Hello i'm new here... any1 play rubik's?
here is a sample of a normal solve
at the bottom...
This post has been edited by jhcj: Jul 9 2008, 11:50 PM
Hobbies Rubik's thread, Hello new here
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this one less than 1 second.beat him!!! edited:typo This post has been edited by ali_boulala: Oct 7 2007, 11:02 PM |
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haha... that video is hillarious
Added on October 8, 2007, 1:02 amany1 playing rubik's around here? This post has been edited by TheCubester: Oct 8 2007, 01:02 AM |
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Ermm, noob rubik player here
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i only manage to solve it by referring to the guides
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with practice u can go fast. How long have u guys been cubing?
Added on October 18, 2007, 12:59 pmHere is some more videos  This post has been edited by TheCubester: Oct 19 2007, 01:38 PM |
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I'm noob. Can't solve it, unless use the program online, paint as the same color, then follow instructions and solve it.
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Oct 21 2007, 12:49 AM
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haha... here is a tutorial. very easy to learn 1
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQIoPyfQzM Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_BBp3FPMQ |
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Hi there, I just start playing few months ago. Due to the overwhelming promotion at 25th rubic aniversary at toyrus. My time is around 1 min++. Hehe. I hv the revenge and professor cube as well, for sher fun. I am looking for the pyramid type. toyrus don't sell that though.
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oh... old cube game... hehehe... last time play... now cant seem to find a decent high grade cube to play with.... the cheap 1 will break in 4 to 5 turn...
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Nov 15 2007, 03:40 PM
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wahh.. rubik's cube.. i was toying wt 'em few months back.. at the time of wil smith's movie pursuit of happyness..
not a speed cubist thou.. 1-2 min at best  but was merely following formula.. sendiri main main cannot solve lar |
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Just post for fun cos my name goes with the forum! hehe!
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another noob rubik player here
 Started to play last month...Took me 2mins to solve one  Now looking at speed cubing F2L part then OLL part... very hard to understand though  |
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It`s about time Malaysian entering the Rubiks Cube scene!!
Greeting folks i`m thinking bout making an official Malaysia Rubiks Association . If we can get together we can organized official/unofficial rubiks league competion in Malaysia. I`m not saying i`m the fastest cubic solver in Malaysia but just love to spread the love of the cubes. If any of you speed cubers love to join us here 's our link. http://groups.google.com/group/my-rubik Added on December 14, 2007, 3:43 am QUOTE(skang_81 @ Dec 13 2007, 04:08 PM) another noob rubik player here If F2l sounds hard. u might want to start with intuitive F2L. It's a dirivation of a F2L. A whole lot easier than F2L but might be slower a lil bit ( you can usually cut off 30 secs if you apply F2l Intuitive method). Started to play last month...Took me 2mins to solve one Now looking at speed cubing F2L part then OLL part... very hard to understand though  This post has been edited by paladin86: Dec 14 2007, 03:43 AM |
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may i know currently wat is malaysian fastest cube solving time?
anyone here less than 30 secs?  |
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Dec 15 2007, 07:28 PM
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lol.. i broke my cube, it was pretty cheap..
would want to get the original rubik's cube.. anyone can tell me where can I get it in Ipoh? |
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QUOTE(fookiat @ Dec 15 2007, 07:28 PM) lol.. i broke my cube, it was pretty cheap.. er... u got toy r us? i got mine from there but its the key chain...would want to get the original rubik's cube.. anyone can tell me where can I get it in Ipoh? darn i still cant remember the sequence... crap crap crap... |
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lol.. NO! would have gotten it if Ipoh got Toy R US.
I'm actually thinking of playing another kind of puzzle since I broke my fake Rubiks. Anyone heard of Peter's Black Hole? |
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start to play since i was 4 years old.
collection : small rubik cube key chain (Hard to play, too small now, use to be my kindergarten pass time) pyramid rubik (eeeeeeeeeasier than cube many many times) normal rubik cube like the TS (spin it like crazy, now loose loose, my fav) Garfield rubik cube (harder a bit than normal cube, just a collection) the Dog rubik cube (same cube, only the pic is diff, u know, 1 pic in 9 square) solve the cube fastest is 18 sec. that is the fastest i can do. advice to solve the cube faster : do practice more with the cube, eventually become loose loose and easier for u to spin, sooner or later, its just like riding a bicycle, can't forget it. This post has been edited by ddddashhhh: Jan 1 2008, 10:36 PM |
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yay! glad i found this tread ^^. wherelse can i find rubik's 4x4x4 in Klang Valley besides toys r us? any idea?
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Jan 30 2008, 12:45 PM
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u will find many rubik's cube at toy r us at subang parade.
3x3, 4x4 and 5x5 |
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woo.. toys r us got stock already?
last time i went.. only got 3x3.. been looking for 4x4... huhuhu.. bored playing with 3x3.. though not really expert/fast... |
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Jan 30 2008, 01:55 PM
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could you have some trick to finish rubik 3x3 faster. i take 1 minutes to finish.
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mmm.. trick dont know.. but there are some who mod their cube like put grease or something like that so that with a flick of a finger it moves already..
and even some of them sand the cube to make it smoother.. |
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when it's loose loose, it's easier?
i keep playing and my rubik's cube is loose is it's getting hard for me to turn it into the right position. my fastest time is 95 seconds, i am wondering how people can make it in below 20 seconds, that's very amazing! QUOTE(ddddashhhh @ Jan 1 2008, 10:35 PM) start to play since i was 4 years old. collection : small rubik cube key chain (Hard to play, too small now, use to be my kindergarten pass time) pyramid rubik (eeeeeeeeeasier than cube many many times) normal rubik cube like the TS (spin it like crazy, now loose loose, my fav) Garfield rubik cube (harder a bit than normal cube, just a collection) the Dog rubik cube (same cube, only the pic is diff, u know, 1 pic in 9 square) solve the cube fastest is 18 sec. that is the fastest i can do. advice to solve the cube faster : do practice more with the cube, eventually become loose loose and easier for u to spin, sooner or later, its just like riding a bicycle, can't forget it. |
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thx^^ i recently went to check out the subang parade's toys r us there r only 5x5 left
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what's the price in toy r us?
saw it in 1u action city.. but not sure it's ori or fake Rubik's cube.. |
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QUOTE(do_or_die @ Feb 22 2008, 06:04 PM) thx^^ i recently went to check out the subang parade's toys r us there r only 5x5 left toy's r us mid valley still got alot.. 2x2, 3x3 and 5x5..saw it yesterday.. QUOTE(erxier @ Apr 7 2008, 12:52 AM) what's the price in toy r us? price at toys r us around 16 till 40.. depend on size and dimension...saw it in 1u action city.. but not sure it's ori or fake Rubik's cube.. i only can remember the 3x3 key-chain price which is rm16.. and also 2x2 rm17 to know its original rubiks or not.. it carries the Rubik's Logo.. if the cube doesnt have the Rubik's logo.. means it is not the original.. This post has been edited by maxim.Freaks: Apr 7 2008, 12:04 AM |
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i hate rubik's brand...
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Sunway Pyramid got sell Rubik's?
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wow got rubik thread... just started learning to solve it... use a TRU's one with its manual.. easy actually..if u read the manual lah...
the fastest time : mine is 15 minutes (while reading the manual) hahaha i'm amaze somebody could solve it below 20 secs.. untill now cannot remember the move.. have to read the manual.. |
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my time is 15-30 minites last time, now forgot already how to solve...
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QUOTE(humaizyharmy @ Apr 10 2008, 12:52 PM) wow got rubik thread... just started learning to solve it... use a TRU's one with its manual.. easy actually..if u read the manual lah... you can actually watch it on youtube. it's way better than manual. seeing is believing. the fastest time : mine is 15 minutes (while reading the manual) hahaha i'm amaze somebody could solve it below 20 secs.. untill now cannot remember the move.. have to read the manual.. |
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QUOTE(maxim.Freaks @ Apr 7 2008, 12:01 AM) toy's r us mid valley still got alot.. 2x2, 3x3 and 5x5.. The one sold at action city is an Eastsheen brand. Its from Taiwan and some of the speedcubers prefer using Eastsheen than Rubik's because Eastsheen mechanism is very smooth even without lubrication. But take note, Eastsheen does not produce 3x3's.saw it yesterday.. price at toys r us around 16 till 40.. depend on size and dimension... i only can remember the 3x3 key-chain price which is rm16.. and also 2x2 rm17 to know its original rubiks or not.. it carries the Rubik's Logo.. if the cube doesnt have the Rubik's logo.. means it is not the original.. Added on May 1, 2008, 3:14 pm QUOTE(ekin.choi @ Jan 30 2008, 01:55 PM) could you have some trick to finish rubik 3x3 faster. i take 1 minutes to finish. What method are you using?Added on May 1, 2008, 3:18 pm QUOTE(fookiat @ Dec 16 2007, 02:51 PM) lol.. NO! would have gotten it if Ipoh got Toy R US. I heard that peter's black hole is not easy to solve. Lotsa combination.I'm actually thinking of playing another kind of puzzle since I broke my fake Rubiks. Anyone heard of Peter's Black Hole? This post has been edited by teezackwhy: May 1 2008, 03:18 PM |
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Hello guys.
I've been trying to find Malaysian Cubers for a long time, glad to see that at least there are some Malaysians who are interested in things like this. I start cubing at November 2007, in which I get my first Rubik's Cube from Cameron Highland, of course not an official one. It had broken in weeks time, I've gone through a month without having a cube on my hand, yea that's a torture >.<, because I was at Melaka and there is no TRU in Melaka. In the beginning of this year, I finally got myself an official cube worth RM24.90 Now I've been playing with my official cube for almost 5 months and my time has improved from 90 seconds to 30 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HXvzZlB8Zk This is my video of solving Rubik's Cube, I am using the Fridrich Method. Hopefully I can reach sub-20 by this year. |
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anyone here know where to buy DIY rubik and rubik's stickers in Malaysia? Shipping from other country is too expensive=(
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anyone here know how to speedcubing?
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i never get to solve it, started with an unsolved rubik (it's a hand down) with no instruction too..hadn't got chance to get spend time of interest ^^" irrelevant to this thread but i like to share is...start with a solved one to get proper hype...cheers!
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you can get a japanese DIY cube from toys r us but its like rm79.90 i think. i believe singapore is a good place to look for cube but stickers quite expensive >.<. Im currently using a white DIY cube from china (which supposedly is better than the jap one but i denu).
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Jul 15 2008, 08:46 PM
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i bought 3x3 rubik cube at toys r us for rm29.9...but now the sticker seems like to peel off...is there any cube that is not sticker type?easy to handle
btw..i use an basic method...get layer by layer... |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:29 PM
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I heard people said that china is better than original DIY rubik's cube and cheaper
Finally ordered stickers from china. Can help my cube change a new clothe soon XD @adeas My friend bought a cube which is no sticker but is paint , but at last the paint getting worse and worse. So buy sticker for your cube is a best way =) This post has been edited by jingle: Jul 15 2008, 09:30 PM |
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Jul 26 2008, 12:28 AM
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oh ok...but how much china sticker?btw...what is ur personal record jingle?
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Jul 26 2008, 03:08 AM
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nice to know there's speed cuber here!!!
i try cubik more than 10yrs back during form4-5 time! my best time is about 1min using a formula on a old mag. not playing for long, now already forgot the last few steps..... and i just only found out online there's a lot of improved formula for it but lazy already!! ;p |
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Omgomgomg there's a rubik's thread.
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Jul 27 2008, 12:06 AM
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i play...
actualy its a very nice game tat can fill your time up i even own a 6x6 rubik(bought from toys'r'us) |
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my record is average 1m 50s....duno how to speed more...u guys know where to find any suitable grease to put inside the cube?
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QUOTE(adeas @ Jul 27 2008, 10:58 AM) my record is average 1m 50s....duno how to speed more...u guys know where to find any suitable grease to put inside the cube? 3x3?My timing if I use F2L+OLL+PLL - 1 min 30 secs  If I use totally beginner's method - 1 min.  WTF.How is that possible I can do beginner's method faster than my F2L. WTF. |
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Jul 27 2008, 11:12 PM
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rubik 3x3 and also 4x4 also got play
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Jul 28 2008, 07:22 PM
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where u buy the white DIY?
online buy? |
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I have rubik's cube lying around my room but have yet to solve them. Hopefully Ill learn a trick or two from here. ^^
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There's a handful of tutorials on how to solve the rubiks in the internets.
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Funny bumping into darrenkhu & teezackwhy here, although not surprising.
How are you guys doing? Practising hard for August? Why in the world would you get stickers from China? Get them from cubesmith.com. They're worth it. Better yet, get tiles.  QUOTE How is that possible I can do beginner's method faster than my F2L. WTF. That's normal, bro. Just practice your Fridrich, it'll get faster. |
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rubik cube so hard lo...... |
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guys, anyone interested in buying DIY Speedcube? i'm planning to buy in bulk from china...but need more ppl who wans to buy..
read more about it here : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/754824 This post has been edited by nTHtoSEy: Jul 30 2008, 06:39 PM |
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Replied to your thread.
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QUOTE(cleave @ Jul 29 2008, 06:20 PM) Funny bumping into darrenkhu & teezackwhy here, although not surprising. gerrandchong? ting yi ? mimi's friend?How are you guys doing? Practising hard for August? Why in the world would you get stickers from China? Get them from cubesmith.com. They're worth it. Better yet, get tiles. That's normal, bro. Just practice your Fridrich, it'll get faster. |
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hey guys, i just bought a rubik's cube from TRU. i'm new to this stuff and kinda noob in solving it. i hope 1 day i can achieve as fast as some of u guys here.
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Anyone over here sub60?
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Aug 3 2008, 03:06 AM) Anyone over here sub60? I should think so. Welcome, SHOfrE3zE! |
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QUOTE(jingle @ Aug 2 2008, 01:12 AM) gerrandchong? ting yi ? mimi's friend? which one is gerradchong? he's a sub25 -.- |
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QUOTE(nTHtoSEy @ Aug 4 2008, 03:58 PM) which one is gerradchong? he's a sub25 -.- fireace123 is gerradchong if not mistaken.he is my friend's friend. my friend said he can solve 2x2 blindfoldedThis post has been edited by jingle: Aug 6 2008, 12:42 PM |
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anyone here is selling eastsheen cubes,jumbo 3x3x3 cube,mefferts pyramid, 3x3x5 extended or any other special cubes??
I NEED ONE. |
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me sub 4min so far..
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Hi...I'm new here...since u all talk about rubiks cube here may I know where we can get the 5x5x5 others than TRU...they are so expensive...I just bought the 4x4x4 cube...it cost me RM 80....and where can I learn how to solving cubes blindfolded...so many people do it nowadays...sure got website that tell about this...
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QUOTE(akubas @ Aug 18 2008, 03:23 PM) Hi...I'm new here...since u all talk about rubiks cube here may I know where we can get the 5x5x5 others than TRU...they are so expensive...I just bought the 4x4x4 cube...it cost me RM 80....and where can I learn how to solving cubes blindfolded...so many people do it nowadays...sure got website that tell about this... You might wanna checkout the Eastsheen cubes for those 4x4x4 & 5x5x5. They're sold online. However, I've heard that ToyCity sells them too (1Utama branch?).  As for blindfold solving, I think this site might be useful:- http://www.cubefreak.net/blindfoldcubing.html |
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Hi, just to intro myself here. Newbie to rubik's cube. Now can solve by LBL method. I'm looking into Human Thistlethwaite Algorithm in Heise website. Anyone can guide me on that? Don't understand the instruction there and the youtube link provided don't help much at all.
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5x5x5 rules! got one for TRU a few months ago but yeah, its expensive
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QUOTE(slacker @ Aug 19 2008, 08:07 PM) Hi, just to intro myself here. Newbie to rubik's cube. Now can solve by LBL method. I'm looking into Human Thisthethwaite Algo in Heise website. Anyone can guide me on that? Don't understand the instruction there and the youtube link provided don't help much at all. Fark wei I saw that tutorial before. I can't understand shit.  |
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Well, I can sub-25 with my DIY cube, but not OFFICIAL cube;
I say this because the coming Toy R Us competition only allows OFFICIAL cubes, I have a hard time using it. P/S:Toy R Us doesn't sell any 6X6 cubes, 6X6 and 7X7 only produced by V-cube for now. This post has been edited by fireace123: Jan 25 2009, 08:43 PM |
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Aug 20 2008, 09:34 PM) ah.. Whoa~ PRO! Never thought that my name would be mentioned here, yea I am gerrardchong. Well, I can sub-25 with my DIY cube, but not OFFICIAL cube; I say this because the coming Toy R Us competition only allows OFFICIAL cubes, I have a hard time using it. To jingle: now I can solve 3X3 blindfold too P/S:Toy R Us doesn't sell any 6X6 cubes, 6X6 and 7X7 only produced by V-cube for now.  |
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anyone doing bulk for the stickers from cubesmith?
(unreliable postage in malaysia - therefore have to pay $15 (if not mistaken) for the reliable postage... and that would be very expensive..) |
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Sep 6 2008, 11:45 PM
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rubiks, i can solve it.. but i wan to learn the more pro way la, i saw the most pro 1 is memorise 50++ formulas for the last step depending different combinations
Added on September 6, 2008, 11:46 pmbtw im seeking rubik's key chain, any1 knows where got sell? This post has been edited by fishooi: Sep 6 2008, 11:46 PM |
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Sep 7 2008, 12:44 AM
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toys r us (mid valley) sells the key chain.. (rm20 if not mistaken).
TRU (mv) restock already.. 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 3x3 japanese diy, keychain.. |
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Sep 7 2008, 10:40 AM
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Just got my 3x3x3 rubik's cube from TRU Subang Parade. XD I can solve it within 10 minutes after playing for the whole night.
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Sep 8 2008, 03:38 PM
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i can solve it on average about 90 seconds......hehehe.......new player here too....played a few nights in a row now only can achieve times like this...
using the LBL method too....easiest method....if i'm free, i'll learn more methods...hehe.... |
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Sep 10 2008, 08:00 PM
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Do any1 knows where to get rubik cube's sticker??
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Sep 11 2008, 09:27 AM
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go to here, nTHtoSEy is doing bulk for tile stickers from cubesmith.
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Sep 12 2008, 07:48 PM
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some info that might be useful for you guys:
Ace Hardware in Midvalley - somehow can't find the CRC Heavy Duty and the Food Grade... kena sapu by cubers? lol Action City in The Gardens MV - sells Eastsheen keychain, 2x2, 4x4 (rm50) and 5x5 (rm70).. This post has been edited by zxmn: Sep 12 2008, 07:49 PM |
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Sep 12 2008, 08:41 PM
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i didnt know theres an action city in gardens >.<
hehe, im a sub-50 for my 3x3x3 cube. Still learning how to blindfold, i jsut cant seem to remember the positions =.= which timer do you guys use? online one or download or got the real timer? |
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Sep 18 2008, 09:49 PM
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hi guys! im a new cuber, using the Toys are Us cube without lube.
