Curved 2x2 Experiment
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- The Curved 2x2s are an experiment to see what would happen if geometric deep cuts were to be curved on a face-turning cube. My previous Cursed Square-1 had similar geometry, and was a fully functioning puzzle, so I wanted to run this experiment to get a baseline for the concept. The goal is to see whether any of the three curved 2x2s (one with 1 curved cut, one with 2, and the final one with 3) can be scrambled and solved, or if they are all trivial non-puzzles.
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0:00 Origins
3:00 Build
6:28 B-roll
8:08 Demonstration of the 2x2 with 3 curved cuts
9:37 Demonstration of the 2x2 with 2 curved cuts
12:24 Demonstration of the 2x2 with 1 curved cut
13:17 Can the 2x2 with 2 curved cuts be scrambled?
15:05 Final Thoughts
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I did expect the 2 curved cuts would have more freedom to scramble. i think the sq-1 worked since it still had sort of 'edge pieces' between the curves so we didnt get several classes of edges and corners while these 2x2 mods created several different kinds of corners that dont interact how we would like them to.
The curved Square-1 did have two different types of edges, but they were able to interchange enough for the puzzle to scramble. It also helps that the corners block a lot less than on these 2x2s, since they don't necessarily have to be next to each other on the Square-1.
Really cool idea!
It reminds me a bit of Adam Ford's Compass Cube but without the 3x3x3 edges or centers.
I wonder if you could mix-and-match some pieces between your three puzzles to end up with something that can scramble.
Great ideas, great implementation and that is the way to get new kind of puzzles. Without experiments there is no real innovation.
I am very happy to see someone is pushing the limits. ❤
YAAAY. After 7 months, you've come back! I really missed your videos.
Glad to be back! With the new setup, hopefully I'll be able to make puzzles I'm happy with more consistently.
Beautifully done once again, but im baised as all get out.
If you tried curved cuts on a Skewb, you just get an Ivy cube.
That's one option, but I believe there's multiple different configurations.
He's back ❤
Yes i like your video :D😊
You could make equivalent puzzles by bandaging a 4x4, since these curved cuts are functionally the same as cuts that are offset from the centre line. Maybe you could test our your skewb idea by bandaging a master skewb or a rex cube.
Great points!
It will be like camouflage cube series.
This is also a super mirror 4x4x4 which is a bandaged 7x7x7.
Maybe an insane idea: A 2x2x2 with 45º turns, not only multiply of 90º turns.
Most maths say it is not doable but i refuse to believe it since they do not consider 'gaps' between pieces and only say there will appear infinite cuts (after each 45º turn, new cuts appears).
I am quite sure if one can make it, it is you. 😊
I'll put it on the list of vague ideas.
This makes me think of the Sun Cube, by MF8. The Sun Cube can turn every 45 degrees, but however, there may be restrictions.
I have a dayan bagua cube which is essentially a fancier sun cube, and it's very interesting. For a 45 degree 2x2 I personally had a different concept in mind, although I haven't made any steps towards determining whether or not it's feasible.
@@CubesMadeEasy I also have the Bagua. Imagine a 2x2x2 like the Bagua, but without blocking.
In other words, after any 45º turn it must be possible to make any other 45º turn ... that is what i was thinking and maths say for that to be possible with zero with plane cuts there will be infinite cuts to be made... but with non zero width cuts it must not be infinite.
I was wondering if you could make Curvy Pyraminx, since that if you exclude the tips, the parts left is a deep cut puzzle.
I'm not sure about the regular pyraminx, but there's definitely been a curvy jing's pyraminx made in the past. And the jing's pyraminx is mechanically identical to a skewb. 🤔
Awesome experiment! Out of curiosity, do you do commissions? I've had an idea for a floppy square-1 variant that I'd love to get my hands on.
Not formally, but you're free to float the idea and I could look into it if I'm interested.
@@CubesMadeEasy Thanks for the reply! I sent you an e-mail with the idea.
0:34 Why I've never seen any curved 2x2.
What about YJ's The Wave 2x2 ?
The outside shape is wavy, but the 2x2 slices are still straight. If you were to cut that puzzle down into a cube, it would be a normal 2x2.
Build a 17x17x15 cuboid.
I know it is not related with puzzles but do you know that in the 1/3 of the US states it is NOT illegal for teachers to beat students at schools?
So...why post something if it doesn't have any connection.
Did you know this fact?
@@ilyatoporgilka no because apparently I'm a most stupid hole according to you.
Yes but in the US states(17 of them) it is still legalised to do!
From now on, I'm going to be deleting any off topic comments by you. Tired of this.