My GTS2-M - On The Road To Perfection! PART 2 DMCubing 2018-01-18 | Part 1 of this video can be found here: youtu.be/B3bY2hoDOgsMy tutorial on making a magnetic GTS2 can be found here: youtu.be/D34suVqlx5sHey guys! I thought it was time to do an update on my experiments with the Weilong GTS2-M. To date, I've magnetized 21 of these cubes trying a wide variety of styles and strengths of magnets. I've summarized these findings in both Part 1 (which includes Prototype Cubes, #1 - 10) and this update, Part 2 (which includes #11 - 21). I've found that I prefer the N42 5x1 magnet from Gaussboys.com. Like the N48 5x1 from Apexmagnets.com, it gives a nice, even magnetic feel, softer "bumps" because of the width of the magnet, but the N42 is just slightly weaker than the N48, and it's a feel I prefer over all the magnets I've tried in this cube.I also tried a combination of N35 5x1's and N42 5x1's, and that cube makes an excellent subtle cube. So for a medium feel, the N48 5x1; for a medium subtle feel, the N42 5x1; and for a subtle feel, the N35 5x1/N42 5x1 combination. The N35 4x2 is still a very good magnet for this cube. It's just that I find the 5mm wide magnets have a better, overall feel. It's like their magnetic attraction is more constant, while not slowing the cube down, and the "bumps" are gentler.Here's a complete list of the 21 GTS2 cubes I magnetized:PROTOTYPE#1. N35 4x1.7 magnets365.com (their "4x2" is slightly undersized)#2. -same as above, but stickerless-#3. N38 4x2 gaussboys.com#4. N42 4x2 gaussboys.com#5. N38 4x2 gaussboys.com (center magnetized)#6. N52 5x1 gaussboys.com (my first 5x1 cube)#7. N35 4x2 gaussboys.com#8. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#9. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#10. N35 5x1 magnets365.com#11. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#12. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#13. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#14. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#15. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#16. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#17. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#18. N42 5x1 gaussboys.com (my favorite magnet in this cube)#19. N42 5x1 gaussboys.com (my favorite magnet in this cube)#20. N42 5x1 gaussboys.com (my favorite magnet in this cube)#21. N42 5x1 gaussboys.com / N35 5x1 magnets365.com stickerless (the subtlest I'd go for in this cube. Still, a great feel- much like the factory-magnetized Valk 3 Power M.)I may also try a combination of N42 5x1 and N48 5x1 magnets in a future cube. I hope this has been helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions. See you in the next video! Happy cubing! DMAll content (photos, video, audio, and music) property of David S. Miller, copyright, 2018 and cannot be used without permission.
Oops! I better upload!!! DMCubing 2021-03-13 | Apparently YouTube wants you to keep uploading to be eligible for monetization. I haven’t seen a dime from them in three years yet they continue to advertise on my videos. Lol. Anyway here’s an obligatory video until I think of what to do next. 😀Happy cubing!!!
DMCubing Update!!! [Plus slideshow] DMCubing 2018-07-25 | Hey, guys! Just a quick update to let everyone know I'm still alive and well. Just been extra busy at work this summer. Also, during my free time, I've been doing a lot of photography. I'll show you a little slideshow of images that I've taken over the past three months. I still stay active on youtube, mostly keeping up with questions and comments on my videos and checking out everyone else's videos. I just hadn't had a chance to do any tutorials in a while. Sorry about that! Thanks for hanging in there with me. I appreciate it! Happy cubing!!!!
DMCubings 5,000 Sub Giveaway DRAWING!!!! DMCubing 2018-03-24 | WINNERS MUST CONTACT ME BY MARCH 31, 2018Hey guys and gals. First let me say a big THANKS to everyone who has supported my channel by being subscribed. I truly do appreciate it! THANK YOU!!!Here is the drawing. WINNERS: please contact me either through Youtube messages using your channel, so I know it's you, or leave a comment here, from your channel, so I can send you the gift card code. OK. Let's see who wins.....
