- How To Solve Rubik's Cube
- Steps To Solve Rubik's Cube
- 3x3 Rubik's Cube Algorithm Sheet
- How To Do Rubix Cube
- Easy Steps To Solve Rubik's Cube
The Megaminx, previously called as Hungarian Supernova was patented by Uwe Mèffert. It is a dodecahedron-shaped face-turning twisty puzzle which is very similar to the classic Rubik’s Cube. The solution is almost the same, just a few new algorithms come in when you reach the last layer, so if you’re familiar with the classic 3x3x3 Cube then you won't have problems solving the Megaminx either.
In this visual guide on how to solve a Rubix Cube, written by the Singapore Rubik's Cube Champion, we will be using a method known as the layer-by-layer method. A Rubix Cube contains 3 layers and we will be solving them 1 by 1. Become a Rubik's Cube master with these 7 steps If you want to figure out how to solve a Rubik’s Cube, you’ve come to the right place. This 7 step process will guide you from frustrated.
Rubik’s Cube (3x3) Online Solution The Rubik's Cube 2020 Solution Guide uses the layered method - TOP layer, MIDDLE layer, & BOTTOM layer. Whether you solve 1 layer or all 3, be sure to tell your teacher about this program so all your classmates can solve with you! Teachers from all over the country use our program, at no cost, to teach their classes not only to solve, but content area STEAM. Scramble the cube and try to solve to this point in under 5 minutes. Can you do it??? When you can, then you may proceed. And it means you have accomplished the hardest part of solving a Rubik’s cube. Smooth sailing from here on out. “I can complete step 4 in under 5 minutes. I’m ready for the next step!”. This will solve the Rubiks Cube. First, find a solved corner, (it looks like the first picture, and the corner closest to you is the solved corner). Then, put it in the lower left hand corner of the top face this should look like the second picture. DO NOT TWIST ANYTHING TO PUT THE SOLVED.
There are many variations but the most common version has 12 different colors, having 11 pieces in a star-pattern arrangement on each face with five corner pieces, five edge pieces and a fixed center piece. It has a total of 50 separate pieces.
The Megaminx is an official WCA competition event. The World Record is held by the Korean Yu Da-Hyun with a 33.17s result.
On the image above a white and a black-body Megaminx is accompanied by their smaller brother, the 2x2 Kilominx (Flowerminx), a dodecahedron-shaped Rubik's Cube shape mod and a 3x3 cube. The bigger dodecahedrons are called Gigaminx, Teraminx, Petaminx, Zettaminx, all the way up to the record-breaking Yottaminx (image below).
How To Solve Rubik's Cube
Solution of the Megaminx
To solve the Megaminx first you need to know how to solve the Rubik's Cube because the methods of the two puzzles are very similar. There are a few steps where you might get stuck but the algorithms below will help you go through the difficulties.
Let's use the same FRU notation that you are probably familiar with. Each letter means a clockwise rotation of the face, while apostrophes mark the anticlockwise turns. Note that in this case F2 = F'3 and F'2 ≠ F2.
1. White face
The start is similar to solving the white cross on a Rubik's Cube. Fill the gaps between the white and side centers with the matching colors. In this case we're not building a white cross, but a white star on the top.
When the edges are done insert the white corner pieces, just like you would for a Rubik's Cube.
This step is really intuitive and it shouldn't be a problem, try to do it without checking the links.
2. Second layer
Turn the cube with the solved face down and use the same F2L algorithms that you already know from the 3x3 to solve the next set of edges. When they're are all done, locate the corners above each completed edge and turn them where they belong to.
3. Third layer edges and corners
This is the first step where you might need a little help, even if you know the 3x3 solution. Use the left or right algorightms below to insert the marked pieces from the top layer:
Left: F' R' F'2 R F
Right: F L F2 L' F'
When the edges are in place go ahead and solve the corners. Use the same method that you used for solving the white corners.
4. One more time
We've reached a point where we have to perform another set of 'first layer corners' and 'second layers', but we already know how to do these.
5. Top star
Steps To Solve Rubik's Cube
For the Rubik's Cube we call this step solving the yellow cross. We can use the exact same algorithms but here we have to form a star, not a cross on the top of the puzzle.
First case (flips F and R edges): F U R U' R' F'
Second case (flips F and B edges): F R U R' U' F'
6. Cycle edges
This step is similar to swapping the yellow edges on the Rubik's Cube. The algorithm is the same with a small tweak: instead of making U2 we have to make U3 in the clockwise algorithm.
We can cycle three edges on the front face of the Megaminx in the desired direction with the algorithms below. The two algorithms are the inverse of each other.
