HowTo:Solve The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

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“This is pointless. It's already solved, and always will. No matter what.”

~ Oscare Wilde on HowTo:Solve The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in the solved form, as indicated by the yellow sparkle.

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is by far "The Most Difficult Puzzle Of All Time™". Many have scrambled, twisted and turned this mythical puzzle, but few have solved it. By the end of this article, YOU TOO will be able to solve this puzzle. Unfortunately... you may encounter some problems on the way though... such as, twisting the cube the wrong way when speedsolving.

[edit] Only One Combination, Only One Solution!

Did you know...

that the current world record for solving a 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is the shortest possible instant of time?

Your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is the incredibly addictive, multi-dimensional challenge that has fascinated puzzle fans around the world. More cubes have been sold than the number of Oscar Wilde quotes on Uncyclopedia.

Any permutation of the 1 corner cubie is possible (1! positions), and 1 cubie can be independently rotated (1¹ positions). There is nothing identifying the orientation of the cube in space, reducing the positions by a factor of 1. The number of possible positions of the cube is

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube has been called "the perfect puzzle" and "the best puzzle ever". You can solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube from any starting point. With the right twists, anybody can do it. And with only ONE combination, every challenge is always the same no matter what!

[edit] Meet Your Cube

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, Eaten with only centre cubes.

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube has 6 sides, or faces. Each face is a different solid color when the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is solved.

Your cube is made up of one (1) cube piece, which is simultaneously a center cube, an edge cube, and a corner cube, making the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube more difficult than any other. This cube piece can be rotated, but is otherwise stationary.

[edit] Center cubes (1)

Center cubes have 6 colors, six times as many as the standard Rubik's Cube. Daffy Duck said that, although the colors can rotate in place, they do not move independently from one face of the cube to another. In other words, blue is always opposite green, red is always opposite orange, and white is always opposite yellow. Center cubes determine the colour of the face they're in.

A standard Rubik's Cube can be solved with any of the center cubes in any of four rotations. A 1x1x1 cube can only be solved with each of the center cubes in one specific rotation with respect to the others. This means that there are a total of 4+4+4+4+4+4 possible configurations, which comes out to about 8 octillion (8*10^27).

[edit] Edge cubes (1)

Each edge cube has 6 colors on it, 3 colours of which are ordinarily hidden from direct view. These are not in fixed positions like center cubes.

[edit] Corner cubes (1)

There are 6 colors on each corner cube, and all one of the corner cubes rotate in tandem every time the configuration is changed.

Each face can't be turned independently. Try it. (Doing this won't mix up the cube pieces, but will change the colors which face you at a given time.)

[edit] Twisting Hints

Did you know...

that if you saw every combination of the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, at a rate of one per second, it would take you less than ONE SECOND to see all the combinations?

An expert solving the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube WAY faster than you can. Just give up.

The easiest way to solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is layer by layer, starting at the top. It is very difficult to solve face by face, and with more than zero combinations, nearly always impossible to solve by trial and error.

Always hold the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in the same orientation while completing a layer. Remember the colors of the top centre cube and the centre cube facing you.

On a 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, opposite colors always appear on the same cube piece. The 1x1x1 cube is the only Rubik's Cube on which opposite colors can appear on the same cubie. For example, any cube piece will have both blue and white, which are opposites, in its color scheme. It helps to remember which colors are opposites when solving your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, while when using a larger cube, you can never know what color cubes are on the opposite side.

Sometimes you'll perform a series of twists to get a single cube into position. Doing that will often get other cubes out of position. Repeat the series of twists backwards to restore the cube.

[edit] How To Make Your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube Rotate Faster

You may notice that at first, your Rubik's Cube may not rotate as fast as you had hoped it would. This problem can be solved by applying lubricant to the inside of your cube. Here are some tips on how to "lube your cube":

[edit] Don't Lubricate your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube Right Away

When you first open your brand new 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, you will probably want to lubricate it right away. However, this is not recommended. For if you lube it immediately, it might seem fine at first, but after about a day, you will realize that the lubricant has worn off.

However, if you really just can't wait to lube your cube, it is recommended that you use a hammer to break open the cube (due to nonlooseness) to access the inside before you apply the lubricant.

[edit] How to Disassemble your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is much more difficult to disassemble than larger cubes. this is because it is made up of only one cubie. Therefore, you will have to apply a lot of strength to break open the 1x1x1 cube. Few have been able to disassemble the cube without permanently breaking it.

[edit] How To Solve The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

The unsolved 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube. Note the lack of shiny, yellow sparkly-things around it like in the first picture.

