James Macdiarmid
James Macdiarmid
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FTO Blindfolded WB
I did a thing
#FTOforWCA
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Відео

Diansheng FTO Unboxing + Review
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This is a pretty nice puzzle, and imo a lot better than the Lanlan or even the rexTO. You should pick one up and give FTO a try if you haven't already! Link to the FTO discord server: discord.gg/hVSdFuCQDS Changing the colour scheme can be a bit of a pain. I didn't mention this in the review because I think after mass production the colour scheme will become fairly standardised, so being able t...
47/50 59:28 Multi-Blind OcR!
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Hard to put into words just how special this is. I've been competing for almost a decade now and although I've had my share of NRs, it often seemed like I'd never be able to achieve anything much at a continental or world level. Finally managing to break through and get an Oceanic record in my favourite event is just so so cathartic. Multi can be such a tough event sometimes, and after so many ...
20.01 NR 3BLD Single [Former]
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Late upload (sorry Ram) Mixed feelings on this one haha. Happy to finally get NR again, but frustrating to get so close to sub 20 without getting it. Even more ridiculous that I beat this a few weeks later but *still* didn't get it (20.00, not on cam). Will get sub 20 soon anyway. Ty Ram for filming! Sponsored by Speedcube.co.nz! Use code MORECUBES at checkout for 5% off Shop www.speedcube.co.n...
Diansheng Gigaminx Unboxing, Solve, and Written Review
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About 2 weeks ago Diansheng sent me their new gigaminx. Here are my thoughts: The first thing I noticed was the size - this puzzle is significantly smaller than the Yuxin, with an edge length only about 2mm longer than that of the Yuhu. I was concerned about the size before getting my hands on the puzzle, because I felt that the Yuxin's inner layers were already quite small. However I think the...
43/48 59:16 Multi-Blind NR [Former]
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43/48 59:16, done at Auckland Mind Games 2023 Pretty happy with this! Had a few small mistakes here and there, but overall this is about what I'd expect to get at home on an attempt that felt like this (good recall and only one or two mistakes that I noticed). Really nice to chunk NR by 5 points again too - probs won't be able to continue doing that, but if I can it'll put me on 43 points, equa...
21.22 NR 3BLD Single [Former]
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Pleased to finally get the single haha, it's well overdue. This solve still looked pretty choppy though, loads of room for improvement. Sub 20 soon! Thanks Ram for filming! youtube.com/@RamThakkar Sponsored by Speedcube.co.nz! Shop www.speedcube.co.nz Instagram speedcube.co.nz UA-cam ua-cam.com/channels/5KlIPhfmYGjyj6MTKtcUZQ.html
39/45 58:50 Multi-Blind NR [Former]
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39/45 58:50, done at New Zealand Nationals 2022 Not exactly a good result still, but we're at least getting into "not completely terrible" territory now. Also I was quite rusty heading into this comp ( having not practiced much since Tauranga) so was pleasantly surprised to even sub hour - let alone beat NR by a decent chunk. Hopefully I keep getting better at doing multi officially, and I star...
24.85 NR 3BLD Mean
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26.30, 24.47, 23.78 = 24.85 mean Actually really pleased with this, accuracy was garbage in warmup and I was averaging like 3 or 4 seconds slower, so not quite sure how this happened. Very silly that I don't have a better single by now though, have had 3 or 4 sub 22 fails at this point. Hopefully will get it at Mind Games or something. Thanks Elyas for providing the footage! Y'all should check ...
No more F2 Y perm