My time is 50secs what time you guys have? btw, i saw the bulk for the cubes and actually which is better Type A, C or D, got difference wan ah? |
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Sep 19 2008, 03:04 AM
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how about we come out for TT then sharing the method how to solve it
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Sep 21 2008, 04:57 AM
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u all know where can get low price cube???
i wan buy a cheap 1 2 train 1st... next time only buy expensive & nice 1 for play.. ^^ |
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Sep 25 2008, 07:07 PM
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Hi, I'm selling cubes at LYN.
Highly quality ones for speedcubing! Just click it n shopping!!! DiYKit Cubes This post has been edited by CubeFreak: Sep 25 2008, 07:07 PM |
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Sep 27 2008, 06:27 PM
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er.. any one know how to blind solve rubik cube? learning now.. the method of memorizing.. abit confusing.. :s ~
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Sep 28 2008, 01:06 PM
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what method are you learning on?
the 3-cycle-method? or the more efficient M2 method? I know only the 3-cycle-method, tried once to learn M2, but it's abit complicated |
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Sep 28 2008, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Sep 28 2008, 01:06 PM) what method are you learning on? i not quite sure what is 3-cycle-method, and M2 method..the 3-cycle-method? or the more efficient M2 method? I know only the 3-cycle-method, tried once to learn M2, but it's abit complicated i learn one is starting by memorize each coner pieces and turn clock wise / anti clock wise, with a buffer zone ... that one... got easier way ?? can teach teach?  |
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Sep 29 2008, 07:28 AM
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... everything price increased rm5 in TRU mv..
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Sep 29 2008, 09:29 AM
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i think now only MV... every place around Msia's punya TRU also increased the rubik price by Rm5
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Sep 29 2008, 10:12 AM
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http://cubefreak.net/blindfoldcubing.html
this is macky's site, it has both the methods i mentioned yea TRU increased the price AGAIN, imagine half year before the price for 3x3x3 is RM24.90 but now you can only get 2x2x2 with that price! |
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Sep 29 2008, 11:37 AM
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if it increase RM5 means normal 3x3 cube already RM35
 the speed cube i sell only RM1 extra let us spread the speed cubing "awareness" |
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Sep 29 2008, 12:10 PM
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yea, stupid TRU
i wonder what's the price for cubes of TRU in other country |
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Sep 29 2008, 01:08 PM
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when i saw the japanese DIY.. big and broad 84.95 i was like.. rm5 discount?
(coz i remember it was quite expensive and i thought it was 89.90).. .. till i saw the rubiks 5x5.. 84.95.. no.. i bought it for 79.90.. and then only i remembered.. the japanese DIY was 79.90.. then checked out the rest.. 4x4 also 84.95.. 3x3.. rm34.90..... ""for those who dunno, you can get eastsheen 4x4 for rm50 and 5x5 for rm70 at the gardens (action city)  (though I didn't buy them.. no $~)This post has been edited by zxmn: Sep 29 2008, 04:07 PM |
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Sep 29 2008, 01:11 PM
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the 4x4x4 and 5x5x5 price is the same.. :s 84.95 in TRU... zzz
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Oct 1 2008, 12:56 AM
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Hello guys! Glad to see a thread about Rubik's cube here. Anybody has any tips on improving my F2L skill? The best I got was sub 40 with 2-look OLL and PLL.
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Oct 1 2008, 10:11 AM
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quote from macky
[go SLOW and look AHEAD] which i failed to do so >.< |
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Oct 3 2008, 07:53 PM
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for blindfold i dont think m2 is more efficient than 3cycle, it comes down to preference, eastern country ppl (china, japan) usually tends do do the 3cycle where as western ppl prefer m2. both equally good in my opinion. (i use 3 cycle but my memorisation sucks). currently sub40 with 2look oll pll but learning 3lookll now
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Oct 3 2008, 10:26 PM
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o.O izit,
cause' I didn't really look into detail for M2 anyway i will try to learn the M2 method, wanna find ways to improve my blind fold time |
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Oct 3 2008, 10:45 PM
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Mmm let's see.
My cross takes around 10 ~15 seconds F2L - 30~40 OLL + PLL 10~15 = 1 min ++ T_T How to speed up? |
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Oct 3 2008, 11:06 PM
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first thing, cross, get it done in 5 seconds
F2L, improve your observation |
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Oct 5 2008, 09:48 PM
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Hi...All Bro...Now i Looking For Pyramid Rubik ???
I Find Many Shop Already But Nvr Found Ler....Can Some 1 Tell me where can buy it. This post has been edited by melvin1314: Oct 11 2008, 09:08 PM |
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Oct 6 2008, 12:54 AM
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you can try the following link, see if the TS accept order for it
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/754824 |
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Oct 6 2008, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 3 2008, 10:45 PM) Mmm let's see. your cross on top or bottom, do on bottom can speed up. F2L im assuming ur using fridrich since u didnt specify corners and edges so try looking ahead more.My cross takes around 10 ~15 seconds F2L - 30~40 OLL + PLL 10~15 = 1 min ++ T_T How to speed up? I'm not amongst the best cubers in malaysia (T_T) but i tend to finish cross+f2l around 25-30 seconds eventho i suck at looking ahead. Improve your cross time smile.gif QUOTE(melvin1314 @ Oct 5 2008, 09:48 PM) Hi...All Bro...Now i Looking For Pyramid Rubik ??? if u stay in kl/pj. apparently summit (the one near subang) got sell rm19 pyraminx (i think thats what u mean la). i wanna buy but no time to goI Find Many Shop Already But Nvr Found Ler....Can Some 1 Tell me where can buy it. This post has been edited by darrenkhu: Oct 6 2008, 11:19 PM |
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Oct 8 2008, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 3 2008, 10:45 PM) Mmm let's see. My cross takes around 10 ~15 seconds F2L - 30~40 OLL + PLL 10~15 = 1 min ++ T_T How to speed up? cross - there nothing to it you just need to practice practice practice - do your cross on the bottom, much easier transaction to f2l f2l -train yourself to do it really really slowly without pausing this will improve your lookahead thus you time. -learn fingertrick might help abit offtopic; hay darren we when same school in form 1.chempaka was it?haha |
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Oct 9 2008, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(melvin1314 @ Oct 5 2008, 09:48 PM) Hi...All Bro...Now i Looking For Pyramid Rubik ??? someone sellin it here too http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/788013I Find Many Shop Already But Nvr Found Ler....Can Some 1 Tell me where can buy it. |
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Oct 9 2008, 01:20 PM
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QUOTE(nTHtoSEy @ Oct 9 2008, 10:28 AM) thanks for the information, gonna get some |
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Oct 10 2008, 02:23 AM
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hmm i'm currently using the layer to layer solve and takes about 3:47 to solve it most of the times.....
is that the normal time for layer to layer solve? actually any pro can list down ALL the type of solve? or at least the famous 1? and then the average time you're suppose to get with the solve? so we can know if we're doing good or not... i would also love to request for anyone to have the video (the good ones) that can teach the solve or any tricks, like how you're suppose to hold your cubes and so on so that we all can improve on this. some videos are just so dam sucks. |
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Oct 10 2008, 12:05 PM
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Actually, there is no so called "supposed time", that's why we've got people who can solve under 10 seconds and people who uses over 1 minute.
It's depend on your own cubing technique, e.g. finger tricks, algorithms you use, cube you use. Me myself with LBL, 4 look LL, I can get it done in sub-40, and no it's not good, there are people who can sub-30. And as for the method, the famous one are Fridrich, Petrus and Roux. Fridrich method is the method used by most of the top cuber, I would say the top 10 in WCA website are all using Fridrich. Petrus method is said to use the least step to solve. This method is based on block building, and looking ahead is very important in this solve in order to get good time. Roux method is similar to Petrus but this method needs to inspect 5 pieces at the starting instead of 4 of Petrus and Fridrich. Also, this method uses M slice very often, in which, change of gripping is less often. There are hell lots of videos available on youtube which you can find finger tricks, tutorial on each methods, even algorithms, give some patience to watch them. For the gripping, I can give some idea here. For right hander, use your left hand to grip, hold 4 pieces of bottom left corner(reference to F face) with your left thumb, you middle finger and ring finger on the opposite site, free up your index finger in order to push U'. Basically that's the idea, hope you can get it, watch more videos to get a clearer image. |
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Oct 11 2008, 09:08 PM
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Oct 11 2008, 11:02 PM
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lol why are you so desperately find black ones,
I am bored with the normal black colour, I would prefer other colour else, to be more special +.+ |
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Oct 11 2008, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 3 2008, 11:06 PM) first thing, cross, get it done in 5 seconds Cross so fast. Wa. @_@F2L, improve your observation QUOTE(darrenkhu @ Oct 6 2008, 11:16 PM) your cross on top or bottom, do on bottom can speed up. F2L im assuming ur using fridrich since u didnt specify corners and edges so try looking ahead more. I do it on the bottom. Yeah fridich intuitive.I'm not amongst the best cubers in malaysia (T_T) but i tend to finish cross+f2l around 25-30 seconds eventho i suck at looking ahead. Improve your cross time smile.gif if u stay in kl/pj. apparently summit (the one near subang) got sell rm19 pyraminx (i think thats what u mean la). i wanna buy but no time to go BTW did you memorise the algorithm for fridich? (I assume you're using it) QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 8 2008, 08:29 PM) cross Ahh I see. =D- there nothing to it you just need to practice practice practice - do your cross on the bottom, much easier transaction to f2l f2l -train yourself to do it really really slowly without pausing this will improve your lookahead thus you time. -learn fingertrick might help abit QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 10 2008, 12:05 PM) Actually, there is no so called "supposed time", that's why we've got people who can solve under 10 seconds and people who uses over 1 minute. Waa elaboration. Nice. It's depend on your own cubing technique, e.g. finger tricks, algorithms you use, cube you use. Me myself with LBL, 4 look LL, I can get it done in sub-40, and no it's not good, there are people who can sub-30. And as for the method, the famous one are Fridrich, Petrus and Roux. Fridrich method is the method used by most of the top cuber, I would say the top 10 in WCA website are all using Fridrich. Petrus method is said to use the least step to solve. This method is based on block building, and looking ahead is very important in this solve in order to get good time. Roux method is similar to Petrus but this method needs to inspect 5 pieces at the starting instead of 4 of Petrus and Fridrich. Also, this method uses M slice very often, in which, change of gripping is less often. There are hell lots of videos available on youtube which you can find finger tricks, tutorial on each methods, even algorithms, give some patience to watch them. For the gripping, I can give some idea here. For right hander, use your left hand to grip, hold 4 pieces of bottom left corner(reference to F face) with your left thumb, you middle finger and ring finger on the opposite site, free up your index finger in order to push U'. Basically that's the idea, hope you can get it, watch more videos to get a clearer image. Added on October 11, 2008, 11:20 pmI lubed my DIY china cube4you.com cube with WD-40 and it does wonders. Ah well I'm prepared for the worst tho (core melting) in like 1 year? This post has been edited by eXPeri3nc3: Oct 11 2008, 11:20 PM |
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Oct 12 2008, 01:13 AM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 11 2008, 11:19 PM) Cross so fast. Wa. @_@ It's already more than half the total time of world record, lol QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 11 2008, 11:19 PM) Ah well I'm prepared for the worst tho (core melting) in like 1 year? Take real good care of your cube, else it won't last as long as you expect it to be  |
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Oct 12 2008, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 12 2008, 01:13 AM) It's already more than half the total time of world record, lol World record 6 secs T_T how the hell T_TTake real good care of your cube, else it won't last as long as you expect it to be |
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Oct 12 2008, 01:32 AM
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Oct 12 2008, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 12 2008, 01:32 AM) That's god damn fast.How long can you inspect a cube? |
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Oct 12 2008, 01:43 AM
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15 seconds, but the pros usually only use up half of the time
Added on October 12, 2008, 1:48 amit was a PLL skip btw This post has been edited by fireace123: Oct 12 2008, 01:48 AM |
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Oct 12 2008, 01:58 AM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 12 2008, 01:43 AM) 15 seconds, but the pros usually only use up half of the time I noticed that he did 3 turns, and fill up one slot. @_@Added on October 12, 2008, 1:48 amit was a PLL skip btw |
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Oct 12 2008, 08:50 AM
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he already has one pair filled up after completing the cross,
it's written in the vid |
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Oct 12 2008, 11:13 AM
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Xtended Cross? @_@ Damnit
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Oct 12 2008, 11:29 AM
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lol
that's what we call PRO |
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Oct 12 2008, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 11 2008, 11:02 PM) lol why are you so desperately find black ones, hihi...do u know where can found black color base 1?I am bored with the normal black colour, I would prefer other colour else, to be more special +.+ |
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Oct 12 2008, 12:54 PM
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nope I don't know,
sorry can't help |
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Oct 12 2008, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 10 2008, 12:05 PM) Actually, there is no so called "supposed time", that's why we've got people who can solve under 10 seconds and people who uses over 1 minute. Yeah, i'm not asking for the best time, just the supposed time like ermm... since i'm new and i need 3:47 to solve by using Layer By Layer(LBL is it? Its hard to understand all the shortcuts you guys used) so i guess probably sub 4 minutes is a good time for newbie to solve using the LBL.It's depend on your own cubing technique, e.g. finger tricks, algorithms you use, cube you use. Me myself with LBL, 4 look LL, I can get it done in sub-40, and no it's not good, there are people who can sub-30. And as for the method, the famous one are Fridrich, Petrus and Roux. Fridrich method is the method used by most of the top cuber, I would say the top 10 in WCA website are all using Fridrich. Petrus method is said to use the least step to solve. This method is based on block building, and looking ahead is very important in this solve in order to get good time. Roux method is similar to Petrus but this method needs to inspect 5 pieces at the starting instead of 4 of Petrus and Fridrich. Also, this method uses M slice very often, in which, change of gripping is less often. There are hell lots of videos available on youtube which you can find finger tricks, tutorial on each methods, even algorithms, give some patience to watch them. For the gripping, I can give some idea here. For right hander, use your left hand to grip, hold 4 pieces of bottom left corner(reference to F face) with your left thumb, you middle finger and ring finger on the opposite site, free up your index finger in order to push U'. Basically that's the idea, hope you can get it, watch more videos to get a clearer image. and like Fridrich, some ppl say they take longer to solve with this, while faster with LBL but most pro use frid to solve fast....so again its abit confusing  For your gripping, if its Thumb on the 4 pieces, how can we turn the 'F' or 'L'? i'm having hard time with finger tricks and gripping. |
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Oct 12 2008, 05:01 PM
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lol sorry for the terms, yea LBL means layer by layer, and LL means last layer.
People say they need more time with Fridrich because they are not yet familiar with the second step of it, F2L. F2L is what makes Fridrich to be fast, but for the newbie who just switches to Fridrich from LBL, it's understandable that he or she will take longer time. Note that it's recommended you should get your time in around 1 minute with LBL before changing to Fridrich(or any advance methods). 4 minutes is not really a good time and you've got lots of space for improvement. Meanwhile you should just train more on your LBL and eventually you will get into 2 minutes in around 1 week or less. Finger trick is actually something that suits yourself, not necessary that yours must be same with others. So it's a thing that left yourself to discover with. As for me(and probably most of the speed-cubers), F move is made by pushing the FUR(Front-Up-Right) corner using your right hand index finger, of course, your left thumb must release some tension in order for it to move. While F' will be pushing FDR(Front-Down-Right) corner with right thumb. For L, change your grip to right hand and use left hand to turn. One more thing need to know is that, the gripping is just for a reference, it doesn't mean that you need to grip that in whole solve, of course you'll have to change some gripping in order to perform faster finger tricks. |
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Oct 12 2008, 06:52 PM
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F2L means wat?
Yeah i know 4 minutes is a bad time, which i'm still trying to improve on...i think i'm taking alot of time because i do my cross quite slow as i keep have to find the right piece....and then the 2nd layer now i'm quite familiar with the algorithms so i can do it quite ok....and the last layer still take me some time as i keep need to find the piece.... Not sure what i can do to really improve now T_T Actually i not very sure what finger tricks are also....but i see those pro cubers they can do many move so fast but i think i do many regrip or the way to turn it not so good....also alot of cube bang when i twist and turn.... dont know if its the cube or my style not good. Uhm, good explaination of the grip. |
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Oct 12 2008, 07:55 PM
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sorry again for term, F2L means first 2 layer, it's the second step of Fridrich which comes after Cross.
By LBL, you will have to slot in first layer, then second layer one by one. Using F2L, you slot both layer together, we called it as F2L pair or CE(corner-edge) pair. The only thing for you to do know is only PRACTISE. With more practices you will get more and more familiar with the cube and there is no way you can't get your time improve with that. Regripping does eat some time, but in your case, it's still OK to regrip. It's sometimes depends on the person, it's how fast one can turn the cube. A quick example is, for a Fridrich solve, normally it takes around 50~60 moves, world record is 7 seconds, means the record holder is turning more than 7 moves per second. Well, if you can turn at that speed, you can get good time too. What cube are you using? DIY ones? If yes, it shouldn't stuck often, maybe it's the way you turn or the power of your turning. |
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Oct 13 2008, 03:49 AM
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oh so F2L is 1st 2 layer... lol been thinking what the hell it means for quite some time.... so fridrich must be hard cause i heard alot of looking ahead while i can only look for that 1 single piece and think how to turn it to the desired location and then do the algorithms......
yeah now i do practice alot...keep doing and doing the same thing OMFG! i need like 4-5 seconds just to find the piece that i want.... I'm using type D and C, yes DIY 1....i have type A but short of 1 cover, so i'm waiting for the seller to order it back for me.... I also dont know why...but it just keep bangs....or its hard to turn....maybe not so smooth yet cause i just got it like less then 1 week. |
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Oct 13 2008, 11:06 AM
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maybe it's the tension?
or did you do any lubrication? |
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Oct 14 2008, 03:12 AM
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thats the problem, i dont know the range of tension i should alter from.....
nope, haven't do the lube yet...i'm still breaking in the cube actually, not sure how long i still need to do the breaking but i think i'll lube when i get my cubesmith tiles and i'll do everything that time |
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Oct 14 2008, 01:06 PM
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k then, give more reviews after you've done everything
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Oct 15 2008, 05:50 AM
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OMG! i cant believe this!
I was trying to beat my own time in a set of 5, and i did below 3 minutes now...except for my fkin last set, which until now i cant solve.... i guess i need some help I'm using LBL and i already did the 1st 2 layer....but amazingly i could not do the cross on the bottom....i dont know why and i've not faced this b4..... I'm using the algo F R U R' U' F, i do it like 1 million times and still cant get the cross.... i even try to get the L shape with the blank spot in the top left corner, and then do the F R U R' U' F, but also cant...i really dont know why and leaving the cube as it is now T_T |
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Oct 15 2008, 12:03 PM
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The algo you stated is used to solve the case of a horizontal line of U face.
Maybe you didn't position it correctly? It's hard to explain in word, maybe you can post up the photo of it, I will see if I can help |
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Oct 15 2008, 04:59 PM
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 The Front  The Right  The Back  The Left  The Bottom and the Top is Blue, all blue |
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Oct 15 2008, 05:51 PM
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Where did you put your cross?