When solved, every face of the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is a solid colour. Once you start turning, twisting and flipping, it's easy to mix up the colours. Not to worry - the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube can be set right from any mixed-up combination.

1. Choose a colour. This will be your top face. Turn your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube so that the centre cube on the top face is that col
2. Solve the top face, by using quarter- and half-twists. Don't worry if you find this step challenging, this is often the longest and hardest step in solving your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube.
3. Rotate the 1x1x1 rubik's cube along an axis that is not along the plane of the square that is now on top, and perpendicular to one of the other faces so as to rotate an uncompleted face to the top.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 with all other colours.
5. Brag to all your friends on how YOU SOLVED THE 1x1x1 RUBIK'S CUBE!

[edit] How to Cheat When Solving the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

Did you know...

that some people can solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in ZERO moves, from any scrambled position? Crazy, huh?

For people with no time or people who are plain lazy, there are other ways to master the puzzle.

Method 1:

1. Before scrambling, note the correct position of the colours on the cube.
2. Scramble cube.
3. Choose a colour. This will be your top face. Turn your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube so that the centre cube on the top face is that colour.
4. Remove all the stickers except for the one on the top face, so you have only one sticker remaining on your cube. Preferably remove with fingernails or exacto knife.
5. Re-attach stickers in the correct positions, as you noted in Step 1. If you didn't do that, too bad. You should have listened when we told you.

Method 2:

1. Disassemble your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube
2. Put the disassembled cube pieces in such a manner to form the original cube.

Method 3:

1. Detach all stickers of your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube.
2. Colour in the now empty faces with your choice of paint.

(Note that oil paints may take an extended period of time to dry, so if using oil based paints, apply thinly.)

Method 4:

1. Run to the store
2. Buy a brand new 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube.
3. There you have it! A solved 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube!!!

Method 5: Ask a professional to solve it for you.

Method 6: Talk to the cube; try to reach a compromise.

Method 7: The LORD God also enjoys solving the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in His spare time, and has developed His own personal solving method (which was independently rediscovered by mathematicians in 1995). If you successfully master this technique, you, too, can legitimately claim that you are just as good as God at (at least) one thing!

Method 8: Grab a pick-ax, a hammer, some super glue, and think of a good excuse (preferably if you are fixing a friend's cube).

[edit] Cube Games And Patterns

Did you know...

that theoretically the longest path to solving the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube is in as many as FIVE twists. So far no one has succeeded in demonstrating this method.

After solving the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube, you may wonder, "What else is there to do?". This section is only for those experts that have solved the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube many times, and can do so from any combination.

[edit] Patterns For The Experienced Solver

There are almost an infinite number of beautiful patterns you can make with your 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube. Here is the complete list:

[edit] Games For All Ages

Don't be just limited to the vast range of patterns! Entertain yourself and others with these family friendly fun games.

• Place it in a bowl of jelly cubes, and see who gets injured!
• Paint your cube's blue side black and hand it to a colleague. Threaten to shoot him if he can't turn the blue face up!!
• Grind into a fine powder, and mix into your next cake. Give a prize to the person who figures it out first, or the first one to be hospitalised.
• Have a competition and see who can solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in the longest amount of time.
• Flip the cube upside down. Your inexperienced guests won't know where that top face disappeared to! Take advantage of your less able friends.
• Amaze your friends with your intimate knowledge of the 0x0x0 InfraCube. Explain that you received your unique insight from Rubiko, the god of all cubes.
• Have a competition to see who makes a regular pattern different to that of the completed 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube first
• Have a competition to see who can solve a 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube blindfolded
• Have a competition to see who can solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube in their mouth
• Have a competition to see who can't solve the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

[edit] Research On The 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube

Did you know...

that Did You Know is slightly broken at the moment?

Researchers at Ivy League colleges have done vast research on the 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube. They found that no matter how scrambled the cube is, it can be solved in as little as zero (0) steps, every time. (That true!) In addition, they have built a robot that can solve a 1x1x1 Rubik's Cube. After solving this cube the robot decided to go show his skills to the world. Which of course ended with gunshots and plenty of destruction!!! Like Terminator 3!!! Oh the unlimited things you could do with a rubik's cube 1x1x1.

Did you know...

don't worry about it

[edit] Records

Yu Nakajima (-0.01 seconds), also holds the record for the -1x-1x-1 Rubik's Cube Vidur Kumar (-0.1 seconds)

[edit] Links

• Game
• Rubik's Cube
• Ruboku
• A 0.13 second solve on video
• A video on how to solve it.

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