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(D R D' R') (R' F' R) U (R' f R f') R' U' F R2 Thanks Brant for finding/sharing this! Other decent options include: R' U R U' x' U L' U L U2 R U' R' U R' U R2 U R2' U' R2 D R2' U' R2 U R2' D' R F2 R U r U2' R2' F R F' R U2' r'R' F2 or indeed, F2 R U' R' U' R U R' F' R U R' U' R' F R F2 (I don't think it's a great option personally, but it's trivial to learn and if you have excellent TPS spam it...
37/46 1:00:00 Multi-Blind NR [Former]
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37/46 1:00:00, done at Koalafication Tauranga 2022 Another bittersweet multi result :P. Getting NR finally is great, but my comp performance still leaves a lot to be desired. It's definitely improving, with my sleep and memo being a lot better this comp than they have been in the past - however only beating NR by 1 point is frustrating, since I know I'm capable of a lot better, and this comp ha...
5:59.38 WB Gigaminx single [Former]
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This is why black LL exists Sponsored by Speedcube.co.nz! Shop www.speedcube.co.nz Instagram speedcube.co.nz UA-cam ua-cam.com/channels/5KlIPhfmYGjyj6MTKtcUZQ.html
YTNB speedrun
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Came to my attention that 3BLD mean YTNB was 24.76 by Tom (ua-cam.com/video/ntCySckr1sk/v-deo.html). My global is somewhere around 24-25, so decided to film a bit of practice and beat it. Pretty scrappy solves (and video quality lol) but figured I'd upload anyway. Sponsored by Speedcube.co.nz! Shop www.speedcube.co.nz Instagram speedcube.co.nz UA-cam ua-cam.com/channels/5KlIPhfmY...
30 Ridiculously Good ZBLLs
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Whenever I say opposite or adjacent when talking about recognition, I'm referring to colours, rather than positions. E.G. red/orange are opposites, and red/blue are adjacent. There are plenty more great ZBLLs, but these are the 30 that I think have the best combination of speed, difficulty, and ease of recognition. Beyond this, I'd recommend learning all of T, U, L and H 2GLL, then work your wa...
42/45 Multi PB [Former]
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42/45 59:27, done on the 17th of September Didn't practice multi for most of the first half of this year, but got back on the grind recently and I'm now pushing 49 cubes. I performed terribly at North Island Champs 2 weeks ago, so it was nice to PB here and remind myself I can still be good at this event. Hopefully 50 cubes soon! DNFs were 1 memo error, 1 recall error, and 1 exec error. Sponsor...
25.31 NR 3BLD Mean [Former]
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25.31 NR 3BLD Mean [Former]
cursed 3BLD
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cursed 3BLD
Triple sexy ZBLS in any slot!
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Triple sexy ZBLS in any slot!
The worst OLL parity case
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The worst OLL parity case
A "new" OLL 2 alg
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A "new" OLL 2 alg
The worst F2L case
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The worst F2L case
Triple sexy ZBLS
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Triple sexy ZBLS
31/37 53:37 | Wellington Mind Games 2022 (WR38)
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31/37 53:37 | Wellington Mind Games 2022 (WR38)
39/41 59:51 (Christmas 2021)
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39/41 59:51 (Christmas 2021)
The worst PLL parity case
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The worst PLL parity case
You don't need good TPS to be sub 1 on mega
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You don't need good TPS to be sub 1 on mega
The worst 3BLD parity case
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The worst 3BLD parity case
1 Look Megaminx OLL Part 14 | Set 36
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1 Look Megaminx OLL Part 14 | Set 36
19.21
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19.21
1 Look Megaminx OLL Part 13 | Set 20
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1 Look Megaminx OLL Part 13 | Set 20