Clockwise: R U R' U R U3 R' U
AntiClockwise: U' R U2 R' U' R U' R'
7. Cycle corners
Positioning the last layer corners is the penultimate step before completing the puzzle. There are two algorithms that cycle the corners as shown on the image below.
Clockwise: L' U2 R U'2 - L U2 R' U'2
Anticlockwise: R U'2 L' U2 - R' U'2 L U2
8. Orient corners
However the algorithm is simple, orienting the last layer corners is the most confusing part of the Beginner's Method.
Doing U rotations bring the unsolved corners to the highlighted position one by one. Repeat the R' D' R D algorithm for each piece until they are all positioned correctly.
R' D' R D
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Introduction: How to Solve the 2 by 2 Rubik's Cube
This is my newest instructable and I have recently gotten into rubiks cubes, so, here is how I learned to solve the 2 by 2 rubik's cube. I hope you can understand all of the things that I am saying in this instructable.
Step 1: Shuffle
The first step to solving your rubiks cube is to shuffle the cube. This means that you mix it up so that you can solve it. Before we continue, you need to know how to read an algorithm.
Here is how:
L is for moving the left face clockwise,
L' is for moving the left face counterclockwise.
3x3 Rubik's Cube Algorithm Sheet
U is for moving the top face clockwise,
U' is for moving the top face counterclockwise.
R is for moving the right face clockwise,
R' is for moving the right face counterclockwise.
The last one is D for the bottom face clockwise,
D' for the bottom face counterclockwise.
This is an annotation for the rubiks cube.
A good shuffle that I have found is: L' U' L' U' F'. But, you don't have to shuffle it this way to solve the cube, just mix it up pretty good.
Step 2: Solve the First Side Part 1
Now, we have to solve the first side. We do this by first getting a pair of the same color. I like to use white because it is the most stand outish color. You can usually get the pair just by turning once. Afterwards, your cube should look like the picture.
Step 3: Solve the First Side Part 2
Then we have to get the third piece in the top face. The way we do this is to twist the bottom half and put it in the right spot like the first picture, and then move it up into the right spot like the second picture.
Step 4: Solve the First Side Part 3
To finish the first side, put the last piece into the right position like the videos.
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Step 5: The Ring Algorithm
For this, you will need to know the first algorithm. To start, all you need to do is face the side with the already solved pair away from you like the first picture. Then do the following algorithm, R' D' R L D L' R' D' R. This is using the annotation i showed earlier. BUUUUT....... if your cube doesn't have a pair, like the first picture, take any side and do the algorithm. Then, you will have a pair and continue with the earlier part. Facing the pair away from you and do the algorithm above. Now you will have a ring like the video.
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Step 6: Aligning the Top Half Part 1
Now you need to flip the cube so that the solved side is facing down like the picture. Then, all you have to do is twist the top half until one of the corners matches the ring. The corner closest to you is the matched corner because it needs the color yellow on top because it is the opposite of white, blue and red because the ring at the bottom has those colors.
Step 7: Aligning the Top Half Part 2
Now you need to do the next algorithm. Find a corner that is wrong. Face it towards you so that it is in the left half of the front face. Then do this algorithm, L' U' L F U F' L' U L U U. This will flip the corners. Do this until the corners are all in the right spots. It should look like the picture.
Step 8: Orientating the Corners Part 1
Now, this is the last part, and you need to orientate the corners, or flip them through algorithms. This will solve the Rubiks Cube. First, find a solved corner, (it looks like the first picture, and the corner closest to you is the solved corner). Then, put it in the lower left hand corner of the top face this should look like the second picture. DO NOT TWIST ANYTHING TO PUT THE SOLVED CORNER IN THE RIGHT SPOT. JUST MOVE THE CUBE IN YOUR HANDS.
Step 9: Orientating the Corners Part 2
Now you need to do the following algorithm, R U R' U R U U R U U. Then, keep finding the solved corner, and putting it in the lower left hand corner of the top face and repeating this algorithm, and you should end up solving it. BUT............ if your cube looks like the first picture, just choose either of the two corners and put them in the lower left hand corner of the top face and continue like normal. BUT A SECOND TIME........... if your cube looks like the second picture, where it has two already solved corners, putting them in the lower left hand corner of the top face and doing the algorithm will not work. Instead, you need to face them away from you and then continue with the algorithm. BUT FOR A THIRD TIME............. If you cube looks like the third picture, and it doesn't have any solved corners, then you will need to just pick a side and continue solving.
Step 10: Done
YAY! you have now solved your 2 by2 rubiks cube. I hope you all enjoyed this instructable, and were able to solve your cube.
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