cubers
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5x5x5 31.60 single by Tymon Kolasiński
[WR] 5x5x5 31.60 single by Tymon Kolasiński
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT-oT2moPcc
Previous single : 32.52 by Max Park (Mar 16, 2024). And the previous, and the previous and … (It was 7 consecutive WR single by Max Park).
Reconstruction https://reco.nz/solve/11096
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Think I can finally solve my FTO without help
Been playing with my new FTO for a dew days - wasn't able to solve it without help. I went with the Bencisco method and it's a really fun solve. It did take a bit for me to fully grasp solving centers (it's like 4x4 Yau method, but with a restriction). And I still don't fully comprehend solving the last 3 triplets, but I can always get them.
Some of my favorite twisty puzzles are ones that don't take a lot of learning. Just intuitive moves if you have a method. So more like solving a puzzle than following a list of steps. The FTO is almost that. The few algorithms I had to learn are basically intuitive once you see them once.
I definitely see myself picking this cube up a lot to solve for fun. My main complaint is that sometimes the puzzle is just solved after solving the centers. I actually really like the last step, but often multiple steps get skipped at the end. But then that's just an excuse to scramble it up again!
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3x3x3 4.08 average by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
[WR] 3x3x3 4.08 average by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=OTgzEUd6cQE
3.83 (6.16) 4.55 (3.71) 3.88
Previous avg : 4.25 by Yiheng Wang
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49x49 Rubik's Cube
Mere days after photos of a 35x35 surfaced, Preston Alden has unveiled a 49x49:
> It weighs 30 kg, stands 34 cm tall, and consists of 13,827 pieces. Every piece of the cube was 3D printed using PETG plastic (aside from the bolts and springs).
Congratulations to Preston on such an incredible achievement. I've never seen olzing on such a large puzzle!
More info on the twistypuzzles forum: https://twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39559
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35x35 Rubik's Cube?
A few photos and videos have surfaced of what appears to be a 35x35 Rubik's cube.
Tony Fisher has posted a video with some commentary and early speculation on its legitimacy. He also notes that the puzzle appears to have been spray-painted (rather than dyed or stickered) as evidenced by the over-spray between the yellow and blue faces.
Yusheng Du (yes, that Yusheng Du) has posted a video of two dudes lifting it.
David Marcos Mazón has reposted a stop-motion video from an undisclosed source, which implies that the puzzle turns on at least one axis.
As far as I know, no videos of the puzzle being turned have been released.
Further discussion on the twistypuzzles forum.
This 35x35 comes less than 3 months after Matt Bahner presented his 34x34. Given the time it takes to design and build a puzzle of this scale, I think it seems likely that the puzzles were constructed concurrently.
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Monthly Discussion Thread (August 2024)
Welcome to our monthly discussion thread!
Anything cubing related is welcome.
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Twisty Puzzle Quiz - 20 multiple choice questions on Rubik's Cube type puzzles
YouTube Video
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Fun video from Tony Fisher.
What is your score?
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Uncube Updates: Solve synchronization.
Finally, UnCube has solve-synchronization. This feature has been a long time coming, but I've been taking a break from development on this app.
For the time being, at least, I'm back.
Some things to look forward to:
Statistics are coming. Soon users of the app will be able to view and export their solve statistics. (Open to suggestions as to the format of the exports)
Help wanted
If you are a graphical designer (and are willing to work for free), UnCube needs an icon/logo. See the GitHub Issue on this for more information. If anything is unclear, you can post a comment there asking for more information.
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3x3x3 4.36 average by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
[WR] 3x3x3 4.36 average by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=2IIIvZor6qI
(6.11) (3.97) 4.48 4.59 4.02
Previous avg : 4.48 by Yiheng Wang too.
During first round… With Leo as a judge!
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WRM V10 instead of RS3M V5. What do you think?
Hello everyboby :)
I'm new in this community. Happy to join you.
Today, I received a MoYu WRM V10 Ball-core MagLev UV instead of a MoYu RS3M V5 Ball-Core MagLev UV + robot. If you know both:
What are the differences between these cubes? Do you think I should keep the RS3M or not?
