Puzzling Jeronimo: 3x3x3 Offset Mirrored Cube (Pt 1)

Why Rubiks?

Until my current deployment to Afghanistan, I'd only ever tried to get one side of the cube, as quickly as I could, and only once did I get even two sides at the same time. I had a breakthrough to the next step while I was out here, and there was someone willing to show me the remaining steps to solve the 3x3x3 cube. Once I got the hang of that one, I moved up to a 5x5x5, and learned a couple of new tricks for the larger cubes. I taught myself the 7x7x7, and then started making designs to give a bit of a challenge. Here, for those who wish to take the time to view, are the results. Enjoy! :)

Sunday, June 10, 2012

3x3x3 Offset Mirrored Cube (Pt 1)

I was correct that the algorithms for solving this cube are the same as for solving any other 3x3x3 cube, but the devil is certainly in the details for this one. The start is the hardest part, but the more steps you complete, the easier the remaining steps become. It's a confusing mess at the beginning. The pictures in these posts are from the second time I solve the cube. The first time I did, I had a couple of the centers that were facing the wrong way. If you look at the second and third photos in this post, you can see what I'm talking about. The grains of the stickers in the center go perpendicular to the grains in the four points of the cross. The next two pics after that, and the remaining pictures taken of this solution are after I fixed the points of the cross to ensure the grains all pointed in the same direction.