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Oct 15 2008, 07:30 PM
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did u like pop the pieces then fix it back wrongly?
if not i think it's parity or smth (dunno how they call it).. This post has been edited by nTHtoSEy: Oct 15 2008, 07:31 PM |
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Oct 15 2008, 10:03 PM
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for sure, your cube was POPed, and you didn't fix it correctly.
Just take out any edge piece, flip it and fix it back Added on October 15, 2008, 10:27 pmRemember, wrong edges come in pair This post has been edited by fireace123: Oct 15 2008, 10:27 PM |
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Oct 15 2008, 10:28 PM
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Btw guys, can WD40 work for Rubik's 3x3 cube? Will it spoil it in a short time?
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Oct 15 2008, 10:30 PM
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I heard it will, because of the petroleum base
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Oct 15 2008, 11:08 PM
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WD-40 FAQ.
QUOTE What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on? WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40. Most cubes are made from ABS material (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) According to Wikipedia, QUOTE ABS polymers are resistant to aqueous acids, alkalis, concentrated hydrochloric and phosphoric acids, alcohols and animal, vegetable and mineral oils, but they are swollen by glacial acetic acid, carbon tetrachloride and aromatic hydrocarbons and are attacked by concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids. They are soluble in esters, ketones and ethylene dichloride. About petroleum:QUOTE The hydrocarbons in crude oil are mostly alkanes, cycloalkanes and various aromatic hydrocarbons while the other organic compounds contain nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and trace amounts of metals such as iron, nickel, copper and vanadium. The exact molecular composition varies widely from formation to formation but the proportion of chemical elements vary over fairly narrow limits as follows......... So i think the WD-40 will eat up ur cube as it combines its carbon compound with the cube's carbon compound. It will seriously screw the core..but not as much on the pieces i guess.. |
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Oct 16 2008, 02:57 AM
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hmmm, how did you know my piece did pop out??
What you mean wrong edges come in pair? how did you know there's problem with the cube? So i should take out, the edge piece? or corner piece? cause i remember the corner piece is the one pop out |
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Oct 16 2008, 08:30 AM
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nope nothing wrong with the corner, the edge is the only problem.
wrong edges mean the edges that is not orientated correctly, correct orientation means the top colour of the edges should be only facing the top face. wrong edges come in pair, for example there are 3 possible orientations for edges for last layer, which is a dot, a line, or a L. all of these cases are with 2 wrong edges(1 pair) or 4 wrong edges(2 pairs). in your case, your top face is with 1 wrong edge, there is nothing like that, so I can confirm that there is some mistake when you fix it. |
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Oct 16 2008, 08:37 AM
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Lol I somehow got used to it just solve the cube with any wrong corners or edges and then in the end only I go and pop it out XD
No joke, somehow you can see it if you keep using whatever algorithms you have been using. |
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Oct 16 2008, 08:55 AM
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after more practice and getting more familiar with the cube, you can know whether is there any problem with it and you can certainly ignore it and treat as if it's correct
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Oct 16 2008, 10:16 AM
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laliloo i read earlier that you said you are taking along time solving the cross, do you solve the cross with it facing up or down?
i think with 1 turn per seconds you could solve the cube using the lbl method in 3 minutes. i suggest start practicing with the cross facing the bottom. it certainly improved my time alot. this way, not only you save time turning the cube when you go into the 2nd layer but you have abetter view of the cube and can search for the edge for the first layer much easier Added on October 16, 2008, 10:20 amsorry experience very long never visit this thread didnt reply you. erm im using the 4looklast layer. the f2l may seems intuitive at first but try applying the algrothims more and will somehow automatic di one. my problem is looking ahead T_T. so much algorithm to memorise, even more assignments by the uni T_T Added on October 16, 2008, 10:21 ameh who is the cempaka dude? yeah i was from there! This post has been edited by darrenkhu: Oct 16 2008, 10:21 AM |
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Oct 16 2008, 10:42 AM
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darrenkhu,
how's ur type-A black? sorry bout that day..haha.. |
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Oct 16 2008, 10:29 PM
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not bad, very light so i prefer my white cube more. somehow even after lubing it will still get stuck and my times are slower =.=
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Oct 16 2008, 10:42 PM
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rubiks discussion should be full with videos. i post mine first fresh from today. haha
could get better time . if wasnt for the flimsy cube.  This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 16 2008, 10:44 PM |
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Oct 16 2008, 10:49 PM
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That's fast fingertricking right thar. @_____________________@
Mine quite slow. T_T I wonder if I manage to record one trial run of mine.... very slow de. =( |
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Oct 16 2008, 11:05 PM
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its okay averybody slow at first. just come on contribute ! we need more video from the pros of lowyat
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Oct 16 2008, 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 16 2008, 11:05 PM) its okay averybody slow a first. just come on contribute ! we need more video from the pros of lowyat lol..din use the type-A/ type-D you bought? |
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Oct 16 2008, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE(nTHtoSEy @ Oct 16 2008, 11:12 PM) lol..din use the type-A/ type-D you bought? that was my type A - D hybird. with JSK cubicle its a bit flimsy haha. In next vid i use the white one. |
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Oct 17 2008, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(darrenkhu @ Oct 16 2008, 10:16 AM) laliloo i read earlier that you said you are taking along time solving the cross, do you solve the cross with it facing up or down? oh? can do it facing downwards? that means i wont know exactly if i got my cross correctly?i think with 1 turn per seconds you could solve the cube using the lbl method in 3 minutes. i suggest start practicing with the cross facing the bottom. it certainly improved my time alot. this way, not only you save time turning the cube when you go into the 2nd layer but you have abetter view of the cube and can search for the edge for the first layer much easier Added on October 16, 2008, 10:20 amsorry experience very long never visit this thread didnt reply you. erm im using the 4looklast layer. the f2l may seems intuitive at first but try applying the algrothims more and will somehow automatic di one. my problem is looking ahead T_T. so much algorithm to memorise, even more assignments by the uni T_T Added on October 16, 2008, 10:21 ameh who is the cempaka dude? yeah i was from there! actually i use alot of time looking for the piece of cube that i want....thats why it takes long time T_T now i can do it below 2 minutes adi Oh....no wonder laa u know my cube got problem....but then i really check my corner piece, and 1 piece is wrongly inserted...at least its different from the other 3, so i took it out and turn it over... and walaaa it solved |
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Oct 17 2008, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(darrenkhu @ Oct 16 2008, 10:16 AM) laliloo i read earlier that you said you are taking along time solving the cross, do you solve the cross with it facing up or down? 4 look? Link to your algo pls?i think with 1 turn per seconds you could solve the cube using the lbl method in 3 minutes. i suggest start practicing with the cross facing the bottom. it certainly improved my time alot. this way, not only you save time turning the cube when you go into the 2nd layer but you have abetter view of the cube and can search for the edge for the first layer much easier Added on October 16, 2008, 10:20 amsorry experience very long never visit this thread didnt reply you. erm im using the 4looklast layer. the f2l may seems intuitive at first but try applying the algrothims more and will somehow automatic di one. my problem is looking ahead T_T. so much algorithm to memorise, even more assignments by the uni T_T Added on October 16, 2008, 10:21 ameh who is the cempaka dude? yeah i was from there! |
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Oct 17 2008, 01:17 AM
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Hello
Alot of my schoolmates actually knows how to cube by the way. It all started from this 1 guy. He bought a rubiks cube. People started cubing after that and it even spread to other forms. Its infectios.. Anyway does anyone know how to get the siamese cube? I dont think they sell at normal stores  |
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Oct 17 2008, 07:33 AM
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u can get siamese 2x2x2 in action city. 4look = 2look oll 2 look pll? i think its pretty common among cubers one rather than learning the full oll and pll of fridrich
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Oct 17 2008, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(Jojos @ Oct 17 2008, 01:17 AM) Hello if you're ambitious enough, u can mod it yourself xDAlot of my schoolmates actually knows how to cube by the way. It all started from this 1 guy. He bought a rubiks cube. People started cubing after that and it even spread to other forms. Its infectios.. Anyway does anyone know how to get the siamese cube? I dont think they sell at normal stores check this out guys : http://speedcubing.com/ton/siamese.htm This post has been edited by nTHtoSEy: Oct 17 2008, 07:49 PM |
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Oct 17 2008, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 10 2008, 12:05 PM) Fridrich method is the method used by most of the top cuber, I would say the top 10 in WCA website are all using Nope...Jasum Baum uses zb but too bad he is top 11 on the WCA 3x3 average list now..QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 12 2008, 07:55 PM) Regripping does eat some time, but in your case, it's still OK to regrip. the world record 7.08 seconds is a lucky solve... fridrich method have 4 steps and he skipped the 4th step(pll)..I don't think he could have got that time with a non-lucky solve.. btw..I can see that all the 2x2,3x3,4x4 single solves world record are lucky solves... check the time for 2x2 single world record holder, and check his average.. then check 4x4 single record holder and his average.. It's sometimes depends on the person, it's how fast one can turn the cube. A quick example is, for a Fridrich solve, normally it takes around 50~60 moves, world record is 7 seconds, means the record holder is turning more than 7 moves per second. Well, if you can turn at that speed, you can get good time too. What cube are you using? DIY ones? If yes, it shouldn't stuck often, maybe it's the way you turn or the power of your turning. We should see the average record of the cuber to know if he/she is the best cuber.....just started cubing 4 months+ ago, now around average 26~28 secs.. using cross on bottom, f2l(intuitive, as in no algorithms), 2 look-oll and 1 look pll.. I think the main thing for getting fast times is not by having good turning speed.. I competed with most of my friends doing R U' x63 and I can say I lost to most of them...even ppl that don't even know how to cube can turn faster than me.. and ppl at average 2 mins can turn faster than me...my fastest time for R U' x63 is around 37~38 seconds..and usually take me 40+ seconds for it.. (lots of ppl think that someone that can solve the cube in 20~30 seconds have fast turning speed..so I can prove u wrong )the main thing for getting fast times is looking ahead(look for next move while solving what u r doing at that time) and delay...just turn at a normal rate(2 turns+ per second) with almost 0 delay and u should be getting average 30~35 secs...but that is of course with any speedsolving(3x3) advance methods (fridrich, petrus, roux, vh, zb, corner first, waterman, heise and more...). This is because u just need less than 70 turns on average to solve the whole cube..compared to beginner methods (which needs up to 100~150 turns to solve the cube).. for my experience, I can say that practicing a lot don't really help u to improve ur times so fast..but, learning new methods and doing lots of experiment on how to solve the cube with the least moves and experiment on how to solve the cube with as little cube rotations as possible will actually pull ur times down very fast.. I practice around 30 mins a day..if weekends that I am really free then around 1 hour or more..(not realy a lot compared to some ppl that practice 3~12 hours a day )anyways..if anyone have more interest in cubing...try going to cube forums to get more info on cubing..it really helps u to improve.. http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4 : this is a world wide cubing forum...lots of info.. http://www.malaysiancube.com/forum/index.php : and of course, Malaysian cube forum... This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 17 2008, 02:29 PM |
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Oct 17 2008, 04:28 PM
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lol i really suck at R U`x63 in the first 5 turn will definitely lockup
or mix it up end up doing R U`x63 for half an hour just to found out its messed up.here an awesome example of R U`x 63 Syuhei Omura R U` x 63 i bet since Neutral from speedsloving you must at least watched it  |
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Oct 17 2008, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 17 2008, 04:28 PM) lol i really suck at R U`x63 in the first 5 turn will definitely lockup ya...watched it quite long ago...those ppl only are called fast fingerspeed... I am 4 times slower than him or mix it up end up doing R U`x63 for half an hour just to found out its messed up.here an awesome example of R U`x 63 Syuhei Omura R U` x 63 i bet since Neutral from speedsloving you must at least watched it omg... u did R U' x63 for half an hour and did not realize u messed it up in between? As in.. even u turn 1 second 1 turn also just need 2 mins at max..but I don' think anyone will turn that slow...3 turns per sec is reasonable for most ppl.. since u just performing the same thing over and over again.. This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 17 2008, 07:19 PM |
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Oct 17 2008, 07:43 PM
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yea . if my friend didnt bother to ask me i would still be doing it untill reach KL haha. One hell of a way to spent itime on a trip
lol i just noticed i started cubing exactly 2 month after you haha 25/7/2008  |
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Oct 17 2008, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(maymay @ Oct 17 2008, 05:08 PM) where can i buy this cube in KL? what kind of cube are u referring to? |
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Oct 17 2008, 09:07 PM
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you can buy it Toy R Us One utama ,KLcc.midvalley ,subang parade.for Rm 34.90
if you wanna buy 444 or 555 you can buy it at ActionCity @ OneUtama for 49.90 and 59.90?(cant remember price for 555) |
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Oct 17 2008, 09:16 PM
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5x5x5 is rm70 i think? 69.90 ga? lol XD
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Oct 17 2008, 09:22 PM
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can buy 3x3 diy speed cube from me too xD
RM36 only...much better compared to the RM34.90 at toy'r'us.. |
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Oct 17 2008, 09:27 PM
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eh... I thought rubik's 3x3 rm24.90 now? I just saw that price 2 weeks ago in klcc... but rubik's japanese speedcube set raised to rm84.90.. same goes to 4x4 and 5x5 .. all rm84.90...
oh ya, pavillion also got sell... in parkson grand(toys r us section at top floor)... and now all toys r us got sell rubik's magic...go get one if u r interested.. This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 17 2008, 09:29 PM |
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Oct 17 2008, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(maymay @ Oct 17 2008, 09:30 PM) yours one and toy'r'us one got what difference? chinese DIY can set the tension either you want it loose or tight its you choice.while rubiks storebought(rubiks at toy r us) the tension vary from cube to cube and you cannot adjust the tension of it,at most of the time you get it quite stiff but if your lucky you get a good loose one .Its like cherry picking. but if you would like to buy the chinese Diy i recommend Type C. Type C its actually replica of rubiks DIY the Rm 84.90 at toy r Us. It use the same mold as rubiks Diy 2006?or was it 2007( i forgot which year , but they say the best rubiks DIY batch was the 2006 mold, idontknow never got one for myself)  This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 17 2008, 09:40 PM |
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Oct 17 2008, 09:42 PM
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but most online cubers recommend old type A... they said that is the best cube ever.. even better than type C or rubik's diy..not sure about it..that is just what everyone says in forum.. but more to personal preference I guess..
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Oct 17 2008, 10:00 PM
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i like the one zzzonked got for me. not sure what type is it. i think type a is really really light =.=
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Oct 17 2008, 10:14 PM
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yea i guess so.
type A cut corners well but pop o so damn much.once i was solving it was doing the Z perm it all when smooth untill M2 U M2 U M U2 M2 U2[ M U2] sent the whole damn LL flying .well it wasnt all 2 edge piece and corner piece. the old type D i heard was insane.the old core and screws. they said is on par with type A and it doesnt pop as much as type A the new one. sucks max if you have the new screw .it will make you decapitated yourself. DEE JA VOO (from speedsloving ) found away to make the screw intact anyone tried? |
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Oct 17 2008, 10:25 PM
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Loctide? Which is pretty expensive...
But I am trying a type A + D hybrid...if the screws really suk, would try if the japanese speedcube's screw able to fit it or not.. |
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Oct 17 2008, 10:47 PM
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i tried. it the same result as the new type D screws. but i was lucky have couple of spare of old type D screw
  made a couple of hybird out it. |
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Oct 17 2008, 10:53 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 17 2008, 10:47 PM) i tried. it the same result as the new type D screws. but i was lucky have couple of spare of old type D screw is it the new or old type-D screw in ur pic?made a couple of hybird out it. |
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Oct 17 2008, 11:18 PM
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its the old one. here i show a comparison
  the old screw head is bit thicker so it fit the core nicely while then new one is thinner + the new core (black ,the old one was transparent-ish white)it tend to drill inside the core making the hole bigger.  .Making it loose averytime you solved it.This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 17 2008, 11:19 PM |
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Oct 18 2008, 12:55 AM
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some of the cubes (1st bulk) was with old screw. ONLY the white cube has the new screw. Weird enough.
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Oct 18 2008, 02:25 AM
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guess the white cube is high demanded..so they put low quality screws instead... zzz?
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Oct 18 2008, 09:23 AM
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should gotten myself My type As and Ds black. since white cube arent alllow to cube in competition? i cant remember , its quite vague since i red WCA regulation long time ago.
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Oct 18 2008, 10:50 AM
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bro...how u accomplish f2l below 30s? so hard to achieve it
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Oct 18 2008, 11:26 AM
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just the F2l? or the whole cube solve?
have you seen any video F2l video yet? petrus ,fridrich? if havent here are some awesome tutorials. Badmephisto F2l tutorial i learnt Fridrich F2l from the video. Took me while to get F2L sub -20 F2l you just need to practice practice practice alot. Improve your look ahead while inserting F2l pair track other corner and edge piece that need to pair up.It might be slow at first but, the more you practice you get comfortable with it. the more easier to spot the next F2l pair. |
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Oct 18 2008, 11:42 AM
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just f2l...i learnt jessica fridrich method already....to get cross take me 10-15s...finishing f2l about 25-30s...yeah...how to spot next f2l pair easily? u spot the edge or corner first?
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Oct 18 2008, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(nTHtoSEy @ Oct 18 2008, 12:55 AM) some of the cubes (1st bulk) was with old screw. ONLY the white cube has the new screw. Weird enough. Mine's new?  |
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Oct 18 2008, 02:16 PM
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QUOTE just f2l...i learnt jessica fridrich method already....to get cross take me 10-15s...finishing f2l about 25-30s...yeah...how to spot next f2l pair easily? to spot F2l pair need lot and lots of practice with fridrich you wont become fast overnight,nor do any other method.it just constant practice ,while practicing you spot new way to slot your F2l pair , new way to pair you edge & corner, find the algos that suit you best. that why practice is needed. not like 5 ~ 8 hours a day just couple of solves ,25 ~35 is already okay to improve your F2l if your busy. maybe you could make average out of 3 solve video. and post it here let ppl like neutral or any other veteran cuber to give advice QUOTE u spot the edge or corner first? corner first since it easier to spot white on a corner (since my cross is always white, depends on what your cross is if its green then corner with green is easier to spot then an edge piece). QUOTE Mine's new? you can unscrew it and compare with picture i post on page at. the comparison. the old on the neck is larger while the new one is thinner. This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 18 2008, 02:20 PM |
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Oct 18 2008, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 18 2008, 02:16 PM) to spot F2l pair need lot and lots of practice with fridrich you wont become fast overnight,nor do any other method.it just constant practice ,while practicing you spot new way to slot your F2l pair , new way to pair you edge & corner, find the algos that suit you best. that why practice is needed. not like 5 ~ 8 hours a day just couple of solves ,25 ~35 is already okay to improve your F2l if your busy. yeah...im not done it a night only...2 months practising fridrich...i have record my own video but with basic method...since it is faster than f2l... lol.. how fastest u are? maybe you could make average out of 3 solve video. and post it here let ppl like neutral or any other veteran cuber to give advice corner first since it easier to spot white on a corner (since my cross is always white, depends on what your cross is if its green then corner with green is easier to spot then an edge piece). you can unscrew it and compare with picture i post on page at. the comparison. the old on the neck is larger while the new one is thinner. |
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Oct 18 2008, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Oct 18 2008, 09:26 PM) yeah...im not done it a night only...2 months practising fridrich...i have record my own video but with basic method...since it is faster than f2l... lol.. how fastest u are? well you gotto to ditch you LBL for good if you want to improve on fridrich F2l that what i did. suffer the whole week around 1m12s but gradually decreasing by 15 second on the second weeks that before i learn 3 look OLL (that time using 4LLL)now averaging around 24~27 on a good day ,normal day around 26 ~ 29 , bad day can reach mid 30s |
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Oct 19 2008, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE(maymay @ Oct 18 2008, 10:55 PM) I just bought a rubik's cube from toys'r'us, I messed it and have no idea how to solve it. Lol, watch some videos tutorials and surely you can solve it Anyway you guys use all the terms just make me blur only =.=" Anyway if i do cross from bottom, doesn't that makes the algo i learn must change? |
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Oct 19 2008, 01:40 AM
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QUOTE(laliloo @ Oct 19 2008, 01:20 AM) Lol, watch some videos tutorials and surely you can solve it I thought all algos that displayed are for cross on the btm?Anyway you guys use all the terms just make me blur only =.=" Anyway if i do cross from bottom, doesn't that makes the algo i learn must change? |
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Oct 19 2008, 01:59 AM
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learn it intuitively(logic)...so u no need any algorithms for cross and first two layers...
