Last night, for the first time, I successfully solved my 2x2 Rubik's cube blindfolded. Well, I wasn't actually blindfolded, but I had my eyes closed the entire time.
Blindfold solving isn't as hard as is sounds. Once you learn the method, which is surprisingly easy with only 2 main algorithms and a handful of shorter setup moves, it's a matter of memorizing orientation and permutation.
So for my first successful solve, this is what I memorized: (020) (1002) (68) (5175). And that's it. Really! Each of the numbers corresponds to a specific setup move and algorithm, so when you are blindfolded (or in my case have your eyes closed) you know what to do. I've been working on this for a couple weeks, so it's nice for it to finally pay off!
Since you brought up cubing, here are some of the others I've solved:
3x3 Rubik's Cube (yes I have the nerdy stand...how else are you going to display it?!?!) |
4x4 Rubik's Cube aka Rubik's Revenge (this one has the stand too...it makes my desk looks organized) |
5x5 Rubik's Cube aka Professor Cube (I have a stand for this one...even though it's not shown in the picture) |
MegaMinx Puzzle aka Dodecahedron aaka 12 sided 3D shape (no stand for this one, in fact, it's not even mine! Believe it or not, I solved everything but the last face with no outside help.) |
QuadCube aka "it'll drive you insane" at least that's what it says on the box. I actually did this one with no outside help (ie the internet). |
I don't believe you at all. you made up all those facts and you can't actually do anything cool. admit it!
ReplyDeleteI guess when I come home I'll just have to prove it to you :)
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm thinking about joining the arizona speedcubing association. Now that's cool!