5000 Subscriber Giveaway!!! $240 in prizes!!! Worldwide!!! CLOSED! DMCubing 2018-03-10 | Hey, guys and gals! Here it is!!!! My 5,000 subscriber giveaway, and YOU made it happen!!! Thank you so much for allowing my channel to grow to 5000 subscribers!!! I truly appreciate everyone's support! Thank you so much!!!I'll be giving six $40 Cubicle gift cards! Three to North American subscribers, and three to international subscribers. All you have to do is:1. Be subscribed to my channel! I will check!2. In the Comments section, let me know which country you live in. This will allow me to select the six winners. ONLY COMMENT ONE TIME!!! IF YOU COMMENT MORE THAN ONCE, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED!I'll do the drawing in two weeks, on March 24!Good luck everyone, and THANK YOU again, so much, for your support! I really appreciate it!!! DM
How To Magnetize a 5x5 Rubiks Speed Cube (Wushuang & Others) DMCubing 2018-02-20 | Hey everyone! Here's my 5x5 magnetic tutorial- without a doubt, the most-requested video I've had requests for! Thank you!!!A very special thanks to KSCuber who helped me with the setup and solve footage. Be sure to check him out, he's got an excellent channel:youtube.com/channel/UC39ASoBuqJAmEuZotv0IFnwThanks too, to Adam Greenwood who provided information on magnet selection.Everything here should be pretty well explained in the video, but if you have questions, be sure to let me know. You'll need 96 magnets, often people use N35 or N38 4x1.5 in the Wushuang, throughout, and in other 5x5's, often a stronger magnet (for example, an N35 4x2) will be used in the inner layer. This project from disassembly to gluing the last magnet can take up to THREE HOURS, so plan accordingly! Note: The N and S polarities shown in the video are for illustrative purposes to indicate a consistent and proper magnetic polar layout. Your cube doesn't have to use the true North and South of the magnets- I label the magnet ends N and S just to show you how the magnets keep a constant polarity as they're glued in. Enjoy, and please do let me know how your cube turned out!HAPPY CUBING!!! DMAll music, photos, video, etc. (with the exception of the footage provided by KSCuber), property of, and copyright 2018, David S. Miller and can not be used without permission.
Magnetic 5x5 Preview - Tutorial Coming Soon! DMCubing 2018-02-06 | Hey guys and gals! I have had a lot of questions about the 5x5 tutorial. Here's the update: I'm working on it! ;-) HAnd here's a sneak-peak! (Of course, the full tutorial will have all the details, etc.) This tutorial will be a collaboration! I'm enlisting the help of a YouTube friend, KSCuber, who'll demonstrate the finished product. This ought to be a lot of fun!!! I'm really looking forward to it!!I should have all the video footage shot by week's end, then I'll be sending the cube off to KSCuber, who'll do the demo videoing. If you want to jump ahead of the class and magnetize your own before I post the tutorial read below.OK guys. I hope to have the video posted within a couple of weeks or so. Happy cubing!!! Stay tuned....For those wishing to magnetize now:You'll see that I show two magnetic layouts early in this short video: NSSN, which necessitates gluing two magnets into one piece (a rather difficult thing to do!) and NS__NS. We'll be doing the NS__NS Polar Layout circled in orange. The rest of the pics in the video show the cubie pieces in relation to this polar layout. MAGNETS: People generally use around an N35 4x1.5 up to N35 4x2 in the 5x5. In the Wushuang, we can get by with using only one strength of magnet, I'll be using N38 4x1.5 throughout. It is recommended NOT to use 4x2's throughout! Use 4x1.5. In other 5x5's, which have a freer middle, it is advisable to use slightly stronger magnets for the inner layers. Here, you can use an N35 4x2 while using either an N35 or N38 4x1.5 on the outer. My graphics show this, so just take a close look there. The 5x5 is easy to disassemble and reassemble. If you tape the inner 3x3 pieces together, it makes it easy to keep all the pieces together- we only need to work on the outer pieces of the cube.Special thanks to Adam Greenwood, KSCuber, and all the people over at SpeedSolving.comAll materials property of David S. Miller and cannot be used without permission.Music: "Dave's Groove Loop"
New Banner Reveal - Thanks, iOBX! DMCubing 2018-02-02 | Thank you, iOBX: youtube.com/channel/UCI9jV8hfpWRWoBkAMMIq2ug"Dave's Groove" mixed by David Miller
Christian Cuber Unboxes DMCubing GTS2Ms!!! DMCubing 2018-02-02 | WATCH Christian Cuber's Video Here : youtu.be/Ev22dux_qT0and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Thanks!Hey, guys! Just a quick video to let you know about a recent upload by Christian Cuber of an unboxing of a couple of cubes I sent to him and his brother, Cuber X. Christian Cuber was a winner of one of my giveaways back in May 2017. He won a stickerless GTS2M (#2- second GTS2M I ever made!) and it's been his main ever since. I wanted to get his opinion on my N42 5x1 version, so here's his reaction video.I sent the cube unlubed at his request. I think he liked it!About the strength of magnets: The actual magnetic pullforce strength of the N42 5x1 is actually LESS than that of the N35 4x2, but because of the 5mm width, the magnetic field is extended slightly- enough to get better stabilization without the use of a stronger magnet. And the clicks, or bumps, become softer and gentler. Please show Christian Cuber some support by taking a look at his unboxing, and please consider subscribing to his channel. Thanks so much!!!!