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Oct 19 2008, 02:31 AM
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I am using intuitive F2L method, but a friend of mine that actually memorised the formulas told me that I made a lot of weird unnecessary moves. >W<
Added on October 19, 2008, 3:17 am@Mr Ace -- BTW I think I'm having a set of new screws. This post has been edited by eXPeri3nc3: Oct 19 2008, 03:17 AM |
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Oct 19 2008, 07:15 AM
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Guys, I have a problem with the grip changing thingy during F2L. It seems that I need to change a few times to get the F2L done. How can the pros just slot in the pairs without little or no grip changing?
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Oct 19 2008, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 19 2008, 02:31 AM) I am using intuitive F2L method, but a friend of mine that actually memorised the formulas told me that I made a lot of weird unnecessary moves. >W< hmm...try to look for the solution and see the amount of turns needed for each case...then create a solution urself using intuitive that the amount of moves needed is same with the solution....then u would not have any unnecessary movesAdded on October 19, 2008, 3:17 am@Mr Ace -- BTW I think I'm having a set of new screws. QUOTE(pingchen23 @ Oct 19 2008, 07:15 AM) Guys, I have a problem with the grip changing thingy during F2L. It seems that I need to change a few times to get the F2L done. How can the pros just slot in the pairs without little or no grip changing? Try to learn back slotting..as in u can create and insert ur pairs at the behind slots instead of front slots..so u will reduce ur cube rotations.. try praticing like this >> do R' U' R on a solved cube..there is already a pair there.. now insert it with R' U R... and also do L U L' to setup...then insert with L U' L'... keep doing this and soon u will get used to back slotting...This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 19 2008, 01:13 PM |
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Oct 19 2008, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Neutrals @ Oct 19 2008, 01:08 PM) hmm...try to look for the solution and see the amount of turns needed for each case...then create a solution urself using intuitive that the amount of moves needed is same with the solution....then u would not have any unnecessary moves That sounded like memorising the algo making it intuitive haha. Try to learn back slotting..as in u can create and insert ur pairs at the behind slots instead of front slots..so u will reduce ur cube rotations.. try praticing like this >> do R' U' R on a solved cube..there is already a pair there.. now insert it with R' U R... and also do L U L' to setup...then insert with L U' L'... keep doing this and soon u will get used to back slotting... And backslotting sounds nice, time to practice. |
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Oct 19 2008, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(Neutrals @ Oct 19 2008, 01:08 PM) hmm...try to look for the solution and see the amount of turns needed for each case...then create a solution urself using intuitive that the amount of moves needed is same with the solution....then u would not have any unnecessary moves Thanks for the advice! Btw, what about when pairing up? I mean the case when the corners have white facing up (since I'm using white cross), I have to change a lot of grips as well to pair it. Any method to pair up this case faster?Try to learn back slotting..as in u can create and insert ur pairs at the behind slots instead of front slots..so u will reduce ur cube rotations.. try praticing like this >> do R' U' R on a solved cube..there is already a pair there.. now insert it with R' U R... and also do L U L' to setup...then insert with L U' L'... keep doing this and soon u will get used to back slotting... |
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Oct 19 2008, 03:56 PM
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QUOTE(pingchen23 @ Oct 19 2008, 02:38 PM) Thanks for the advice! Btw, what about when pairing up? I mean the case when the corners have white facing up (since I'm using white cross), I have to change a lot of grips as well to pair it. Any method to pair up this case faster? i always try to have this case when solve it...white facing up with white cross...since it has no optional case.. yeah i want to know faster method to pair this up |
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Oct 19 2008, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Oct 19 2008, 03:56 PM) i always try to have this case when solve it...white facing up with white cross...since it has no optional case.. yeah i want to know faster method to pair this up I thought it's the same when it's solved on the bottom? Makes no difference for me. Just that I can go to F2L directly if it's on the btm without the need to change axis. |
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Oct 19 2008, 11:57 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 19 2008, 01:40 AM) I thought all algos that displayed are for cross on the btm? uhmm, i learn to solve from davebrown youtube tutorial....QUOTE(Neutrals @ Oct 19 2008, 01:59 AM) learn it intuitively(logic)...so u no need any algorithms for cross and first two layers... =.= i'm stupid... no logic sense at all T_T how? |
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Oct 20 2008, 08:32 AM
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go learn the algs then look at urself doing it, then apply intuitively.
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Oct 20 2008, 05:46 PM
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tried f2l without any algo...took 5-10mins to complete f2l...lol
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Oct 20 2008, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(Neutrals @ Oct 19 2008, 01:08 PM) hmm...try to look for the solution and see the amount of turns needed for each case...then create a solution urself using intuitive that the amount of moves needed is same with the solution....then u would not have any unnecessary moves woah this took awhile to get used to. Try to learn back slotting..as in u can create and insert ur pairs at the behind slots instead of front slots..so u will reduce ur cube rotations.. try praticing like this >> do R' U' R on a solved cube..there is already a pair there.. now insert it with R' U R... and also do L U L' to setup...then insert with L U' L'... keep doing this and soon u will get used to back slotting...  i just practiced slotting F2l pair from any position , to reduce regripping took awhile get better with it.Neutrals you know any rubiks competition? i m bored playing all slone This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 20 2008, 07:09 PM |
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Oct 20 2008, 10:02 PM
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f2l should be faster...anyone here use lars petrus method?
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Oct 20 2008, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Oct 20 2008, 10:02 PM) f2l should be faster...anyone here use lars petrus method? my fren uses petrus method.btw guys, there's a rubik's brotherhood thread in facebook, u guys can join : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17467492233&ref=ts |
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Oct 20 2008, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 19 2008, 01:19 PM) That sounded like memorising the algo making it intuitive haha. hmm...u do not need to memorize the algo... u create a brand new solution of ur own.. but that solution do exist..just that u have to find a solution that u can perform with ur own intuitive and not memorizing the algorithm for that case..And backslotting sounds nice, time to practice. QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Oct 20 2008, 07:08 PM) woah this took awhile to get used to. There was a rubiks competition few months ago...but I didn't know about it and missed it.. if not mistaken..this december maybe will have an official competition...but not sure succesful or not..they are planning to organize it.. i just practiced slotting F2l pair from any position , to reduce regripping took awhile get better with it.Neutrals you know any rubiks competition? i m bored playing all slone Slotting f2l pair from any position is very good.. but u have to be good in F and B turns to do so,..I am weak in F and B turns.. so I prefer to rotate y or y' and then use R and L moves.. oh ya...there is a cube gathering this saturday (25 October 2008) in One Utama shopping complex, damansara, petaling jaya, selangor.... morning till afternoon.. anyone interested to come? Can discuss about the gathering in this thread >> http://www.malaysiancube.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=114 This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 20 2008, 11:03 PM |
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Oct 21 2008, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE There was a rubiks competition few months ago...but I didn't know about it and missed it.. if not mistaken..this december maybe will have an official competition...but not sure succesful or not..they are planning to organize it.. Slotting f2l pair from any position is very good.. but u have to be good in F and B turns to do so,..I am weak in F and B turns.. so I prefer to rotate y oh ya...there is a cube gathering this saturday (25 October 2008) in One Utama shopping complex, damansara, petaling jaya, selangor.... morning till afternoon.. anyone interested to come? Can discuss about the gathering in this thread >> http://www.malaysiancube.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=114 25 oct ? awesome i gonna come. yea but mainly i used F ` F move if B i do cube rotation  haha your using 2look Oll & Pll? |
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Oct 22 2008, 02:13 AM
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ya 2 look oll and 1 look pll..
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Oct 22 2008, 03:00 AM
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QUOTE(Neutrals @ Oct 22 2008, 02:13 AM) ya 2 look oll and 1 look pll.. no wonder. haha i thought your still using 2look OLL &PLL getting 25s average is awesome.learnning the G perm is a pain : . maybe after exam start memo all PLL |
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Oct 23 2008, 01:07 AM
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=.= dont understand your shortcut terms at all
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Oct 23 2008, 09:51 AM
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edited: wrong post
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Oct 23 2008, 09:53 AM
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Any local place selling these ?
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Oct 24 2008, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(laliloo @ Oct 23 2008, 01:07 AM) =.= dont understand your shortcut terms at all i `ll make it simple as you know CFOP stand forCross First two layer (f2l) Orient last layer(OLL) Permute last layer(PLL) or it widely know as Fridrich . In PLL ,you have 21 different cases that you need to memorise in this 21 cases their in group consists of Edge Permutations(4 cases) Corner Permutations(3 cases) R Permutations(2 cases) J Permutations(2 cases) N Permutations(2 cases) G Permutations(4cases) Other permutations (4cases) you can look up here Dan Harris PLL algo for references. I hate G perms because the algo are long to memorise but Neutral manage to memorise them all |
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Oct 25 2008, 07:49 AM
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OMG! lol if PLL is so hard, why not just use OLL instead? is it that PLL is faster?
i'm learning how to do f2l now and i think i'm not doing too bad =p |
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Oct 25 2008, 11:14 AM
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cubers...what are ur favourite move/finger trick/algo?
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Oct 25 2008, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(laliloo @ Oct 25 2008, 07:49 AM) OMG! lol if PLL is so hard, why not just use OLL instead? is it that PLL is faster? @Laliloo . lol is not hard i just hate long algo to memorise. but i like excecuting OLL & Pll algo thou.i'm learning how to do f2l now and i think i'm not doing too bad =p haha.you need both the OLL and PLL to finish the last step of Fridrich. think of it as Two part sequence . good luck on your F2l QUOTE(adeas @ Oct 25 2008, 11:14 AM) cubers...what are ur favourite move/finger trick/algo? executing Pll & OLL  This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Oct 25 2008, 12:11 PM |
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Oct 27 2008, 12:02 PM
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do any1 know methods to solve 5x5 ??
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Oct 27 2008, 02:36 PM
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Mr Ace : I learned all pll in one short....because I was not using fridrich method before learning 2 look oll,1 look pll and f2l..I was using jasmine lee method...once want change to fridrich..I straight go to 2 look oll,1 look pll and f2l and cross... last time I use that method no form cross..is finish 1st layer corners, then only do first layer edges.. so fridrich method was a whole new thing to me..nvr use any of these 4 steps before in my previous method ~.~"
c-timhehe : any cubes above size of 3x3 can use reduction method...once u understand how reduction method works..u should be able to solve any cubes from 4x4 to 99999x99999...just takes longer time.. reduction method you can look from many sites..youtube videos or more..I learned it from dan harris site >> http://www.cubestation.co.uk/cs2/index.php?page=4x4x4/4x4x4 adeas : my favourite PLL is clockwise A perm, OLL is H case OLL(because learned a good fingertrick for that case...)..f2l I like the most because need look ahead a lot and make no pause.. form cross abit tricky sometimes..but inspection usually already find the solution.. This post has been edited by Neutrals: Oct 27 2008, 02:40 PM |
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Oct 28 2008, 11:31 PM
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can some one explain what is the meaning of the number in this
(9,12,7,4) R²U Fs R²Bs U R² http://www.ws.binghamton.edu/fridrich/Mike/permute.html |
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Oct 29 2008, 07:52 PM
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hv anyone ply 5x5 cube?
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Oct 29 2008, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(littleman @ Oct 28 2008, 11:31 PM) can some one explain what is the meaning of the number in this Hi to all, I'm new here.(9,12,7,4) R²U Fs R²Bs U R² http://www.ws.binghamton.edu/fridrich/Mike/permute.html If you are referring to (9,12,7,4) they are individual tally for each move as in (face moves, quarter moves, slice moves, and antislice moves). Whereas R²U Fs R²Bs U R² is the algorithm for that particular permutation, last layer, assigned as U. I think U and A are worth remembering since both have highest chances of occurrence with lowest number of moves required among all permutations. At least, this is my interpretation of it. Hope I'm correct. |
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Oct 29 2008, 11:06 PM
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Hi! Wah... didn't know there is Rubik's Cube here...
What is the fastest technique to solve the layer within below 30 secs. The normal layer by layer (and modified a bit to it) take a few minutes for me. This post has been edited by BasicCX: Oct 29 2008, 11:07 PM |
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Nov 1 2008, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(cloudseven @ Oct 29 2008, 07:52 PM) hv anyone ply 5x5 cube? ya I got play it..but not good in it yet..QUOTE(BasicCX @ Oct 29 2008, 11:06 PM) Hi! Wah... didn't know there is Rubik's Cube here... guimond or sun-stern method best for speedsolving 2x2 What is the fastest technique to solve the layer within below 30 secs. The normal layer by layer (and modified a bit to it) take a few minutes for me. fridrich(CFOP) method best for speedsolving 3x3 zb,petrus and heise method best for fewest moves solving 3x3 reduction method best for any cubes 4x4 and above in size This post has been edited by Neutrals: Nov 1 2008, 02:12 PM |
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Nov 8 2008, 12:18 PM
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OMG, i've just try to see the OLL and PLL and i can only say CRAZY! i can do F2L now...not very fast but succeeds all the time....but OLL and PLL is really crazy....
not to mention, i can only do cross upwards....i cant seem to do it downward T_T This post has been edited by laliloo: Nov 8 2008, 12:22 PM |
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Nov 15 2008, 06:19 PM
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Hi guys. Started cubing juz last week. Bought the Rm24.90 one from Toys'R'Us. Definitely better than the RM5 ones at pasar malam or Rm13 ones at Popular Book Stores.
Average time so far is 3 minutes. Occasionally breaking the 2 minute barrier. I can never train myself to look ahead... It feels so intuitive to solve the steps I'm doin at the moment before moving on. |
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Nov 16 2008, 08:39 PM
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hi i'm new here and i want to know if someone can solve the cube less than 30 second...i've been playing the cube for for a few month but my personal best is just 38 sec.....
Added on November 16, 2008, 8:43 pm QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Nov 15 2008, 06:19 PM) Hi guys. Started cubing juz last week. Bought the Rm24.90 one from Toys'R'Us. Definitely better than the RM5 ones at pasar malam or Rm13 ones at Popular Book Stores. hi i'm just trying to help so.....you should try the fridrich intuitive F2L it helps to cut off about 30 second if memorize all 7 cases...Average time so far is 3 minutes. Occasionally breaking the 2 minute barrier. I can never train myself to look ahead... It feels so intuitive to solve the steps I'm doin at the moment before moving on. Added on November 16, 2008, 8:56 pmum...where can i buy odd puzzle such as the megaminx or pyraminx? This post has been edited by fariq: Nov 16 2008, 08:56 PM |
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I saw a rubic Clock in Action City dunno if can play with it or just display purpose. It looks like it has only 3x3.
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Nov 17 2008, 11:06 AM
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halo i m new here
just got a 3x3x3 cube from nTHtoSEy average time 3 minute XD goin on to play 4x4x4 or 5x5x5 cube so looking around for a good 1 |
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Nov 17 2008, 04:44 PM
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im having my best cube right now...haha...
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Nov 17 2008, 06:12 PM
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QUOTE(fariq @ Nov 16 2008, 08:39 PM) hi i'm just trying to help so.....you should try the fridrich intuitive F2L it helps to cut off about 30 second if memorize all 7 cases... LOL. I learnt to solve it from a friend. After happily learning it from her (yea after gettin used to the algorithms) den only know it's the fridrich method. Yea started off wit cross den F2L den yellow cross den corner pieces. Not exactly sure if the steps are exactly fridrich or not but those are the few stages I went thru in solving a cube. Cross and F2L I solve it w/o any algo juz logic and finger tricks.Any tips like doin finger weightlifting (I ain't serious)? Or some special type of lube. Coz I been usin the same steps ppl on youtube are usin but still can hardly go under 60 secs. This post has been edited by DJFoo000: Nov 17 2008, 06:21 PM |
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Nov 17 2008, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Nov 17 2008, 06:12 PM) Any tips like doin finger weightlifting (I ain't serious)? Or some special type of lube. Coz I been usin the same steps ppl on youtube are usin but still can hardly go under 60 secs. If you want to go under 60 seconds....try lubing your cube with silicon lubricant CRC brands works best but it smells a bit when you first use it but after it dry's and break in it's fine and your cube turn's nicely....I've personally tried vaseline or petroluem jelly it's quite good but you need to relube it after a month or it with damage your cube(i've been in this situation and is my first cube that's been damage )....for pll you should visit www.cubewhiz.com and take alook at the pll page... wats your best time... |
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Nov 17 2008, 06:43 PM
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lol so far 1:09 skipping a few of the last permutations. Lucky la maybe didn't scramble enough. But on average 1:30 to 2:30. Noob time LOL.