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @deviouspenguin1234
    @deviouspenguin1234 4 дні тому

    Will you make a tutorial?

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 4 дні тому

      Nah. Der Der has one if you just want to learn. If you want to use 3style like I did then it's just learning comms from a sheet (and if you're learning 3style then I'd assume you know enough to not need a tutorial)

  • @CompanionCube
    @CompanionCube 21 день тому

    first cuber on youtube with a clean desk

  • @parttimecubing7413
    @parttimecubing7413 25 днів тому

    Dude this is nuts

  • @itzecuber
    @itzecuber 25 днів тому

    Nah

  • @putian_ye
    @putian_ye 25 днів тому

    nice one!

  • @rowehess
    @rowehess 25 днів тому

    That’s a lot of triangles, congrats!🎉

  • @DinoCuber
    @DinoCuber 25 днів тому

    This is really cool!!! #FTOforWCA

  • @TheAstronomicalCuber
    @TheAstronomicalCuber 26 днів тому

    James has done a thing confirmed 👍

  • @ytrickster2157
    @ytrickster2157 26 днів тому

    I now have a reason to get an fto. This is amazing to achieve🔥😤

  • @user-dp9fn3qj2n
    @user-dp9fn3qj2n 26 днів тому

    You are officially not human

  • @swiftcubing
    @swiftcubing 26 днів тому

    cool 👍 actually that is very cool maybe I will learn idk

  • @iamcurun1r
    @iamcurun1r 26 днів тому

    how many comms are there for FTO? I don't have one yet but doesnt an FTO have similarities to skewb as in how the orbits work

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Yeah it does. 280 comms

    • @iamcurun1r
      @iamcurun1r 26 днів тому

      @@jamesmacdiarmid do you have a comm sheet yet? when I get an FTO i would like to try bld

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Yeah it's private atm while I test a few options for some cases, but will post the link when it's done

  • @EzraFish-speedcuber
    @EzraFish-speedcuber 26 днів тому

    Dang, thats crazy

  • @derder3
    @derder3 26 днів тому

    Welp, rip my chances of ever getting this record, GG lol

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Honestly this is still very beatable if someone were to take the event seriously. Sub 1 is possible 👍

  • @gpcubing123
    @gpcubing123 26 днів тому

    Most people cant even solve an fto normally in that time 😂 you are insane bro

  • @OreKehStrah
    @OreKehStrah 26 днів тому

    What is that color scheme

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Made it as similar to 3x3 as possible so pieces go where I expect them to

  • @effperm
    @effperm 26 днів тому

    ok thats a crazy jump from last wb im pretty sure wtf lmao

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Well the previous WB was a 2:15 by me :P. But yeah it beats Enoch by a lot lol

  • @benpuzzles
    @benpuzzles 26 днів тому

    Fun fact, this is the 100th user-submitted result to Cubing Contests 💯

    • @benpuzzles
      @benpuzzles 26 днів тому

      BTW, do you have the scramble? I might want to try reconstructing haha

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      @@benpuzzles B' L' R D' L B' D' F' L' F R L' F L F' L' F L F' L F BL BR' B' D L' F I can recon quite easily if you'd like tho haha, since I know what comms I use

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      @@benpuzzles Went ahead and did it actually haha: {B, D} B' Ls' B, L' BR: B' R B, Rs' Rs, B' R B T R', L Rs' L' F: R' Ls R, L' B' R B, Rs Fs, Ls' B' Ls BR': Ls' B' Ls, Fs' (BL' U BL U)2 Rs' Us' Rs, U' (BL' F BL F)2 F BL' R': BR, R' L' R R: BR', R L R' R' L F': U, F' D' F

  • @igortarasow
    @igortarasow 26 днів тому

    full 3 style for fto would be only 299 comms(109 for centers if you do a rotation for 2nd set, 110 for edges and 80 for corners). full floating also will have not too many comms. maybe even something like 5 style is feasibleish on fto, or 2e2e or 2c2c

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Centres is only 90 cases. And yeah I was using 3style here haha (even floated my last edge alg :P )

  • @dnfcuber
    @dnfcuber 26 днів тому

    WHATTTT this is one of the most unbelievable video i've ever watched how you do that, how you are so fast at this you are amazing (sorry for bad english, my main language is not english)

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Your English is fine! This is actually very beatable, I'm sure someone who took the event seriously could get sub 1 eventually. It's just something very few people have ever tried before so WB was kinda easy haha

  • @EddtheRexMan
    @EddtheRexMan 26 днів тому

    Nyooooooooooom 🏃💨

  • @CUBEVSGAME
    @CUBEVSGAME 26 днів тому

    How did you do that?🤯

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid 26 днів тому

      Der Der has a tutorial if you want to learn a beginner method for it

    • @CUBEVSGAME
      @CUBEVSGAME 26 днів тому

      @@jamesmacdiarmid bro you are so impressive

  • @curiousNic
    @curiousNic 27 днів тому

    Dang🔥great job! I always like when you do a thing #FTOBLDforWCA #FTOforWCA

  • @AedanBryant
    @AedanBryant 27 днів тому

    Nice job!! Finally a new FTO BLD WB, and sub 2 by quite a bit too!

