meme events are from 2x2-5x5 and One-Handed. Vincent has achieved a sub-8 second global average from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangaroux], exhibits his example solves of the Meme method, impressive singles and averages, and the occasional competition videos.

[[Category:Speedcubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:Meme users|Wong, Vincent]]

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T05:40:43Z

RoytheCuber:

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Roux method]]. He is officially the fastest Roux method solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord which he has the alias of '''Kangaroux''' or '''TheBrutux168'''. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in first, second, and final rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent's main events are from 2x2-5x5 and One-Handed. Vincent has achieved a sub-50 minute global average (by his estimation) from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangaroux], exhibits his example solves, impressive singles and averages, and the occasional competition videos.

[[Category:Speedcubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:Roux users|Wong, Vincent]]

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T05:38:53Z

RoytheCuber:

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Roux method]]. He is officially the fastest Roux method solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord which he has the alias of '''Kangaroux''' or '''TheBrutux168'''. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in first, second, and final rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent's main events are from 2x2-5x5 and One-Handed.Vincent has achieved a sub-50 minute global average (by his estimation) from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangaroux], exhibits his example solves, impressive singles and averages, and the occasional competition videos.

[[Category:Speedcubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:OH cubers|Wong, Vincent]]
[[Category:Roux users|Wong, Vincent]]

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T05:19:55Z

RoytheCuber:

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Roux method]]. He is officially the fastest Roux solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in all rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent has achieved a sub-50 global average (by his estimation) from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangaroux], exhibits his example solves and impressive singles and averages.

Vincent Wong

2017-08-21T05:19:03Z

RoytheCuber: Created page with "{{Infobox |NAME=Vincent Wong |IMAGE=KianM.jpeg |IMAGEYEAR=2016 |COUNTRY=Australia |BIRTHDATE= |AGE= |JOBS= |ALIASES=Kangaroux, TheBrutux168 |YEARSACTIVE=2014-present |ID=2015M..."

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'''Vincent Wong''' is a competitive [[Australia|Australian]] cuber that uses the [[Roux method]]. He is officially the fastest Roux solver in all of Australia. He is also known for his activities in the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Cubers/ /r/Cubers] subreddit and Discord. At his latest competition, [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/SydneyWinter2017 Sydney Winter 2017], He acquired first place in all rounds of [[3x3x3|3x3]].

Vincent has achieved a sub-50 global average (by his estimation) from 3 years of cubing. His YouTube channel, [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrutux168/featured Kangaroux], exhibits his example solves and impressive singles and averages.

19x19x19 Cube

2017-06-22T07:34:27Z

RoytheCuber: Created page with "{{Puzzle Infobox| |NAME=19x19x19 Cube |IMAGE=19x19x19.jpg |ALTERNATIVENAMES=19x19x19, 19x19 |SHAPE=Cube |MECHANISM=19x19x19 |INVENTOR=Oskar van Deventer |YEAR=2017 |COMPANIES=..."

{{Puzzle Infobox|
|NAME=19x19x19 Cube
|IMAGE=19x19x19.jpg
|ALTERNATIVENAMES=19x19x19, 19x19
|SHAPE=Cube
|MECHANISM=19x19x19
|INVENTOR=Oskar van Deventer
|YEAR=2017
|COMPANIES=QiYi}}

The '''19x19x19 cube''' (normally referred to as the '''19x19x19''' or '''19x19''') is a twistable [[puzzle]] in the shape of a cube that is cut 18 times along each of three axes.

{{Regularcubics}}

{{Cubics}}

[[Category:Twisty puzzles]]

File:19x19x19.jpg

2017-06-22T07:33:59Z

RoytheCuber:

Andrej Karpathy

2017-06-22T07:06:24Z

RoytheCuber:

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|COUNTRY=Canada
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'''Andrej Karpathy''' (more commonly known as '''badmephisto''') is a [[Canada|Canadian]] cuber famous for his [[CFOP]] tutorial videos on YouTube and later other guides on his website. Since 2008, other cubers who have since become influential in the community learned to cube through his YouTube tutorials. We haven't seen much activity from his channel since 2013.

== External links ==
* [http://www.badmephisto.com/ Badmephisto's Cubing Page]
* [http://undick.wordpress.com/2010/06/05/interview-with-cuber-andrej-karpathy-a-k-a-badmephisto/ Interview with Cuber : Andrej Karpathy a.k.a badmephisto]

[[Category:Cubers|Karpathy, Andrej]]