Strangely my last steps weren't to get one full yellow side. I get a cross den orientate the cross den permute the corners and commutate the corners. |
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Nov 17 2008, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Nov 17 2008, 06:43 PM) lol so far 1:09 skipping a few of the last permutations. Lucky la maybe didn't scramble enough. But on average 1:30 to 2:30. Noob time LOL. i've used that method before my best time with that method is 1 min 03 seconds can't get faster than that thou...i've just swith from that method a month a go and it improved my time much....you can check at youtube for beginer oll and pll it's easy to understand if it's the right video.....Strangely my last steps weren't to get one full yellow side. I get a cross den orientate the cross den permute the corners and commutate the corners. Added on November 17, 2008, 6:58 pmdoes anyone here use petrus method..if there is can you teach me the last step....the 4a and 4b...i don't understand how it work's This post has been edited by fariq: Nov 17 2008, 06:58 PM |
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same as me noob rubik player,just only know make all to "T" then dun know how to done it le
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Lol a few months ago got Rubiks Cube craze in my school, during rehat, during class, during perhimpunan people trying to solve hard xD
In the end the impose new rule "Rubiks Cube atau permainan yang sama dengannya tidak dibenarkan di kawasan sekolah" They had to drop the rule, because the ones playing it are the smarty pengawas LOL! |
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QUOTE(latias93 @ Nov 17 2008, 08:04 PM) Lol a few months ago got Rubiks Cube craze in my school, during rehat, during class, during perhimpunan people trying to solve hard xD It's the same thing at my school......first was my friend then he stop playing a week....i thought it would be cool to be able to solve it so i asked him...he said one word...youtube...so when i bought a eastsheen cube and solved it during recess someone saw me and weeks later my friend started playing again and many have joined...it was like crazy ...event a teacher that teaches me borrow my cube and play it...In the end the impose new rule "Rubiks Cube atau permainan yang sama dengannya tidak dibenarkan di kawasan sekolah" They had to drop the rule, because the ones playing it are the smarty pengawas LOL! |
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QUOTE(fariq @ Nov 17 2008, 06:55 PM) does anyone here use petrus method..if there is can you teach me the last step....the 4a and 4b...i don't understand how it work's The F2L? It's just F2L! It's almost the same as Fridrich's F2L, the only difference is that, in Petrus, you can only turn the two sides that will not destroy the 2x2x3 block. For example, if you are building your block at the FLB side, you can only turn R and U to complete the F2L. I am not sure is there any "usual" way of doing it, but, for me, I will place the bottom edge first, ie, the BR edge. Then proceed with the 2 pairs of F2L. This step itself is actually not having any algorithms, you can complete the F2L intuitively. The examples in Petrus' site are different with my way though. Probably it's because I am actually Fridrich user, I am more familiar to forming the cross first, by placing the BR piece, I am actually completing the cross. |
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Nov 18 2008, 06:21 AM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Nov 17 2008, 04:44 PM) im having my best cube right now...haha... by that which cube u mean? |
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Nov 18 2008, 11:19 AM
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is anyone playing megaminx here?i found less ppl play it...
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Nov 18 2008, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Nov 18 2008, 12:50 AM) 4a and 4b? I know it's just f2l but if i use fridrich f2l there wouldn't be a cross at the top when i finished the f2l....i saw someone use the petrus and everytime he he finished the f2l there would be a cross formed on top....i want to learn it as i'am to lazy to memorize all 57 algorithm for the oll..The F2L? It's just F2L! It's almost the same as Fridrich's F2L, the only difference is that, in Petrus, you can only turn the two sides that will not destroy the 2x2x3 block. For example, if you are building your block at the FLB side, you can only turn R and U to complete the F2L. I am not sure is there any "usual" way of doing it, but, for me, I will place the bottom edge first, ie, the BR edge. Then proceed with the 2 pairs of F2L. This step itself is actually not having any algorithms, you can complete the F2L intuitively. The examples in Petrus' site are different with my way though. Probably it's because I am actually Fridrich user, I am more familiar to forming the cross first, by placing the BR piece, I am actually completing the cross. Added on November 18, 2008, 12:17 pm QUOTE(Teegy @ Nov 18 2008, 11:19 AM) is anyone playing megaminx here?i found less ppl play it... Where did you bought you megaminx and pyraminx i want to buy one...This post has been edited by fariq: Nov 18 2008, 12:17 PM |
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Nov 18 2008, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(laliloo @ Nov 18 2008, 06:21 AM) by that which cube u mean? diy type d + type-a core + cubesmith tiles + crc silicon lube inside...but still can't get below 50 s..lol |
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Nov 18 2008, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(slacker @ Aug 19 2008, 04:07 AM) Hi, just to intro myself here. Newbie to rubik's cube. Now can solve by LBL method. I'm looking into Human Thistlethwaite Algorithm in Heise website. Anyone can guide me on that? Don't understand the instruction there and the youtube link provided don't help much at all. Um, yeah. Neither the videos on youtube or that guy really made much sense to me either... but I finally figured it out and can solve with the Human-Thistlethwaite. Here is a page with what I figured out, I really hope it helps.http://sim314.s5.com/Solve/Solve.html This post has been edited by userdoubleo: Nov 18 2008, 02:50 PM |
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Nov 18 2008, 07:21 PM
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QUOTE(fariq @ Nov 18 2008, 12:10 PM) I know it's just f2l but if i use fridrich f2l there wouldn't be a cross at the top when i finished the f2l....i saw someone use the petrus and everytime he he finished the f2l there would be a cross formed on top....i want to learn it as i'am to lazy to memorize all 57 algorithm for the oll.. ahh, it seems that the problem you face is on the third step, twisting bad edges, that's exactly where I faced difficulties while learning Petrus too.It's actually not that hard, just that I was too lazy to read all description in detail. Here's the idea, fixing the "bad edges", so that after completing F2L, top cross is automatically formed. The point here is "bad edges". It's a bit difficult on how to define this term, take a look at all the animated diagram in Petrus' site, you should be able to understand. |
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Nov 18 2008, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Nov 18 2008, 07:21 PM) ahh, it seems that the problem you face is on the third step, twisting bad edges, that's exactly where I faced difficulties while learning Petrus too. thanks It's actually not that hard, just that I was too lazy to read all description in detail. Here's the idea, fixing the "bad edges", so that after completing F2L, top cross is automatically formed. The point here is "bad edges". It's a bit difficult on how to define this term, take a look at all the animated diagram in Petrus' site, you should be able to understand. but i've already visit that site month earlier and i still can't understand it......  |
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Nov 18 2008, 07:54 PM
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erm...
for instance, take white as R and green as U, the white sticker of the edges should be all facing R, the green sticker should be facing U, that's called "correct edges", anything apart from that, it's a bad ones. If the white edges aren't in R face, you can make some U and R moves to see whether it's correct or not, same applies to green ones. Hope it helps. |
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Nov 18 2008, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Nov 18 2008, 12:56 PM) diy type d + type-a core + cubesmith tiles + crc silicon lube inside...but still can't get below 50 s..lol lol i'm gonna get that soon....after i get from the seller...and hopefully he can lube for me >< |
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Nov 18 2008, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Nov 18 2008, 07:54 PM) erm... o...i understand now for instance, take white as R and green as U, the white sticker of the edges should be all facing R, the green sticker should be facing U, that's called "correct edges", anything apart from that, it's a bad ones. If the white edges aren't in R face, you can make some U and R moves to see whether it's correct or not, same applies to green ones. Hope it helps. ...thanks very much...do you know where to but megaminx or pyraminx? |
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Nov 19 2008, 12:15 AM
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i got both of them from this forum, not really remember what's the title, but should be cube collection something.
Or you can get it online from mefferts.com, I heard the shipping to Malaysia is free. Btw, the megaminx and pyraminx I bought isn't really nice in turning, if you are going for speed, buy mefferts' ones. |
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Nov 19 2008, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Nov 19 2008, 12:15 AM) i got both of them from this forum, not really remember what's the title, but should be cube collection something. oh..cool...have you joined the malaysian cube...Or you can get it online from mefferts.com, I heard the shipping to Malaysia is free. Btw, the megaminx and pyraminx I bought isn't really nice in turning, if you are going for speed, buy mefferts' ones. |
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Nov 20 2008, 09:47 AM
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Anywhere can get those non-square rubik puzzles?
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Nov 21 2008, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(laowai @ Nov 20 2008, 09:47 AM) Anywhere can get those non-square rubik puzzles? pyraminx?online cubesmith cubefreak a lot.. |
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Nov 21 2008, 11:50 AM
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Who's that? Overseas online retailer?
QUOTE(ewin @ Nov 21 2008, 09:58 AM) pyraminx? online cubesmith cubefreak a lot.. |
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Nov 21 2008, 03:17 PM
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Quackery in speedcubing?
How many of you agreed that before speedcubing a solved cube must be first scrambled before the audience of your choice - mostly for youtube viewers or other means - as part of the video evident to convince? A lots of showcase I saw on youtube neglect this important aspect of speedcubing. Most would just pick up seemingly randomised cube to begin with. The reason for doubt here being you can practice offhand to memorise, and improve moves efficiency the same scrambled cube used for the video recording without change. Not doubt with the same scrambled cube practiced relentlessly improvement over personal best in time can be recorded. For me, although I’m still new in speedcubing, the ideal methodology is to use some facility online to scramble a solved cube before speedcubing. Starting from the scrambling step, as provided by any facility, until the final solution should all be recorded in one continuous video. Here, the given scrambling algorithm and actual scrambling of a solved cube must be seen before one can start speedcubing. There should be not black out scenes, etc. the same cube must be visible all the time till the end. Just my thought. If you have any valid view to disqualify it, please share. |
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Nov 21 2008, 04:53 PM
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True, most important is he cant cheat in the real competition.
so the real winners in rubiks championships are truly the fastest. no other ppl shall prove that they are fastest without going to the real competition. |
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Nov 21 2008, 05:24 PM
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just bought 4x4x4 rubik's cube at action city mv..size smaller than standard one..but nice to try
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Nov 21 2008, 07:59 PM
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how much? is it smooth stock? or have to lubricate to make it smooth.
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Nov 21 2008, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE(NxNSquares @ Nov 21 2008, 03:17 PM) Quackery in speedcubing? I get your point. Never knew you look into that detail. How many of you agreed that before speedcubing a solved cube must be first scrambled before the audience of your choice - mostly for youtube viewers or other means - as part of the video evident to convince? A lots of showcase I saw on youtube neglect this important aspect of speedcubing. Most would just pick up seemingly randomised cube to begin with. The reason for doubt here being you can practice offhand to memorise, and improve moves efficiency the same scrambled cube used for the video recording without change. Not doubt with the same scrambled cube practiced relentlessly improvement over personal best in time can be recorded. For me, although I’m still new in speedcubing, the ideal methodology is to use some facility online to scramble a solved cube before speedcubing. Starting from the scrambling step, as provided by any facility, until the final solution should all be recorded in one continuous video. Here, the given scrambling algorithm and actual scrambling of a solved cube must be seen before one can start speedcubing. There should be not black out scenes, etc. the same cube must be visible all the time till the end. Just my thought. If you have any valid view to disqualify it, please share. |
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Nov 23 2008, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(ewin @ Nov 21 2008, 04:53 PM) True, most important is he cant cheat in the real competition. They said ignorant is bliss but willful ignorance is unheard of…so the real winners in rubiks championships are truly the fastest. no other ppl shall prove that they are fastest without going to the real competition. Never heard the high profile case of Milan Baticz vs. Matyas Kuti in the competitive cubing worlds before? The general consensus goes with Milan Baticz that Matyas Kuti is a cheater. Following was taken from Milan Baticz own words. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « …be very careful. They also said your words are your final stand. They either fly or permanently grounded. |
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Nov 23 2008, 05:22 PM
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anyone here use an original rubiks cube for speedcubing ? those normal ones , not the DIY ones i mean
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Nov 23 2008, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 23 2008, 05:22 PM) anyone here use an original rubiks cube for speedcubing ? those normal ones , not the DIY ones i mean Lol I tried. Ok la if you lube it. Can be quite smooth. |
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Nov 23 2008, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 23 2008, 11:29 PM) Lol I tried. ah , nice . may be getting one .... cause kinda desperate since friend borrowed mine since thursday ..... Ok la if you lube it. Can be quite smooth.but damn its fun , even though its only been one week since i started cubing This post has been edited by zx7177: Nov 23 2008, 11:32 PM |
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Nov 24 2008, 12:41 AM
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QUOTE(ewin @ Nov 21 2008, 07:59 PM) how much? is it smooth stock? or have to lubricate to make it smooth. rm49.80...not very smooth...no need to lube...it is not about speed for 4x4.. |
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Nov 24 2008, 01:17 AM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 23 2008, 11:32 PM) ah , nice . may be getting one .... cause kinda desperate since friend borrowed mine since thursday ..... You memorise algos or intuitive?but damn its fun , even though its only been one week since i started cubing |
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Nov 24 2008, 07:08 AM
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definitely not intuitive .... never been smart enough for solving it intuitively
learned to solve with the 7 step algorithm as used by pogobat on youtube |
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Nov 24 2008, 08:52 AM
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Oh no I thought you're using Fridich
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Nov 24 2008, 05:05 PM
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when is the next rubiks nationals? anyone knows? or any contest?
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Nov 24 2008, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 24 2008, 08:52 AM) Oh no I thought you're using Fridich now trying . but then fridrich got like way too many algorithms to remember lolz.now trying out intuitive f2l, with a 2 algorithm OLL and then a shortcut PLL which only has 3 algorithms i think . still slower than the old 7 algorithm one i used before |
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Nov 24 2008, 07:43 PM
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i really wonder how you can memorise all the OLL and PLL....the case variations too many and while i look at badmephisto OLL and PLL, OLL itself for the yellow parts, same yellow spots might have 2-3 cases depending on the rest of the yellow parts....i dont think memorising just the algo is hard... but the right algo for the right set is dam dam hard
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Nov 24 2008, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(laliloo @ Nov 24 2008, 07:43 PM) i really wonder how you can memorise all the OLL and PLL....the case variations too many and while i look at badmephisto OLL and PLL, OLL itself for the yellow parts, same yellow spots might have 2-3 cases depending on the rest of the yellow parts....i dont think memorising just the algo is hard... but the right algo for the right set is dam dam hard saw his too , but now i'm trying thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgF-ySiJRW4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8_jKjwNkeY&feature=related This post has been edited by zx7177: Nov 24 2008, 08:20 PM |
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Nov 25 2008, 02:28 AM
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any better? i mean is it better and easier to learn compared to badmephisto?
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Nov 25 2008, 03:30 PM
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Saw some in Jigsaw world, but not from rubik... about RM1xx
QUOTE(laowai @ Nov 20 2008, 09:47 AM) Anywhere can get those non-square rubik puzzles? |
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Nov 25 2008, 05:45 PM
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Meh if I have the time I'll memorise all of the Fridich F2L algos already T_T
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Nov 25 2008, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 25 2008, 05:45 PM) Meh if I have the time I'll memorise all of the Fridich F2L algos already T_T then what method are you using now ? |
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Nov 25 2008, 06:35 PM
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Intuitive Fridich method
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Nov 25 2008, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 25 2008, 06:35 PM) Intuitive Fridich method times good ?any sos ? |
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Nov 26 2008, 10:39 AM
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Where can I get the 4 by 4 and the 5 by 5 rubiks apart from Toys'us?
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Nov 26 2008, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 25 2008, 09:11 PM) times good ? Badmephisto or somewhere along those lines. I have quite a few vids, but don't refer much to them now.any sos ? Times, if lucky can get from 40~1 min++ with intuitive F2L as I didn't memorise much for the OLL and PLL. |
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Nov 26 2008, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 26 2008, 10:52 AM) Badmephisto or somewhere along those lines. I have quite a few vids, but don't refer much to them now. nice . my best is only at 1.5 mins now Times, if lucky can get from 40~1 min++ with intuitive F2L as I didn't memorise much for the OLL and PLL. |
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Nov 26 2008, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 26 2008, 02:46 PM) nice . my best is only at 1.5 mins now Beginners method? or F2l? @_@ |
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Nov 26 2008, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Nov 26 2008, 04:58 PM) Beginners method? or F2l? @_@ the beginners 7 step algorithm . my f2l is slower than it actually . i spend too much time looking and thinking |
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Nov 26 2008, 09:25 PM
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no need to memorise all pll and oll...i just memorise certain oll algo when u have cross and only one pll....
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Nov 26 2008, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 26 2008, 05:20 PM) the beginners 7 step algorithm . my f2l is slower than it actually I see. I gotta speed up ady. . i spend too much time looking and thinking |
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Nov 26 2008, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Nov 26 2008, 09:25 PM) no need to memorise all pll and oll...i just memorise certain oll algo when u have cross and only one pll.... care to share which algorithm you're talking about ? would greatly appreciate it |
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Nov 27 2008, 12:56 AM
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sounds like the fishy OLL?
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Nov 27 2008, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Nov 26 2008, 09:51 PM) care to share which algorithm you're talking about ? the 7 cases of cross...but i just focus on sune,anti-sune, and the wheel would greatly appreciate it for pll...i focus on when u get two same color on corner...but of course it faster if u memorise all oll and pll... |
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Nov 27 2008, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Nov 27 2008, 04:19 PM) the 7 cases of cross...but i just focus on sune,anti-sune, and the wheel Sune anti sune wheel? o-o?for pll...i focus on when u get two same color on corner...but of course it faster if u memorise all oll and pll... |
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Nov 27 2008, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Nov 27 2008, 04:19 PM) the 7 cases of cross...but i just focus on sune,anti-sune, and the wheel 2 look OLL ?for pll...i focus on when u get two same color on corner...but of course it faster if u memorise all oll and pll... |
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Nov 28 2008, 12:16 AM
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my mistake....sune,anti sune and wheel for oll...and one algo for pll..
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Nov 28 2008, 12:36 AM
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Lol I don't know the names =S
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Nov 28 2008, 11:45 AM
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it just the case...instead of mention case number, mention the name..lol
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Nov 28 2008, 12:12 PM
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Hey.. My cube is really oily now...