  • @andreyche5737
    @andreyche5737 27 днів тому

    FTO BLD WB OMG WTF??

    • @davidalan07
      @davidalan07 26 днів тому

      World record for most abbreviations in a single comment

  • @cuberstache
    @cuberstache 27 днів тому

    cracked

  • @theodorechan5212
    @theodorechan5212 27 днів тому

    James: I don’t want to do big bld because big bld comms are funny Also James:

  • @cubealgs101
    @cubealgs101 27 днів тому

    nice job bro!! well done

  • @BoltCubingFC
    @BoltCubingFC 27 днів тому

    Thats insane

  • @ElyasEyouNZ
    @ElyasEyouNZ 27 днів тому

    Wonderful.

  • @TheShiGuyShiloh
    @TheShiGuyShiloh 27 днів тому

    What is this I can barely turn it

  • @itsyourboyatk6916
    @itsyourboyatk6916 Місяць тому

    god what method u using

  • @kiwicuber
    @kiwicuber Місяць тому

    yes sir

  • @PowerPandaMods
    @PowerPandaMods Місяць тому

    So glad to finally have a good mass-produced FTO! They'll only get better from here!

  • @thepolyrhythmguy
    @thepolyrhythmguy Місяць тому

    How long until FTO bld in blindfolded solvers weekly comp?

  • @BankMoviegoer
    @BankMoviegoer Місяць тому

    Hmmm maybe I should get into FTO now so I can be cool when it (hopefully) gets added to the list of WCA events ;)

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid Місяць тому

      Definitely! Plus, if you get into it now, you can be part of the reason it becomes official 😄

  • @DoozBurger
    @DoozBurger Місяць тому

    bro, Just do r2 U2 r2 Uw2 r2 Uw2

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid Місяць тому

      Doing that and then the N perm it produces is much slower than the alg in the vid

  • @nooby31415
    @nooby31415 Місяць тому

    #FTOforWCA

  • @matuanko.vrabel
    @matuanko.vrabel Місяць тому

    This has to be wca event one day

  • @HaileyBug0
    @HaileyBug0 Місяць тому

    The dedication is insane! The fact that you spent 40 minutes memorizing 50 cubes, and remembering 47 of them! So awesome! I can’t fathom how hard that must have been. Congrats!

  • @BoltCubingFC
    @BoltCubingFC Місяць тому

    Are you gonna bring it to kapiti cubers? Also good vid

  • @jeffreys.hobbies
    @jeffreys.hobbies Місяць тому

    Hey James, great video mate! I got mine coming in the mail sometimes soon, very excited to try it now after hearing your opinions. However, I don't use the standard colour scheme on my RexTO and was wondering how difficult you found it to swap shades on the Diansheng?

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid Місяць тому

      I didn't find it too bad, you can check the description for a link to a vid I made showing how I did it. If you don't have a screwdriver the right size like I did though it can apparently be quite tricky

    • @jeffreys.hobbies
      @jeffreys.hobbies Місяць тому

      @@jamesmacdiarmid Ah shoot, that's my bad, didn't think to look in there! I just so happen to have the same screw driver as the video, so I'll keep your guide in mind for when my FTO comes. Thanks a lot!

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid Місяць тому

      No worries!

  • @inseminggd9435
    @inseminggd9435 Місяць тому

    man when i saw the cube in preorder for ONLY $17 i didnt even think it twice lmao, this is definitely worth delaying my order fir

  • @Alekha184
    @Alekha184 Місяць тому

    #ftoforwca

  • @5QUANCR0W
    @5QUANCR0W Місяць тому

    After Tingman's video I am determined to buy one of these. Great vid.

    • @jamesmacdiarmid
      @jamesmacdiarmid Місяць тому

      Yeah super happy he made that vid, great timing

  • @iamcurun1r
    @iamcurun1r Місяць тому

    nice review James I'll probably get an fto next time I do a cube order

  • @Speedcubenz
    @Speedcubenz Місяць тому

    This looks kinda fun! I'm excited to get my hands on one.

  • @ennxui
    @ennxui Місяць тому

    copping rn

  • @cubealgs101
    @cubealgs101 Місяць тому

    he finally uploaded omg