I only have few days to make a choice. Can you help me to make it please?
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3x3x3 OH 6.05 single by Sean Patrick Villanueva
[WR] 3x3x3 OH 6.05 single by Sean Patrick Villanueva
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=Adv1YuiOgIo
Previous single by Max : 6.20.
Sean now has single AND avg WR for OH.
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Monthly Discussion Thread (July 2024)
Welcome to our monthly discussion thread!
Anything cubing related is welcome.
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FMC single 16 by Levi Gibson and Aedan Bryant (yes, it's a tie)
[WR] FMC single 16 by Levi Gibson and Aedan Bryant (yes, it's a tie)
Levi's reconstruction: https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=zmDdW\_qCEwc
Aedan's solution: https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=epnEalnBCm0
It's also a tie with Sebastiano Tronto's 16 moves, back in 2019.
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4x4x4 15.71 single by Max Park
[WR] 4x4x4 15.71 single by Max Park
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=tuCM\_uLW1fw
Max hasn't posted the video yet.
Previous record 15.83.
Its average was 19.77, less than 0.4s from its WR. I guess it will be broken soon…
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2x2x2 0.78 avg by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
[WR] 2x2x2 0.78 avg by Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=\_lD51aDtvdg
Another point of view: https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=ID18nvv9tbU
Previous record: 0.92 by Zayn Khanani
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skewb 1.52 avg by Carter Kucala
[WR] skewb 1.52 avg by Carter Kucala
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=m-OLHOz\_l2c
Reconstruction : https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=y4ll7k0ineY
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Cube Purchase Advice
I'm starting out with a cheap Mo Fang Ge brand cube but it's pretty stiff for my taste. I saw some videos about speedcubes and how you can adjust them and all that, thought it was neat. What are some good cubes out there? I would want to avoid any Chinese brand cubes if possible because cheap and Chinese probably means their workers aren't fairly compensated.
Edit: after much research, I don't think a non-chinese brand cube will be possible. So I guess recommend me whatever the best options are. From the $10-20 range would be a good price for me.
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Solved My First Cube w/o Video Today!
Fastest was 4:17. I'm trying to match it
Learned how to do it w/ video yesterday using jperm's 10 min tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ron6MN45LY
Edit: I'll post my cube tmr if someone reminds me.
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Monthly discussion thread (June 2024)
Welcome to our monthly discussion thread!
Anything cubing related is welcome.
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3x3x3 OH 8.09 avg by Sean Patrick Villanueva
[WR] 3x3x3 OH 8.09 avg by Sean Patrick Villanueva
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=ihV-FH0Bfcw
Previous avg by Max : 8.62.
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clock 2.31 single by Eryk Kasperek
[WR] clock 2.31 single by Eryk Kasperek
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QiYi M Pro, Sengso Master Pyraminx, Lanlan Rua
I wanted to try a stronger magnetic cube (main is currently Tengyun v1). QiYi M Pro has a ~10$ ballcore UV, so it went onto the cart. The turning feeling is really close to my tengyun, so I like it.
Master pyraminx isn’t too much of a hassle, pretty straightforward with pyraminx algs.
I haven’t scrambled the rua yet, but it’s very stiff.
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34x34 Rubik's Cube
YouTube Video
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Matt Bahner has (cheekily but impressively) beaten Grégoire Pfennig's 33x33 record by just one layer.
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Giant 11x11 Ball
YouTube Video
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The puzzle itself is cool, but I actually found the explanations of the mechanism design and 3D printing techniques more interesting.
He seems to have used a linear mechanism, similar to Oskar's floating anchors approach, but without the floating anchors. My guess is that the ball shape eliminated most of the twisting forces on the pieces which necessitated the floating anchors in Oskar's design.
Flattening off small areas of the pieces to allow them to be printed in an orientation which doesn't require support bothered me a bit, but I can understand why he did it. Support material can be a pain in the ass.
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Learning F2L with my 3x3
I've had a 3x3x3 for a few years and so far, I solve it with the beginner method. I watched a J Perm video on the F2L approach and now I'm trying to learn to do that faster. At the moment, I'm still faster going one layer at a time.