What do I use to clean it? |
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Dec 1 2008, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE(zXJaMeSXz @ Nov 28 2008, 12:12 PM) Hey.. My cube is really oily now... You have to disassemble the cube into pieces - separating the metal parts from the plastic ones. What do I use to clean it? Dissolve 1 tablespoon of baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) with the plastic pieces altogether into clean water container. Give the covered container a good shake and stir for a through rinse before changing to clean water next. You might need to repeat this step few times. The mixture of water and baking soda will acts as cleaning agent to remove all dirt and oil/grease from the plastic surface. It is non-abrasive solution or toxic to your plastic. If you find there are still minor oily residues left behind – then cut some plain writing paper into small bit pieces, immerse these scraps with the plastics into clean water container. Give them another good shake and stir for a through rinse before changing to clean water. The paper will absorb the residue oil from the plastic. Last, when you are satisfied that all oily and dirty stuffs were removed give the whole plastic pieces another bath with cleaning detergent. Rinse them thoroughly before drying with clean tower. Leave them at room for air dry. Don’t sun bath them. Alternatively, you may want to try Plexus Plastic Cleaner & Protectant if it is available in your market places to clean off the cube's plastics. This product is good at cleaning plastic material from oil and dirt. Use WD40 to clean sprays all the metal parts. This will remove any oil or dirt from them. Make sure no excessive residue of WD40 remains on the metal after drying with clean paper/tissue. Don't use WD40 on the plastics. Lube and assemble back your cleaned cube as usual. You may want to replace the old stickers, etc. This post has been edited by NxNSquares: Dec 1 2008, 10:51 AM |
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Dec 1 2008, 09:32 AM
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I sprayed WD40 directly to my core
And it seemed fine for time being, 1 month ady maybe? Hopefully it's ok. |
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Dec 1 2008, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Dec 1 2008, 09:32 AM) I sprayed WD40 directly to my core Bad idea to spray WD40 (or CRC808 Silicone Lube) onto the core's thread as that wouldn't give you a good grip over the screws resulting inconsistent springs tension. And it seemed fine for time being, 1 month ady maybe? Hopefully it's ok. |
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Dec 2 2008, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(NxNSquares @ Dec 1 2008, 09:45 AM) Bad idea to spray WD40 (or CRC808 Silicone Lube) onto the core's thread as that wouldn't give you a good grip over the screws resulting inconsistent springs tension. well not really it is advise to use silicone rather the WD40 because contain Liquefied petroleum gas which in result dissolve you cube which may break the cube`s core if you spray it too much. but in certain amount WD40 is good to break-in a tight storebought but becarefull to washed it thoroughly after one night to let it stop corroding. . the inconsistent you talk about can be easily be be avoid by randomly scramble for 5 minutes or so to even it or just a simple change of tension on a DiY. cheers. This post has been edited by Mr.Ace: Dec 2 2008, 11:32 AM |
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Dec 2 2008, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.Ace @ Dec 2 2008, 11:30 AM) well not really it is advise to use silicone rather the Both WD40 and CRC808 Silicone Lube are both - lubrication and protectant - on proper intended surfaces respectively. WD40 is widely used for metal while the CRC808 is for plastic. Both should only be used on the recommended materials as instructed.WD40 because contain Liquefied petroleum gas which in result dissolve you cube which may break the cube`s core if you spray it too much. but in certain amount WD40 is good to break-in a tight storebought but becarefull to washed it thoroughly after one night to let it stop corroding. . the inconsistent you talk about can be easily be be avoid by randomly scramble for 5 minutes or so to even it or just a simple change of tension on a DiY. cheers. Liquefied petroleum gas in WD40 is not the main cause of damaging the cube's plastic if applied on. It is the solvent (White spirit) in WD40 that infused onto porous plastic material and there it remained doing its lasting damages. Usage of WD40 just to break-in tight newly brought cube is not advisable even for a short while - your typical cleaning detergents can't reach the porosity of the plastic already made resident by the solvent. A screw and its complementary thread mate are designed as fastener to hold objects together - the greater the friction the fastener has the better and consistent it will holds the object. Any sort of lubrication on either surface - screw or its complementary thread - will defeats this engineering purpose. More so when all the spinning axial are directly perpendicular to the core+screw mechanisms that hold the pieces together - a good reason why neither the core's threads or its screws should be lubricated. An improvement of the current core + screw + spring design is to infuse the core and screws into a single unit. The infused screw is now by itself a single piece wrapped by the core - imagine all the screw glued altogether at their caps. Each thread from the "screws" should be protruding outward now from the core instead into the normal center pieces. And nuts are used to adjust the spring tension instead. The resulting improvement gives better consistency (no interplay among the screws and core), pieces hold up well as the core is now equally spaced apart and longer lasting of the core. The rest is only a matter of adjusting for equal tension and choosing the right springs, etc. ...and not get any idea of applying for patent for this newly improved core and screws design that's not your originally. Added on December 2, 2008, 3:38 pmSo how many of you out there would like to see this newly improved core and screws infusion be put into production? I leave it among your own to do the polling. ...maybe Made in Malaysia's cubes on their way. This post has been edited by NxNSquares: Dec 2 2008, 03:43 PM |
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Dec 2 2008, 08:04 PM
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just realised the silicon lube that i use uses LPG as propellant
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Dec 2 2008, 08:56 PM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Dec 2 2008, 08:04 PM) just realised the silicon lube that i use uses LPG as propellant Majority of propellant used by aerosol sprays is LPG but that doesn't mean the propellant is harmful to your plastic if the intended application on materials list clearly stated otherwise. Just check with the instructions carefully if it's suitable for plastic or not. .... which type of crc lube should i get ? If you insist on against using LPG as propellant despite being safe with plastic materials, CRC has - though you might still want to check out other brands - the Food Grade Silicone as substitute to lubricates your plastics. It uses hydrocarbon (still a sub-component of petrol chemical) as propellant. The only downside with this alternative is that you have endure slightly unpleasant smell. It's a no win situation if you really want to lube the cube. The important thing is to check with application suitability. |
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Dec 3 2008, 10:36 AM
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wow are you some kind of expert in this field?
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Dec 3 2008, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(NxNSquares @ Dec 2 2008, 08:56 PM) Majority of propellant used by aerosol sprays is LPG but that doesn't mean the propellant is harmful to your plastic if the intended application on materials list clearly stated otherwise. Just check with the instructions carefully if it's suitable for plastic or not. mine doesnt have any sign that says its meant for plastic . only rubber and vinyl 'safe' If you insist on against using LPG as propellant despite being safe with plastic materials, CRC has - though you might still want to check out other brands - the Food Grade Silicone as substitute to lubricates your plastics. It uses hydrocarbon (still a sub-component of petrol chemical) as propellant. The only downside with this alternative is that you have endure slightly unpleasant smell. It's a no win situation if you really want to lube the cube. The important thing is to check with application suitability. |
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Dec 3 2008, 11:47 PM
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i can do in less than 3 minutes, it is just memorizing the steps provided by toys`r Us..lol
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Dec 4 2008, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(zx7177 @ Dec 3 2008, 09:38 PM) mine doesnt have any sign that says its meant for plastic . only rubber and vinyl 'safe' Just proved that you don't know the differences between rubber, vinyl and plastic.  |
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Dec 4 2008, 09:34 AM
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Vinyl is plastic right?
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Dec 4 2008, 09:43 AM
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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Dec 4 2008, 09:34 AM) Vinyl is plastic right? Is all plastic vinyl? How about acrylic, is it plastic? |
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Dec 4 2008, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(NxNSquares @ Dec 4 2008, 09:29 AM) Just proved that you don't know the differences between rubber, vinyl and plastic. didnt bother to check before i sprayed it on actually but heck , the cube i'm using is only like 10 bucks This post has been edited by zx7177: Dec 4 2008, 06:50 PM |
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Dec 20 2008, 06:44 PM
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Hello, any cubers here from TAR college area or kepong area? Looking for friends to cube with. I just bought 1 yeasterday. 7 hours and i can only solve 2x3...
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Dec 21 2008, 11:58 AM
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what course are you in ?
i thought everyone there is like playing it now, no classmates who play it also ? |
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Dec 22 2008, 01:27 PM
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DPR1. lol...i did see a whole bunch of dudes playing in a class..but then cant join them coz i'm having class at that time. you from TARC also? maybe can join together teach me a bit..
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Dec 22 2008, 07:53 PM
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heh , im in DAC1. i wont mind meeting up , but i'll only be back next week though
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Dec 22 2008, 09:06 PM
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Hi, i think its cubic fever..Im joining too..say at toys r u at RM19.90 but with coupons, where can get that coupons ? normal price RM24.
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Dec 23 2008, 02:24 AM
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no need coupons. just go and pay, they will give u the 19.95 price even without coupon.
i bought mine at KLCC... i'ed sugest that you ask the staff there first... |
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Dec 26 2008, 03:53 PM
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Dec 26 2008, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(limbiwen @ Dec 26 2008, 03:53 PM) I'm playing rubik's cube and I solve it in 45 seconds. What algo you use? |
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Dec 26 2008, 09:03 PM
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dont buy rubiks brand... buy diansheng or type e. its very good and smooth cube...if ur going towards north on the highway stop at tapah rnr... they sell it there only 13 bux.. out of the box it is very bad but when u lube it its freaking smooth no need to adjust or anything i just bought it today almost the same as my type d hybrid after lubing check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OBgWIeTDQM
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Dec 28 2008, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(limbiwen @ Dec 26 2008, 03:53 PM) I'm playing rubik's cube and I solve it in 45 seconds. Video or it dosent happenAdded on December 28, 2008, 7:30 pm QUOTE(TAGreptiles @ Dec 23 2008, 02:24 AM) no need coupons. just go and pay, they will give u the 19.95 price even without coupon. yea.. now got promotion. Bought it with same price and same place..lol i bought mine at KLCC... i'ed sugest that you ask the staff there first...This post has been edited by JiaWei123: Dec 28 2008, 07:30 PM |
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Dec 30 2008, 09:37 PM
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i m playing cube and solve in 1 minute wut nao?
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Jan 3 2009, 07:25 PM
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Hi hi, im new here
so this is kind of an introduction XDanyways, can anyone list me places where they sell rubiks in Kuala Lumpur(especially DIYs and Stack mat/timer ><). I'll be going to KL next week so, im trying to find a better cube for me while im there. @Mr.Ace since macky site is not up i think this is how you progress your Cube skills 1. Aim for 40s with 2 turns per second(tps) with beginners technique 2. Aim for 30s with 2 tps with 2 look PLL and OLL ( meaning only uses 4 algorithm to solve last layer) 3. Aim for 25s (intuitive / full F2L) and full PLL 4. Sub -20 ( full OLL) Go slow but look ahead. You dont have to go really fast to reach sub-30 ( i can assure you o.o) |
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Jan 3 2009, 07:33 PM
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you can get 40s with beginners technique ?
with that i maxed out at 1min 30 secs my best now is only ~40s with fridrich 4LLL |
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Jan 4 2009, 01:09 AM
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Yup you can get to around 40s with beginners technique. Heck even my 12 year old cousin can do that >< (made me jealous though).
Well the thing is that you have to LOOK AHEAD and minimize your moves. When i was starting back in september, i used 2 beginners method. One i found from Youtube and the other one is from dans cube station. i mixed them both and resulted in around 50s-1min solve until i read shotaro macky's site ( no more host ><) and practised looking ahead with slow solves. This resulted in around 40s solves ~ Later on i memorised 3-4 looks LL and yet still stuck in around 40s for few weeks. In anycase, after getting sub-40, practise your f2l and aim for less than 7 moves per pair and of course, less than 20secs f2l |
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Jan 4 2009, 02:30 AM
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all pro here...lol...
anyways, i reply ur PM de zx7177...hope can meet up with you soon...need a break...lol...with all the exams coming,,,OMG... |
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Jan 4 2009, 03:26 AM
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Oh ya.
Intuitive F2L and mixed of OLL PLL (Beginners one). Never used any other algos. Lol. My noob vid I took it for fun that day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_7iHIxnhIE |
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Jan 4 2009, 01:02 PM
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is the 2x2x2 cube nice to play? how's the difficulty compared to the normal 3x3x3? it sure looks easier....so does the 3x3x3 when it was in the shrink wrap...
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Jan 4 2009, 03:53 PM
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To solve 2x2x2 beginners way: you have to know 3x3x3 first. I.E layer by layer: 1. First layer and then 2. Last layer by means of OLL and PLL
Here's a simple method: http://erikku.er.funpic.org/rubik/2x2_lbl-0.html To answer your first question: it is nice o.o This post has been edited by amar19: Jan 4 2009, 03:59 PM |
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Jan 19 2009, 12:16 PM
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hi there. i am newbie. nice to know u guys. anyway, i am always having problem with the last layer.
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Jan 19 2009, 12:54 PM
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Last layer is mostly based on algorithm.
Try checking this; http://www.cubestation.co.uk/cs2/index.php...ginner/beginner or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGWXXzH9e24 |
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Jan 30 2009, 02:09 AM
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any tips on better and faster cross?
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Jan 31 2009, 08:57 AM
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practise
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Feb 3 2009, 02:02 AM
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but my cross is like.. the edge colour always not ngam.. i need to practice on this?
btw.. what cross do you all use? |
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Feb 3 2009, 09:16 AM
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memorize what's the opposite and side colour of each sides
i am using blue cross, so red will be at the right side of yellow |
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Feb 3 2009, 09:32 AM
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Hi All Cubers,
i just bought a 3x3x3 cube from TRU @ RM26.95. Please refer to the link below: http://www.toysrus.com.my/toysrus/specialo...&productid=9099 I would like to disassemble it. But a friend of mine from Singapore said this cheap package cannot be disassemble, it that true? many thanks! |
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Feb 3 2009, 06:56 PM
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you can take the edge and corner pieces out, but not the center cap, and the core
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Feb 3 2009, 10:16 PM
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 Rubik's 360  Rubik's Cube Champion, Dan Harris, tries his luck with a Rubik's 360 31 Jan 2009, Two-time British Cube-solving champion Dan Harris, 24, from Gorleston, Norfolk, has tested Rubik’s 360 for the Sunday Telegraph. CLICK TO READ -> Rubik's 360: the first review |
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Feb 3 2009, 10:40 PM
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can anyone tell me any good website for guide on solving rubick cube? the standard one
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Feb 3 2009, 10:53 PM
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youtube , search for pogobat
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Feb 3 2009, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Feb 3 2009, 06:56 PM) you can take the edge and corner pieces out, but not the center cap, and the core zxmn said this model is using rivet, not screw. So the cube cannot be loosen since is it using rivet. It that true?source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/754824/+220 Thanks again |
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Feb 4 2009, 01:00 AM
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yes... you can loosen it by breaking it in for a period.. quite long
or if you're lucky, you'll get a loose cube from TRU, i got once before, very good but keep changing, (spoil it like me) and use the exchange service till you get a cube which is loose you can peel off the sticker and change it at TRU |
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Feb 4 2009, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(vlurves @ Feb 4 2009, 01:00 AM) yes... you can loosen it by breaking it in for a period.. quite long Exchange service?? how to manipulate the so-called exchange service?or if you're lucky, you'll get a loose cube from TRU, i got once before, very good but keep changing, (spoil it like me) and use the exchange service till you get a cube which is loose you can peel off the sticker and change it at TRU |
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Feb 4 2009, 11:58 PM
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the refund service xD
i call it as exchange service lol.. |
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Feb 14 2009, 07:50 PM
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I have a question here.
What does it really mean by sub 20 etc? Does it mean that the solving time is less than 20 sec or around 20 sec? Not very sure about the terminology lol. |
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Feb 14 2009, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE Sub- is a prefix derived from Latin, meaning "under", "below", or "less than". quoted from wikipedia This post has been edited by fireace123: Feb 14 2009, 09:20 PM |
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Feb 14 2009, 10:57 PM
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rubiks??
last year it was a craze in my school.. i can finish average 1 minute plus2.. but now.. long time didnt play.. |
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Feb 16 2009, 06:49 PM
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The Rubik's 360 looks cool. Wonder when it will become available in Malaysia?
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Feb 19 2009, 05:04 PM
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Feb 19 2009, 09:31 PM
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how to play rubik by blind fold?
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Feb 25 2009, 03:59 PM
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Omfg, i didn't know there exist a rubik's cube thread here.
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Feb 27 2009, 01:03 AM
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Hi,
I want to learn how to play Rubik's Cube coz my students keep challenging me. I've played before (very long time ago) but gave up coz not able to understand the game. Now I want to start again. Where is the best place to buy the smooth Rubik's (coz some are not smooth) in KL? Any certain brand or name that I should look for? |
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Feb 27 2009, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE Now I want to start again. Where is the best place to buy the smooth Rubik's (coz some are not smooth) in KL? Any certain brand or name that I should look for? You can either buy a storebought cube from ToysRUs or a DIY from some sellers here. There are also some good cubes around KL that you can buy like DianSheng or maybe YongJun. |
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Mar 3 2009, 12:32 AM
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owh wow.. just found out that there's a rubik's thread here in lyn!!
DianSheng.. mostly ppl prefer the normal pieces one.. |
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Mar 3 2009, 11:38 AM
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Used to play this too...
had fun playing the normal 3 X 3 cube... wanna learn the others....^^ |
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Mar 4 2009, 08:40 PM
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you wanted to learn or buy? O.o
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Mar 13 2009, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(franklooi96 @ Mar 3 2009, 12:32 AM) owh wow.. just found out that there's a rubik's thread here in lyn!! uh oh..........here comes franklooi96. |
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Mar 13 2009, 11:32 PM
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lol..?
hmm.. just found out this rubik thread with the search engine last time xD this topic is inactive.. dead? |
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Mar 14 2009, 05:11 AM
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QUOTE(franklooi96 @ Mar 13 2009, 11:32 PM) this topic is inactive.. dead? Apparently not anymore, now that you're here. I got a Yj cube and a stickered DianSheng at the Summit a few months back. I've also heard rumors about some DIYs being sold somewhere in MidValley. |
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Mar 16 2009, 10:16 PM
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Yo... im totally sick of the normal method since it is slow and the best time i can get for it is 45 seconds.
Always wanted to learn Petrus method, is this faster than the normal method? |
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Mar 18 2009, 03:25 PM
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Anywhere I go that is cube+malaysia, franlooi96's username must be there too.
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Mar 18 2009, 08:55 PM
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w00t rubiks cube thread
one question here... where can i buy a 4x4x4 rubiks cube here in KL? |
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Mar 19 2009, 03:17 PM
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You can get 3x3, 4x4 and also 5x5 from Toys R Us.......
Anywhere to get V-Cube 6 and V-Cube 7 in M'sia??? If buy it from V-Cube website.....it's very expensive..... Since it's shipping from Greece.......and the price is on Euro currency........ This post has been edited by chungdavi: Mar 19 2009, 03:19 PM |
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helo everyone..
how much is a normal or diy rubik's cube sold at toyrus at kl?? anyother store sold rubik's cube around kl?? |
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Mar 19 2009, 09:47 PM
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Toys r us 3x3x3 rubik's is rm27 if ive not mistaken =)
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Mar 19 2009, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(Yenjo @ Mar 19 2009, 09:47 PM) Toys r us 3x3x3 rubik's is rm27 if ive not mistaken =) i mean the DIY rubik's cube..which u can adjust the screw..toyrus in miri sold RM89.90..its quite expensive.. so i would like to know is kl also sold the same price?? |
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Mar 20 2009, 12:05 PM
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ahh the DIY one, this I didnt notice..
But I think it would be around the same price though |
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Mar 20 2009, 08:49 PM
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they are having promotion right now. the price is ard rm74.45 if i'm not mistaken. promotion end at 6th april 2009.
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Mar 20 2009, 09:11 PM
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i love rubik cubes so much ><
is there actually custom made rubik ? |
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Mar 23 2009, 12:16 PM
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QUOTE i love rubik cubes so much >< is there actually custom made rubik ? Yes, there are a lot. |
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Mar 24 2009, 05:25 PM
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how can i get f2l below 30s constantly?very frustrating with my f2l even long time play
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Mar 25 2009, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(adeas @ Mar 24 2009, 05:25 PM) how can i get f2l below 30s constantly?very frustrating with my f2l even long time play Work on your look-aheads (try to reduce pauses and cube rotations). Going slow will help tremendously. Have you tried working out with a metronome? |
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Mar 26 2009, 02:25 AM
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Same here.. switched to Intuitive F2L about one week ago.. Now still not master yet, sometimes need to think..
qazefth, when i see cube+malaysia, will see you there too xP I do beginner method in sub 37 0.0 About V-6 and V-7, yes, there is.. but the pirated one.. you can get from Jeanspearly at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/788013 But i suggest you to get the original one, please support Mr Verdes although it is expensive.. |
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Mar 26 2009, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(franklooi96 @ Mar 26 2009, 02:25 AM) About V-6 and V-7, yes, there is.. but the pirated one.. you can get from Jeanspearly at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/788013 Wow......even a pirated 1 also that expensive.....But i suggest you to get the original one, please support Mr Verdes although it is expensive.. I prefer a genuine then...... Wonder when only V-cube will enter M'sia...... This post has been edited by chungdavi: Mar 26 2009, 01:09 PM |
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Mar 27 2009, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE Wow......even a pirated 1 also that expensive..... I prefer a genuine then...... Wonder when only V-cube will enter M'sia...... You can actually order it online. |
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Apr 1 2009, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(franklooi96 @ Mar 26 2009, 02:25 AM) About V-6 and V-7, yes, there is.. but the pirated one.. you can get from Jeanspearly at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/788013 By the way, is there any toy shop around KL that sells v-cube 6 or 7??? Regardless of whether it's pirated or original......But i suggest you to get the original one, please support Mr Verdes although it is expensive.. |
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Apr 1 2009, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE By the way, is there any toy shop around KL that sells v-cube 6 or 7??? Regardless of whether it's pirated or original...... I don't think there are any physical shop in KL that sells them. |
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I saw pirated 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, and also 5x5 around already......
