Roux method

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{{Method Infobox
|name=Roux
|image=Roux_method.gif
|proposers=[[Gilles Roux]]
|year=2003
|anames
|variants
|steps=4
|moves=[[Speedsolving|Speed]]:48, [[FM]]:28-
|purpose=<sup></sup>
* [[Speedsolving]]
* [[Fewest Moves]]
}}

The '''Roux Method''' was invented by [[Gilles Roux]]. Unlike [[Fridrich]] and [[Petrus]], the inventor of this [[method]] has done a sub-15 second average (of 5) with it in competition.

==The Steps==

1. Build a 1x2x3 block anywhere on the cube.

2. Build a second 1x2x3 block opposite of the first 1x2x3 block, without disrupting the first 1x2x3 block. After this step, there should be two 1x2x3 blocks: one on the lower left side, and one lower right side, leaving the U slice and M slice free to move.

3. Simultaneously [[orient]] and [[permute]] the remaining 4 corners on the top layer (U-slice). You can use [[CMLL]],[[COLL]], or Corner OLL's (along with T and Y permutation) to do this.

4. [[Orient]] the 6 remaining edges (UF, UB, UF, UR, DF, DB need to be oriented correctly).

5. Solve the left and right layer edges. After this step, both the left and right side layers should be complete.

6. Solve the centers and edges in the M slice, ''see [[Last Six Edges]]''.

''See also: [[L5E]]''

==Pros==

Like the Petrus method, the Roux method uses fewer moves than the popular Fridrich method. It is also more intuitive and requires fewer algorithms. After the first block is built the rest of the cube can be solved with L, R, M and U moves thus eliminating rotations.

==Cons==

Block building can be difficult for a beginner to get used to. The reliance on r and M moves may also be difficult for some people, so much so that cubers who have trouble with M turns should probably not use this as their main method. Slice turns can also be slower than using a [[quarter-turn metric]].

== External Links ==

* [http://grrroux.free.fr/method/Intro.html Gilles Roux's tutorial]
* [http://wafflelikescubes.webs.com/ Waffle's Roux Site]
* [http://rouxcentral.forummotion.com/forum.htm Roux Central Forums]
* Wikia: [http://rubiks.wikia.com/wiki/Roux_Method Roux Method]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11506 Waffle's Roux Tutorial]

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List of YouTube cubers

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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/monkeydude1313 monkeydude1313] Chris Bird - Tutorials for beginners to learn the Fridrich method as well as tutorials for other obscure puzzles.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/ljrox123 ljrox123] Logan Kelly
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Nakaji1084 Nakaji1084] Yu Nakajima
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Frk17 Frk17] Erik Akkersdijk
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Einstakonan Einstakonan] Harris Chan and [http://www.youtube.com/CUBESnote CUBESnote]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/jammyman3014 jammyman3014] Brendan Vallance
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/rowehess rowehess] Rowe Hessler
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/badmephisto badmephisto] Tutorials covering many aspects of cubing including beginner, Fridrich, blindfolded, etc.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/MeMyselfAndPi MeMyselfAndPi] Tutorials on cubing hardware.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/ToxIkWaste ToxIkWaste] Tutorials covering cube hardware/lubrication.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Masterofthebass Masterofthebass] Dan Cohen
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Sa967St Sa967St] Sarah Strong
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Speedcuber Speedcuber] Sinpei Araki, Suraimu
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/momonga576r momonga576r] Ryosuke Mondo
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Thrawst Thrawst] Tristan Wright, first to post How to Solve a Rubik's Cube videos
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/EricLimeback EricLimeback] Eric Limeback
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/LanceTheBlueKnight LanceTheBlueKnight] Lance Taylor
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Desie37 Desie37] Deseree Aune
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/137456 137456]Kris De Asis/Meep
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/ssrc ssrc]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/theWestonian theWestonian] Weston Mizumoto
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/BluePi1313 BluePi1313] Shuqing Ma
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Speedcuber023 Speedcuber023] Anthony Brooks (Anthony Searle)
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/elimescube elimescube] Emile Compion
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/fallofshadows fallofshadows] Zac Livesay
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Drewseph0011 Drewseph0011] Amdrew Cormier
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/symplesyn symplesyn] Noah Hevey
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/KaiXevandStanley KaiXevandStanley] Tony Fisher
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Luigistl Luigistl] Austin Moore, one of the fastest Roux users.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/fazrulz1 fazrulz] Feliks Zemdegs, current WR average holder at 8.52.
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/sajgoncube sajgoncube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/kazuto0102 kazuto0102]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/sushibuffet sushibuffet] Rhodri Mativo
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/jnoort jnoort] Joël van Noort
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/CUTEXcuber CUTEXcuber]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/aznblur aznblur]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/jmnguyen95 jmnguyen95]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Pestvic Pestvic]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/RobH0629 RobH0629] Rob Homayoon
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/cubes4lyfe cubes4lyfe] Waffle's Channel, Roux Tutorials and Videos
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/Arnaudvg Arnaudvg] Arnaud van Galen
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/jaysammey777 jaysammey777]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/lordskull14 Sagar Laud]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/tyjet66 tyjet66] David Phelps
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/snkenjoi snkenjoi] Kirjava
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/ErniePulchny ErniePulchny] Ernie Pulchny

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== See Also ==
* [[Cubing Sites]]
* [[Rubik's Cube Celebrities]]

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