If you also started with the beginner method and then learned to use F2L, how long did it take for you to get faster with F2L?
Like I said in another recent post, I'm not looking for a WR. I just want to be as fast as my kid at this point. She learned F2L from the start. :)
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Monthly discussion thread (May 2024)
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Anything cubing related is welcome.
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My new cubes
Hey y'all - anyone still here? :)
I do cubing just for fun - no world records here, eh? These are my three newest cubes:
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4x4x4 - I can't remember which one exactly, but it's a lot of fun to solve. Not magnetic
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Megaminx - YJ YuHu V2 Megaminx Magnetic
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1x1x1 - 1x1 Speed Cube - Black
The megaminx is messing with my head but I will keep at it. Any tips would be appreciated.
That 1x1 man, I'm leaving saving that for last, eh. :)
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5x5x5 32.52 single by Max Park
[WR] 5x5x5 32.52 single by Max Park
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=7YUlPB8FKi4
If he keeps this up, he'll be faster than me with the 3x3x3
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Square-1 3.41 single by Ryan Pilat
invidious.fdn.fr Square-1 World Record Single: 3.41 Seconds"I always knew this was possible, but never expected it to actually happen..." again... This one was even more absurd than my last world record 9 months ago. 2 slices to U perm - 10 slice solution. Probably one of the most ridiculous scrambles to have ever been generated (thanks Dan). This scramb...
>"I always knew this was possible, but never expected it to actually happen..." again...
>This one was even more absurd than my last world record 9 months ago. 2 slices to U perm - 10 slice solution. Probably one of the most ridiculous scrambles to have ever been generated (thanks Dan).
>This scramble had the potential to destroy this event, potential to stand for at least a decade, perhaps longer...
>But no, I choked, and that's okay. I tried to 1look it but I wasn't mentally focused enough to do so. I knew the bottom layer would be solved after OBL but that's about it. My execution wasn't good, but I'm so relieved to have at least broken WR given the immense pressure of such an easy scramble.
>Eventually someone will break the sub-3 barrier and beyond, given the right circumstances. This just leaves the door open for more people to have a shot at WR.
>And of all people to be the first to have multiple sub-4s, I don't think anyone expected it to be me...
Previous record was 3.69 by Max Siauw
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2x2x2 0.92 avg by Zayn Khanani
invidious.fdn.fr 0.92 2x2 World Record Average!Still doesn’t feel real.. After failing time and time again over the past few years, I finally broke the biggest mental barrier of my cubing career. These solves are far from perfect though, excited to see what the future holds :) 0.84 (2.69) (0.71) 1.04 0.88 = 0.92 World Record Average New-Cumber...
Previous record was 1.01, by Zayn Khanani. A huge step!
Explanation of inspection : https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=-7yYeTOZNQ0 (spoiler: that’s crazy)
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3BLD 12.00 single by Tommy Cherry
[WR] 3BLD 12.00 single by Tommy Cherry
Tommy takes back the WR by 0.10s https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=gdHPag6z2NY
\~5s of memo, 7s execution. Have I already said that I’m impressed by cubers?
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Flat proportional fully mechanical 7x7
YouTube Video
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Over a decade after xb27 revealed a similar puzzle (but kept the mechanism secret), someone has replicated the feat.
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3x3x3OH 8.64 avg by Sean Patrick Villanueva
[WR2] 3x3x3OH 8.64 avg by Sean Patrick Villanueva
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=b28k6kQqSNk
Finally sub-9 for Sean! Viva la #Rouxvolution!
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3x3x3 3.47 single by Yiheng Wang
[CR] 3x3x3 3.47 single by Yiheng Wang
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=O1sc1Y2moT8
Yiheng Wang ties Yusheng Du's WR. Alternate angle: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C27ickXJ3pm/?igsh=MXhwemI5NGhtZ2ZwYg%3D%3D
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6x6x6 1:06.46 mean by Seung-Hyuk Nahm
[WR] 6x6x6 1:06.46 mean by Seung-Hyuk Nahm
https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=pI1sgmJfrU4
A world record on n×n×n not by Mak Park !