BUT still no sights of 6x6 and 7x7.....haih...... This post has been edited by chungdavi: Apr 4 2009, 12:07 AM |
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Apr 4 2009, 10:24 AM
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http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=788013&hl=
pirated V-cube, but still, expensive Added on April 7, 2009, 10:04 amhttp://craziestgadgets.com/2009/02/06/rubiks-cube-salt-and-pepper-grinders/ got this link from a friend, have a look This post has been edited by fireace123: Apr 7 2009, 10:04 AM |
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Apr 7 2009, 11:19 AM
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Any idea which brand of 3x3x3 Rubik Cube is good and durable?
The rubik cube i got from Toy R Us is now dying, the stickers and the colours of it is all staring to wear off.. The entire green section has turned white! |
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Apr 7 2009, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(CyberTroop @ Apr 7 2009, 12:19 PM) Any idea which brand of 3x3x3 Rubik Cube is good and durable? good for you. now with twice the amount of white, and one type of (yellow) color removed, its easier to solve the cube!The rubik cube i got from Toy R Us is now dying, the stickers and the colours of it is all staring to wear off.. The entire green section has turned white! |
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Apr 7 2009, 07:21 PM
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Not funny....
I think i abused my cube too much.. 
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Apr 7 2009, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(CyberTroop @ Apr 7 2009, 07:21 PM) Not funny.... Wow.......I guess that cube is at least more than 1 year old already right???I think i abused my cube too much.. I bought mine for half year already, and the stickers have started to peel off........I guess going to be the same as yours soon...... You can buy replacement stickers if you want........ But there's a type that doesn't use stickers, they paint on the cube itself instead........ In that way, the colour won't be peeled off........ But I'm not sure about the lifespan of the paint........ By the way, the cube itself is smoother than the 1 I bought from Toys R Us........ |
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Apr 7 2009, 11:06 PM
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Mine was like 3/4 months old when turned into that
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 Apr 8 2009, 12:01 AM
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Anyone now where to buy a very cheap...preferably aroung RM 60....5 x 5 x 5 professor cube...If possible around KL...perhaps anyone want to sell their prof. cube...
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Apr 8 2009, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Apr 7 2009, 11:01 PM) Wow.......I guess that cube is at least more than 1 year old already right??? My rubik cube is 3 months old. I bought mine for half year already, and the stickers have started to peel off........I guess going to be the same as yours soon...... You can buy replacement stickers if you want........ But there's a type that doesn't use stickers, they paint on the cube itself instead........ In that way, the colour won't be peeled off........ But I'm not sure about the lifespan of the paint........ By the way, the cube itself is smoother than the 1 I bought from Toys R Us........ |
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Apr 8 2009, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE(akubas @ Apr 8 2009, 12:01 AM) Anyone now where to buy a very cheap...preferably aroung RM 60....5 x 5 x 5 professor cube...If possible around KL...perhaps anyone want to sell their prof. cube... try action city, one u or gardens |
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Apr 8 2009, 08:36 AM
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QUOTE(CyberTroop @ Apr 8 2009, 12:04 AM) My rubik cube is 3 months old. Wow.......I guess you really spent lots of time playing with your Rubik's....... By the way, see these videos: Might gonna replace mine with those stickers......looks cool..... This post has been edited by chungdavi: Apr 8 2009, 08:37 AM |
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Apr 10 2009, 02:50 AM
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That's expensive man..
Just get the cubesmith stickers or even tiles.. |
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Apr 10 2009, 11:35 PM
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can print out own sticker also if you want........
The only problem is, don't know where to find sticker paper.....lol...... |
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Apr 11 2009, 01:22 AM
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Hohoho I got no time to practice rubiks ady
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Apr 11 2009, 09:26 AM
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why?
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Apr 11 2009, 12:59 PM
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Tons of assignments, and exams round teh corner desu.
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Apr 13 2009, 09:21 PM
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I student also no time to play.. Lots and lots of hw
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Apr 21 2009, 05:09 PM
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Does anyone knows the proper way to lube 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube???
Anyone tried and it works??? I bought the cube from Toys R Us....... |
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Apr 22 2009, 06:14 PM
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had tried many times but only can fill 4 side of the cube..
so damn hard.. |
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Apr 23 2009, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(towlart @ Apr 22 2009, 06:14 PM) had tried many times but only can fill 4 side of the cube.. Everything will become easier if you apply the algorithms on it......haha......so damn hard.. |
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May 16 2009, 04:36 AM
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this tread seems dead... time to bring it alive..hehe =P
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May 16 2009, 04:47 PM
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Heh.. About how to lube..
What lubricant are you using? |
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May 17 2009, 12:57 AM
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Bought it 1 week ago, now only know how to solve using layer by layer method and since after I know how to solve it got bored of it already. Cant do layer by layer time attack because my cube bought from toy r us and it's quite stiff.
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May 21 2009, 08:20 AM
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QUOTE(franklooi96 @ May 16 2009, 04:47 PM) Heh.. About how to lube.. That's what I'm trying to ask.......What lubricant are you using? Cause I searched around the web, it's either silicone or petroleum gel those things.......just wanna know which 1 actually works...... |
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May 21 2009, 09:51 AM
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i use silicone spray to lube my cube, and its work.very smooth. just need to lube every 2 to 3 weeks if you play it every day. i don't know where to find petroleum gel, so i never use it..
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May 21 2009, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(cody615 @ May 21 2009, 09:51 AM) i use silicone spray to lube my cube, and its work.very smooth. just need to lube every 2 to 3 weeks if you play it every day. i don't know where to find petroleum gel, so i never use it.. Where can I find the silicone spray???And is it suitable for the 3x3 from Toys R Us??? |
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May 21 2009, 11:40 AM
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Silicone oil is the best lube for cubes. You can get them at Ace or any hardware store. Do not use the WD-40 though, it will ruin your cube.
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May 21 2009, 03:35 PM
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petroleum jelly will harm your cube, so far it's said that CRC heavy duty silicone spray is the best.
btw, there will be a cubers gathering in penang on 31st May, venue Queensbay mall Mc'D, time 12noon |
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May 21 2009, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ May 21 2009, 03:35 PM) petroleum jelly will harm your cube, so far it's said that CRC heavy duty silicone spray is the best. Too bad I'm in KL.......btw, there will be a cubers gathering in penang on 31st May, venue Queensbay mall Mc'D, time 12noon CRC is the name of the brand??? |
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May 22 2009, 08:19 AM
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yea it's the brand name, my friend got one from Ace hardware in midvalley if not mistaken
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May 22 2009, 12:54 PM
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QUOTE Too bad I'm in KL....... There's a cube gathering at Subang Parade on 30th May 2009 around 10 am. Visit the page below for more info: Malaysian Cube Forum |
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May 24 2009, 07:57 PM
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There's lots of Ace hardware store.. I saw them in Sunway Pyramid, Summit USJ and so on..
Silicone works well on almost all cubes. |
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Jun 1 2009, 03:19 AM
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QUOTE(512456 @ May 22 2009, 12:54 PM) There's a cube gathering at Subang Parade on 30th May 2009 around 10 am. Visit the page below for more info: I went already, met with some cubers like Azraei Malaysian Cube Forum  Eden brought me there, and some of them played team solve XD Franklooi I think I should have seen you, but dunno which 1 is u =x |
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Jun 5 2009, 12:52 AM
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whr can i find a proper, longgg rubik's twist?
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Jun 6 2009, 12:06 AM
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how much is the silicone dats sellin in ACE???
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Jun 6 2009, 04:06 AM
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wow,the cube of rubik thread.lol
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Jun 6 2009, 11:10 PM
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where can I get stickers replacement service in Ipoh?
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Jun 7 2009, 09:34 PM
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hey
I cube too 2x2 average of 15 seconds 3x3 average of 40 seconds.(with the most popular method,F2L,OLL,PLL) 4x4 average of 3 minutes 5x5 belum learn lagi for people who don't know where to find stickers, why not go to stationary shop,buy those A4 sheets of sticker paper,make stickers out of it? I did that for my cube and it's awesome. It still tends to peel but it's better than stock cube stickers. |
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Jun 14 2009, 06:47 PM
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oh yeah..
today first time i solved my rubik bought it last nite. just cheap rubik + online guide huhu~ |
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Jun 23 2009, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(zellleonhart @ Jun 1 2009, 03:19 AM) I went already, met with some cubers like Azraei But too bad I didn't went for that gathering, sorry..Eden brought me there, and some of them played team solve XD Franklooi I think I should have seen you, but dunno which 1 is u =x I think next school holiday which is October there will be another gathering.. |
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Jun 26 2009, 04:22 PM
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Hey everyone.
Anyone know where i can get stickers in malaysia ( not online ) Thanks in advance. |
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Jul 6 2009, 08:48 PM
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Just bought a Master Pyramorphix lately......
Can't find a good video with clear solution in Youtube..... So just wondering if anyone here knows how to solve 1? This post has been edited by chungdavi: Jul 6 2009, 08:48 PM |
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Jul 14 2009, 06:31 PM
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18th July Penang Queensbay cubers gathering.
Anyone here going? |
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Jul 17 2009, 01:10 PM
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it's been cancelled i thought?
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Jul 17 2009, 06:56 PM
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I just got my Mirror Rubiks.....I love it!!!
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Jul 18 2009, 02:25 AM
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Hello i'm a new cuber in penang...is the gathering still on tomorrow?
how much do those silicon lube cost? |
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Jul 21 2009, 04:16 PM
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just wanna ask to u all. where can i found the 3 x 3 rubik that good quality. Very smooth.
hope can get the shop in KL? |
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Jul 21 2009, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE(username86 @ Jul 21 2009, 04:16 PM) just wanna ask to u all. where can i found the 3 x 3 rubik that good quality. Very smooth. Rubik's brand 3x3x3 selling in Toys R Us is definitely not the best quality......and yet they're the most expensive....hope can get the shop in KL? I've already saw some toy shops around KL started to sell this type of puzzle......not only 3x3x3........ but also 4x4, 5x5....... |
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Jul 22 2009, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Jul 21 2009, 09:46 PM) Rubik's brand 3x3x3 selling in Toys R Us is definitely not the best quality......and yet they're the most expensive.... really? what the brand name for the good rubik? where can i found it? before this i have 3x3x3 rubik very2 bad quality. hehe.I've already saw some toy shops around KL started to sell this type of puzzle......not only 3x3x3........ but also 4x4, 5x5....... |
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Jul 23 2009, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(username86 @ Jul 22 2009, 03:47 PM) really? what the brand name for the good rubik? where can i found it? before this i have 3x3x3 rubik very2 bad quality. hehe. I don't really know what's the brand.....but it doesn't have stickers, the colours on the cube are painted instead.....And the price is around RM10..... I saw some toy shops selling this type of cube already.....I think I saw them in pasar malam in my area also..... Try to visit some toy shops or pasar malam....... |
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Jul 23 2009, 09:02 PM
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i'm just started playing rubik..
first time i solve rubik 3X3X3 .. the time taken was 4minutes.. now i can finished it for 38s[the best] This post has been edited by kae7: Jul 23 2009, 09:03 PM |
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Jul 24 2009, 07:43 AM
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QUOTE(kae7 @ Jul 23 2009, 09:02 PM) i'm just started playing rubik.. That's quite fast........first time i solve rubik 3X3X3 .. the time taken was 4minutes.. now i can finished it for 38s[the best] My personal best stuck on 44 seconds for quite some time already.......can't break it........ |
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Jul 29 2009, 12:13 AM
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rubik is great,
i have a rubik's clock, anyone else has 1 ? |
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Jul 29 2009, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(bcktang @ Jul 29 2009, 12:13 AM) rubik is great, Wow....how did you get yours???i have a rubik's clock, anyone else has 1 ? |
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Jul 29 2009, 05:06 PM
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woah, didn't know got rubiks thread =/
anyway, my best time on 3x3 is onli 1 minutes D: anyone got tips to be liek superfast or something? |
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Jul 31 2009, 04:08 PM
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mine still havent solve yet. very hard oo. make my head turning around. hahaha.
some tip from u all. pliz. |
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Aug 3 2009, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(username86 @ Jul 31 2009, 04:08 PM) mine still havent solve yet. very hard oo. make my head turning around. hahaha. Search around Youtube for the tutorial of solving Rubik's cube......some tip from u all. pliz. There's algorithms...or you can call it formulas...... So if you've learn those, solving a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube will be easy...... |
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Aug 4 2009, 01:54 PM
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i familiar with the routine when i'm at universiti...but now just remember 4 movement only...huh...if u show ur skill to other ppl that don't know what rubik is...sure..very proud..
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Aug 15 2009, 12:36 PM
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Do you all know where can I buy stickers that can be used for Rubik's Cube type of puzzle???
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Aug 17 2009, 12:03 AM
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i am not sure if this has been discussed before but if you like the cube and sudoku then this is the toy for you - the sudoku cube!
i spotted the set in a TRU outlet in SIN (Suntec Mall) which was retailing at S$13.90 but got it for S$8.90 from the SIN supplier directly during a special promo launch. haven't had time to check with the local TRU's whether they are bringing them in but you can see more details here: http://www.americanclassictoy.com/infocube.htm |
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Aug 19 2009, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(fess66 @ Aug 17 2009, 12:03 AM) i am not sure if this has been discussed before but if you like the cube and sudoku then this is the toy for you - the sudoku cube! Saw them before in rubiks.com if I'm not mistaken.......but didn't see any in Malaysia......i spotted the set in a TRU outlet in SIN (Suntec Mall) which was retailing at S$13.90 but got it for S$8.90 from the SIN supplier directly during a special promo launch. haven't had time to check with the local TRU's whether they are bringing them in but you can see more details here: http://www.americanclassictoy.com/infocube.htm I'm just wondering, how nice if we can have the sticker paper and we can print any type of things on it....... On that way, I could make my own sudoku cube........ |
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Aug 20 2009, 03:46 PM
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nice record i saw there..
i just solve it in 50++ sec one of my frend(which is crazy 1) solve it with only 23sec(best/maybe luck) average 30sec+ |
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Aug 20 2009, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(kae7 @ Jul 23 2009, 09:02 PM) i'm just started playing rubik.. first time i solve rubik 3X3X3 .. the time taken was 4minutes.. now i can finished it for 38s[the best] Thats pretty fast. I still stuck in between 1 and 2 minutes.Any one have idea to get others cubes? I now have 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7, master pyramorphinx, pyraminx, megaminx, square 1, bump cube and shudoku cube only. |
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Aug 20 2009, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE(sianminghwee @ Aug 20 2009, 04:29 PM) Thats pretty fast. I still stuck in between 1 and 2 minutes.Any one have idea to get others cubes? I now have 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6 and 7x7, master pyramorphinx, pyraminx, megaminx, square 1, bump cube and shudoku cube only. If you want, you can try to get something quite different from those cube puzzles, like Rubik's Magic, Rubik's 360.....Rubik's Snake..... Or Rubik's Mirror also..... |
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Aug 20 2009, 06:34 PM
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can anyone provide me characteristics of a good rubik's cube? i saw alot of china product one, not sure worth buying onot. (sked turn few times broken liao). perhaps anyone can suggest me the brand of the good rubik's cube as well? and where to get it. thx
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Aug 20 2009, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE(Yzarc @ Aug 20 2009, 06:34 PM) can anyone provide me characteristics of a good rubik's cube? i saw alot of china product one, not sure worth buying onot. (sked turn few times broken liao). perhaps anyone can suggest me the brand of the good rubik's cube as well? and where to get it. thx dude you can try buying cubes from someone in this forum you knowthere're a few people that are selling cubes one of them is jeanspearly i bought my cubes from her very good quality and her services are excellent bt the way i started cubing like... 3 months ago played it at school once then the next week everone's playing them my PB 50 second (lucky solve) |
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Aug 22 2009, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(Yzarc @ Aug 20 2009, 06:34 PM) can anyone provide me characteristics of a good rubik's cube? i saw alot of china product one, not sure worth buying onot. (sked turn few times broken liao). perhaps anyone can suggest me the brand of the good rubik's cube as well? and where to get it. thx Just buy it from Toy's R' Us.. They're a little bit pricey though.. around RM27 but think its worth it.. I'm still a noob in cubing.. My personal best was around 5 minutes.. Gonna practise a little more Btw, I checked out the Rubik's Magic.. Looks kinda cool.. Does anyone has any idea of how that thing works? |
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Aug 25 2009, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(lost_destiny @ Aug 22 2009, 02:57 PM) Just buy it from Toy's R' Us.. Not recommended to buy Rubik's brand 3x3x3 cube......They're a little bit pricey though.. around RM27 but think its worth it.. I'm still a noob in cubing.. My personal best was around 5 minutes.. Gonna practise a little more Btw, I checked out the Rubik's Magic.. Looks kinda cool.. Does anyone has any idea of how that thing works? Expensive.....but doesn't turn smoothly...... Some cheaper cubes turns much smoother than Rubik's brand...... About Rubik's Magic, it's kinda like flipping around..... You solve it by flipping the Rubik's Magic from the image of 3 separate rings into 3 interconnected rings........ To understand more, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX2wqnCGcjQ |
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Aug 25 2009, 08:33 AM
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where to buy rubik cube 3x3x3 in LYN,
high quality can get rm10? |
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Aug 28 2009, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(alifhezrey93 @ Aug 25 2009, 08:33 AM) where to buy rubik cube 3x3x3 in LYN, Here you go:high quality can get rm10? http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=788013 I suggest you spend at least RM15 to get a good quality 1...... RM10 you can get 1 which turns quite smoothly.........but the quality would be a bit low...... |
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Aug 29 2009, 08:20 PM
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hi, want to start play, and still not have any cube, thinking of getting 3x3. but dunno which is better, painted ver. or normal (with stickers rite?) can tell me the difference? sorry kinda noob here
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Aug 29 2009, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(wuwah @ Aug 29 2009, 08:20 PM) hi, want to start play, and still not have any cube, thinking of getting 3x3. but dunno which is better, painted ver. or normal (with stickers rite?) can tell me the difference? sorry kinda noob here Either sticker or painted, doesn't really matter.......the most important is the quality of the cube itself......You might wanna choose those which turns smoothly, and the pieces won't come out easily..... Another thing is, price does matters...... Rubik's brand sold in Toys R Us is not recommended........ And those RM3-5 cubes are not recommended as well..... Those which ranges from RM10-15 would be more than enough already for a beginner........ |
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Sep 4 2009, 10:50 PM
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Hello guys..i'm new here....I really need a good cube and if anyone is selling white diy type A (old type) pls let me know....cause i really want it (:
thx |
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Sep 4 2009, 10:57 PM
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Anyone here have instructions on how to solve the cube?
can email? I have tried for years but never solve it |
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Sep 5 2009, 07:22 AM
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QUOTE(Ishaq001 @ Sep 4 2009, 10:50 PM) Hello guys..i'm new here....I really need a good cube and if anyone is selling white diy type A (old type) pls let me know....cause i really want it (: erm.. i'm new too. just buy from 'jeanspearly'. the cube quality good. u can try them. thx QUOTE(yaokb @ Sep 4 2009, 10:57 PM) Anyone here have instructions on how to solve the cube? the first page have links for video tutorial on youtube can email? I have tried for years but never solve it . i learn from them. try have a look This post has been edited by wuwah: Sep 5 2009, 07:27 AM |
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Sep 5 2009, 10:44 AM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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For tutorials, you can try there videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQIoPyfQzM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_BBp3FPMQ |
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Sep 6 2009, 10:39 AM
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147 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: ground
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why so hard to find the stickers ar... huhuhu... color gone ody... turn turn turn... tot was white... but not... adei.... anyone selling???
