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Rubiks Cube with flashy lights and voice

burad — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:11:00 +0000

New “Rubik’s Revolution,” a supposed “sequel” to the original Rubik’s Cube. The new cube keeps that 3 x 3 configuration and the iconic colored sides, but adds in electronic games including Light Speed, Rapid Recharge, Pattern Panic, Cube Catcher, Code Cracker and Multiplayer Madness.

Twisty Puzzles

burad — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:34:00 +0000

I’m a fan of Rubik’s Cube…though i’m not very fast but i can solve it in around 90 sec or so..
i stumbledupon this page having collection(pics) of wide variety of derivatives of rubik cube and similar puzzles.Then i searched for more such links..and i found this Huge Rubik’s Cube Collection.

Visit:
Magic Polyhedra and Other Sequential Movement Puzzles,
Knuttz.net: Rubik’s Cube Collection

Solving Rubik’s Cube

burad — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 10:34:00 +0000

For Begginers ..

Blake O’Hare’s simple solution
This method tackles the cube in layers with minimal moves for
memorization.
Jasmine Lee’s solution
Excellent solution page with diagrams for each step.
How to Solve the Rubik’s Cube 2.3

Advanced Methods ..

Lars Petrus’ Solution Unconventional speed solve method, does not use a layer by layer approach yet is still very fast.
Jessica Fridrich’s Page.

Java Applets for Cubing

Rubik’s Cube Java Applet created by Michael Schubart: Really nice 3x3x3 cube applet.
Virtual Cube created by Song Li.
Cubie Nice One.
Dan’s Cube Station For learning by java Applets.

Cube Timer.

Wallpaper
Rubiks Cube Wallpaper

Now Google gadget for cubing timer : Read about it.

Also Download Adobe AIR Desktop application: RubikTimer.air for cubing timer: Read about it

A great collection of wide variety of rubik cube and its derivative puzzles Magic Polyhedra and Other Sequential Movement Puzzles

Some tips by Sachin on how to improve your timings : How I am becoming fast