ECBL
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Introduction
ECBL is a columns first method where you solve Edge Orientation while solving all the pairs and ending with L5EP. This method was invented as a revision to the FECE method.
Steps
1. EOPairs
2. COMSLL
3. B3E
4. L5EP
EOPairs
Orient all the edges on the cube ZZ-like while solving all the pairs. This would lead to better ergonomics (maybe) while setting up the “columns first” idea. The recommended way to do this is by inspecting EO and the first 2 pairs (on left), and then doing the last 2 right pairs.
COMSLL
COMSLL is an algorithm set where you solve the U layer Corners while preserving EO and ignoring M and S slice. There are 42 algorithms to 1-look this step. Solve the centers after this step
B3E
B3E is where you solve three D layer edges to set up an L5EP finish.
L5EP
L5EP is where you solve the last 5 edges in 1 Algorithm. There are 16 algorithms total to 1-look this step.
Pros
-After the EOPairs step the entire method is only algorithmic
-Not much algorithms compared to other modern speedsolving methods
Cons
-B3E recognition requires looking at the U and D layers
-EO is a hard concept to grasps as beginners
-Abundance of S and M moves
Step Statistics
EOPairs: 22.3 STM and 0 algorithms
COMSLL: 10.6 STM and 42 algorithms
B3E: 5.5 STM and ~52 algorithms
L5EP: 7.4 STM and 16 algorithms
Examples
B L2 U2 L' U2 F2 D2 U2 R U2 L2 D2 B L B' R2 F' R' D' B'//Scramble
z2 R D2 R' L F R U B' R U' R2 L U' L' U' R //EOPairs cancelling into COMSLL 16/16
U2 L U' R U L' //COMSLL 6/22
U S' U2 S' U2 S2 M U2 M' //B3E 9/31
U2 M U2 M U' M' U2 M' U //L5EP 9/40
External Links
COMSLL algorithms (if you are not fond of the algs feel free to use your own COLL algorithms
B3E Algorithms (exists in theory but no algs have been generated)