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Sep 6 2009, 10:24 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(leo0089 @ Sep 6 2009, 10:39 AM) why so hard to find the stickers ar... huhuhu... color gone ody... turn turn turn... tot was white... but not... adei.... anyone selling??? Try this:http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=788013 |
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Sep 7 2009, 11:46 PM
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37 posts Joined: Mar 2009
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TRU KLCC got lots of stickers.You could check them there
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Sep 8 2009, 04:21 AM
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147 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: ground
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i ody asked that one
but out of stock ody... im nt at kl huhu.. im from kuching... huhu |
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Sep 16 2009, 08:54 PM
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Anyone know where to buy good cubes at shop?
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Sep 16 2009, 09:55 PM
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owh.
single record is 45.39 |
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Sep 19 2009, 01:21 AM
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If you want, I suggest you not to buy from shops as stalls sells them.. Stalls in Summit USJ, Amcorp mall, Carrefour Subang sells some good cubes..
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Sep 21 2009, 11:31 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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Does anyone knows how to solve a Square-1???
I mean, I've found the solution guide...... But it's full of algorithms........ So, I would like to know whether there's any easier solutions..... Like solving the 3x3x3 using the beginner's method without having to memorise up to 100 algorithms...... |
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Sep 22 2009, 09:12 PM
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4,221 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: Somewhere on Earth
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i'm 13 second
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Sep 27 2009, 12:22 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(AlexLee277 @ Sep 22 2009, 09:12 PM) i'm 13 second That's a great time......I average only around 40++ seconds...... 35sec is my best...... |
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Oct 3 2009, 12:52 AM
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141 posts Joined: Sep 2009
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Put silicone gel if its very hard to turn or something.
My current high score = 35 seconds. Cubbing for 1 month. Using, 2 look OLL,PLL. |
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Oct 4 2009, 03:58 PM
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50 posts Joined: Aug 2009
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i also play rubik..i also got collection of the puzzle..
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Oct 5 2009, 07:29 PM
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348 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2 week rubik cube new player here, best time is 1min 12 seconds =D
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Oct 8 2009, 02:00 AM
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999 posts Joined: Jan 2006
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Newbie cuber here too. Just using cheap cube. Last weekend went down to KL got disappointed because TRU KLCC and Midvalley got no stock for Rubik's basic 3x3x3 cube *sigh*
Want to ask here, between Rubik's original cube and those DIY from China which is better? Can I lube Rubik's original basic cube? This post has been edited by lord_aminkin: Oct 8 2009, 02:01 AM |
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Oct 8 2009, 07:58 PM
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348 posts Joined: Dec 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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QUOTE(lord_aminkin @ Oct 8 2009, 02:00 AM) Newbie cuber here too. Just using cheap cube. Last weekend went down to KL got disappointed because TRU KLCC and Midvalley got no stock for Rubik's basic 3x3x3 cube *sigh* Rubik's original is expensive because of the RUBIK'S and it is firm (not very smooth though), DIY from China is smooth (like Dian Sheng), yes u can lube the rubik's originalWant to ask here, between Rubik's original cube and those DIY from China which is better? Can I lube Rubik's original basic cube? |
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Oct 9 2009, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(Juggerballz @ Oct 8 2009, 07:58 PM) Rubik's original is expensive because of the RUBIK'S and it is firm (not very smooth though), DIY from China is smooth (like Dian Sheng), yes u can lube the rubik's original Hmm, last time I checked Rubik's original is cost RM24 something at TRU and those DIY is RM 36 at garage sales thread excluding shipping. How come? |
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Oct 11 2009, 03:41 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(lord_aminkin @ Oct 9 2009, 08:41 PM) Hmm, last time I checked Rubik's original is cost RM24 something at TRU and those DIY is RM 36 at garage sales thread excluding shipping. How come? The price at TRU always changes.......Rm25, RM30, RM35.......keep on changing between those range...... I don't recommend Rubik's brand cubes by the way, more expensive, and yet turns more stiff compared to some cheaper brands...... |
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Oct 18 2009, 10:52 AM
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1,153 posts Joined: May 2009 From: Malaysia, Perlis
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anyone heard about the upcomming malaysian open?
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Oct 18 2009, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(wuwah @ Oct 18 2009, 10:52 AM) anyone heard about the upcomming malaysian open? Yea , heard about it . Its on 28~29 november at KL. |
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Oct 18 2009, 10:05 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 18 2009, 07:19 PM) Yea , heard about it . Its on 28~29 november at KL. Really??? Mind giving more details???Like the venue???? |
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Oct 18 2009, 11:03 PM
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73 posts Joined: Nov 2004
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yes please provide more information, very interested in this
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Oct 19 2009, 08:41 AM
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Oct 19 2009, 12:59 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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Thanks a lot for the information....
Finally there's an official competition here at Malaysia...... |
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Oct 19 2009, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 19 2009, 08:41 AM) Haha~Nobody have registered to the competition ?  Hmm..Anyone going to the competition? |
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Oct 19 2009, 07:15 PM
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i think many did registered, just that the system didn't show the names up
Added on October 19, 2009, 7:15 pmi am going btw This post has been edited by fireace123: Oct 19 2009, 07:15 PM |
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Oct 20 2009, 12:37 AM
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4,221 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: Somewhere on Earth
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so, what is the fastest u guys can get?
average time |
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Oct 20 2009, 07:58 AM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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Pre-registered already yesterday.........
And the names are there already..... Probably they haven't show all the names yet, since there's only about 35 person listed at there...... |
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Oct 20 2009, 07:01 PM
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Wow ~ Seems like many people are going there.I would never ever be able to go there ~><
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Oct 20 2009, 09:43 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 20 2009, 07:01 PM) Wow ~ Seems like many people are going there.I would never ever be able to go there ~>< Why??? Staying too far from the venue???By the way, I will have to learn the advanced method before going to the competition, or else I'll end up at last place......lol....... And does anyone knows of the best website or video that to learn all the algorithms??? It's up to 100s of them, and I would need a better guide to learn them........ This post has been edited by chungdavi: Oct 20 2009, 09:47 PM |
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Oct 20 2009, 10:56 PM
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Here's an advice,
be more focus on the method that you are using currently, train hard to achieve the best performance you can get. This is way more effective than learning new ways and new algorithms that you won't be having enough time to, not to say master, not even get familiar with them. This will actually affect your performance and drag you down even further. Of course, this is for preparation for the competition that is like just one month away from now. You can always learn more after the competition and improve your time. |
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Oct 20 2009, 11:08 PM
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Great.Can't go because i will be on my holiday.Next year perhaps
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Oct 20 2009, 11:57 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(fireace123 @ Oct 20 2009, 10:56 PM) Here's an advice, With the beginner's method, I can only average 40 seconds plus.......with this time I can be around the last place.....be more focus on the method that you are using currently, train hard to achieve the best performance you can get. This is way more effective than learning new ways and new algorithms that you won't be having enough time to, not to say master, not even get familiar with them. This will actually affect your performance and drag you down even further. Of course, this is for preparation for the competition that is like just one month away from now. You can always learn more after the competition and improve your time. And I've been using this method since I 1st learn it on September 2008........ So can say that I've already mastered this method...... So, gotta learn new algorithms to be faster...... |
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Oct 21 2009, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Oct 20 2009, 11:57 PM) With the beginner's method, I can only average 40 seconds plus.......with this time I can be around the last place..... IF u are NOT using 2-Look OLL and PLL , i suggest u learn to learn that , if u r using it now u can skip this step.And I've been using this method since I 1st learn it on September 2008........ So can say that I've already mastered this method...... So, gotta learn new algorithms to be faster...... 2-Look OLL 2-Look PLL **** DO NOT see these pages if u havent learn 2-Look OLL and PLL !!! IF u REALLY want to become faster go to OLL page and PLL page to learn fridrich method .I think PLL will be enuf because time is not enough for u to learn full OLL.There will be 21 algorithms in Fridrich PLL and 57 algorithms in Fridrich OLL. And prepare a good and smooth cube What cube are u using anyway?Lastly and the most important be CALM !!!!! But still i agree with fireace123... This post has been edited by XaViErX: Oct 21 2009, 04:43 PM |
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Oct 21 2009, 07:32 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 21 2009, 04:32 PM) IF u are NOT using 2-Look OLL and PLL , i suggest u learn to learn that , if u r using it now u can skip this step. Thanks for the links.......2-Look OLL 2-Look PLL **** DO NOT see these pages if u havent learn 2-Look OLL and PLL !!! IF u REALLY want to become faster go to OLL page and PLL page to learn fridrich method .I think PLL will be enuf because time is not enough for u to learn full OLL.There will be 21 algorithms in Fridrich PLL and 57 algorithms in Fridrich OLL. And prepare a good and smooth cube What cube are u using anyway?Lastly and the most important be CALM !!!!! But still i agree with fireace123... I'm using those glow in dark cube........might not be the smoothest cube......but I'm satisfied with it...... |
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Oct 25 2009, 01:48 PM
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Seems like not much ppl cube in Malaysia...
This thread is falling down...Bumpz |
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Oct 25 2009, 04:52 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 25 2009, 01:48 PM) Seems like not much ppl cube in Malaysia... I think not much cubers are using this forum.........cause there's 1 which just focus on cubing.... This thread is falling down...Bumpz The Malaysian Cube forum....... |
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Oct 25 2009, 05:01 PM
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 25 2009, 01:48 PM) Seems like not much ppl cube in Malaysia... i play also, but still at 1minute record, cannot go below there This thread is falling down...Bumpz any tips? |
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Oct 25 2009, 09:12 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(viledante @ Oct 25 2009, 05:01 PM) i play also, but still at 1minute record, cannot go below there Get a smoother cube, develope your finger tricks........any tips? Learn the advanced method if possible...... But beginner's method is good enough to average under 1 minute if you're fast enough....... |
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Oct 25 2009, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Oct 25 2009, 09:12 PM) Get a smoother cube, develope your finger tricks........ bought the original rubiks cube, then ask my fren to spray silicon something i dunno the detail, quite smooth rite now.Learn the advanced method if possible...... But beginner's method is good enough to average under 1 minute if you're fast enough....... advanced method? got other method ka? |
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Oct 26 2009, 12:20 AM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(viledante @ Oct 25 2009, 09:59 PM) bought the original rubiks cube, then ask my fren to spray silicon something i dunno the detail, quite smooth rite now. I don't really recommend the Rubik's brand cube, but since your friend lubricated for you, and you said it's smooth already, so I think it's fine........advanced method? got other method ka? Advanced method, yar, lots and lots of algorithms to memorize........ You can refer to a few posts earlier about the advanced methods......OLL and PLL...... |
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Oct 26 2009, 09:18 PM
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3x3x3 rubik cube 50s..
lemba giler... |
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Oct 26 2009, 10:46 PM
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anyone can help me with 4X4? i can only do one layer =.=
i know the right method is find the correct positions of the middle 4blocks first right? that alone killed me |
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Oct 27 2009, 06:15 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(C-Note @ Oct 26 2009, 10:46 PM) anyone can help me with 4X4? i can only do one layer =.= Solve the centers 1st, then edge pairing, then solve it like 3x3x3.......i know the right method is find the correct positions of the middle 4blocks first right? that alone killed me Anyway, you can try to search around Youtube and see....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o8Vdn0LeGo This is just part 1, you can view other parts at there..... |
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Oct 30 2009, 08:43 PM
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For the silicon lubricant i recommend the CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Or the one from Ace ...DO NOT use WD-40 ( which is for metal NOT plastic ) and vaseline a.k.a petroluem jelly ( it SUX so MUCH that i ended up cleaning my whole cube and it spoiled my DianSheng )
I HIGHLY recommend to learn 2-Look OLL and 2-Look PLL BEFORE proceeding to FULL OLL and PLL... |
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Oct 31 2009, 09:14 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 30 2009, 08:43 PM) For the silicon lubricant i recommend the CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Or the one from Ace ...DO NOT use WD-40 ( which is for metal NOT plastic ) and vaseline a.k.a petroluem jelly ( it SUX so MUCH that i ended up cleaning my whole cube and it spoiled my DianSheng ) By the way, where can we find the silicon lubricant??? Any shops and their location???I HIGHLY recommend to learn 2-Look OLL and 2-Look PLL BEFORE proceeding to FULL OLL and PLL... |
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Oct 31 2009, 09:58 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Oct 31 2009, 09:14 PM) By the way, where can we find the silicon lubricant??? Any shops and their location??? I guess u can buy them from ur local hardware store...Don't buy the wrong one lol . Ltr ur cube spoiled... |
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Nov 1 2009, 12:03 AM
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QUOTE(XaViErX @ Oct 31 2009, 09:58 PM) I guess u can buy them from ur local hardware store...Don't buy the wrong one lol . Ltr ur cube spoiled... Alright, thanks for the info........By the way, is there any modified method of 2-look OLL and PLL for Megaminx??? |
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Nov 1 2009, 08:57 AM
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Bought Rubik's cube key chain just for leisure and easy for me to carry anywhere. But it easily stuck and I'm quite irritated by it. I expect something better for such expensive price *sigh*
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Nov 1 2009, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE(lord_aminkin @ Nov 1 2009, 08:57 AM) Bought Rubik's cube key chain just for leisure and easy for me to carry anywhere. But it easily stuck and I'm quite irritated by it. I expect something better for such expensive price *sigh* I don't really understand why, but Rubik's brand cube at Toys R Us are the most expensive cubes, and yet their turnings are some of the worst turnings you can get...... |
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Nov 3 2009, 02:24 PM
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I am a cuber! I cube everyday on my way to work in the LRT and everyone stares at me as if I'm a freak. LOL. My personal best is 1:09 but has since increased thanks to my lousy cube popping all over the place. I sprayed silicone onto it and it got worse! LOL. I am looking for a good cube or one of those china DIY ones. They are supposed to be made for speedcubing. Anyone selling them here? Interested.
QUOTE(chungdavi) I don't really understand why, but Rubik's brand cube at Toys R Us are the most expensive cubes, and yet their turnings are some of the worst turnings you can get...... Because the Rubik's brand is synonymous with rubik's cubes. That's why you pay so much for something crappy. There are many versions of the Rubik's brand but the best one is the one made in Hungary (or something like that la). Get that one and open it up, spray some silicone on it (one layer) and let it dry for 24 hours. Then assemble it and start cubing. It will have rough turns but after 300 moves or so (2 to 3 days max!) it will be super smooth. Be warned that the cubbies can pop once the silicone is too smooth so make sure you adjust the center screw to tighten the cube to your preference. I don't know why I just told you all that stuff eventhough you didn't ask, but heck, knowledge is better passed around than kept in a jar. "Once you know how to solve it, it isn't that impressive anymore." This post has been edited by zachary_row: Nov 3 2009, 02:32 PM |
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Nov 3 2009, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Nov 1 2009, 02:37 PM) I don't really understand why, but Rubik's brand cube at Toys R Us are the most expensive cubes, and yet their turnings are some of the worst turnings you can get...... Actually I'm just looking for a cheap cube keychain but didn't found it thus opt to buy the Rubik's one. Only recently to discover there's one thread in LYN Street Market selling those for only 4 bucks. I can buy like 6 cubes with the same amount from Rubiks's brand *sigh* |
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Nov 3 2009, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(zachary_row @ Nov 3 2009, 02:24 PM) I am a cuber! I cube everyday on my way to work in the LRT and everyone stares at me as if I'm a freak. LOL. hey, thats happen to me too!! especially when there is kids. they'll stare at u like their eye wanna pop out!! |
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Nov 3 2009, 11:23 PM
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620 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: Kay-Elle
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QUOTE(wuwah @ Nov 3 2009, 09:54 PM) hey, thats happen to me too!! Lol, and their reaction will be even bigger when I'm solving a 7x7x7...... especially when there is kids. they'll stare at u like their eye wanna pop out!! |
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Nov 3 2009, 11:28 PM
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215 posts Joined: Jun 2007 From: ~AS~
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already forget the move..huhu
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Nov 4 2009, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(wuwah) hey, thats happen to me too!! especially when there is kids. they'll stare at u like their eye wanna pop out!! There was this elderly lady who had to wave in front of my face to get my attention! (I was listening to music at the same time while cubing). Here's our conversation. Old Lady: Thats very impressive young man! How do you do it? Me: I learnt it. Old Lady: How long did you take to learn it? Me: 2 days. (She said learn it not master it rite? LOL) Old Lady: Whoa! You must be a genius. Me: Nah, I'm kinda retarded. (Meant it as a joke) The old lady just stared at me! I think she really thought I was retarded. LOL. I guess that old people have old humor too. What the heck is old humor? LOL. This post has been edited by zachary_row: Nov 4 2009, 09:41 AM |
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Nov 4 2009, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE(chungdavi @ Nov 1 2009, 02:37 PM) I don't really understand why, but Rubik's brand cube at Toys R Us are the most expensive cubes, and yet their turnings are some of the worst turnings you can get...... Rubik's Brand cubes are meant to be " Broken In " , u can find the tutorial on how to " break in " a rubik's brand cube...Click on this link to view the video~ Dun try this... Ur cube may be broken after this...But its funny anyway... Don try this on ur cube but u can view it ( Funny ) |
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Nov 5 2009, 01:33 PM
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1,153 posts Joined: May 2009 From: Malaysia, Perlis
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148 people registered for the malaysian open. so sad i can't make it there..
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Nov 5 2009, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(wuwah @ Nov 5 2009, 01:33 PM) 148 people registered for the malaysian open. so sad i can't make it there.. Got Malaysian open? Whats the record? 15 seconds? 7 seconds like Yu Nakajima? |
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