DMCubings MEGA SHOUTOUT #3 DMCubing 2018-01-31 | Hey, guys! Here's my megashoutout #3. This shoutout is to acknowledge channels who have helped support my channel and to promote those who I feel need more recognition. Please check each channel out, and if you feel compelled to, please consider showing your support by subscribing to them as I know they'd appreciate it, and so would I! Thanks so much!!!! CuzCubing: youtube.com/channel/UCYg0hhSUPlAypl6k9E3PosQWETZ EXE: youtube.com/channel/UCVRbQpckz73Q3GgXbls1uogComplex: youtube.com/channel/UCm1SgtUjKwTduSjuOlLHiuALexmic: youtube.com/channel/UCBqpEZL0XO6GkLo4ULwOReQMahesh Patel: youtube.com/channel/UC1mJDv9IGA34eh8SgLnogxAPuzzle Cuber: youtube.com/channel/UCYoMR83DlCIXvHbWfYUzA_ALH Cuber: youtube.com/channel/UCJqPU6XUNW9urxoelKW4F1AThe Bostonian Cuber: youtube.com/channel/UCxtWfqYKt8wkOtSyEUScxwAOffline Cuber: youtube.com/channel/UCAkBjuxJIa3opSUXVTlDqrwCM Cubes: youtube.com/channel/UCNuZrkmCEQ9WdMG68DKU1QwKSCuber: youtube.com/channel/UC39ASoBuqJAmEuZotv0IFnwCaleb Lee: youtube.com/channel/UCqbnXucd5qUqQD7OyPaAlugMusic:1. Excerpt from "Aria, BWV1, J.S. Bach" arranged and transcribed for trumpet by David Miller, performed by David Miller2. "Sunrise Butterflies" composed and arranged by Benjamin Müller, trumpet solo by David Miller youtu.be/062WH2lDcpk3. Excerpt from "We Like To Party! (Vengabus)" arranged and performed by David Milleryoutu.be/8sU7N7DRuV4
Magnetizing the MoYu MF3RS2 Speed Cube DMCubing 2018-01-28 | Just a quick overview on this cube, because you already really know how to magnetize it!! The method is identical to several of my tutorials: the Yuxin Little Magic, the Weilong GTS2, and even the original MF3RS, in that the position of the magnets is identical, as is the gluing technique. (Links to those videos, below)There are a couple of minor differences in this cube, particularly if you plan on using a wider magnet, like the 5x1. Here, you'll need to position the magnets up along the cubie piece wall just a little bit higher. But don't worry, I'll show you how, in this video. I've actually forgotten to tell how many magnets to use in a couple of my videos. OOPS. You'll need 48 Neodymium magnets. For this cube, several magnets are good to use:N42 or N48 5x1N35 4x2N35 4x1.5Here are reference videos you can watch if you're new to magnetizing cubes, or happen to be new to my channel.- Yuxin Little Magic Tutorial: youtu.be/sfvXbUzZnNs- Weilong GTS2 Tutorial: youtu.be/D34suVqlx5s- MF3RS Tutorial: youtu.be/8pDUI-x5jtMThanks for watching!!! If you have any questions, please let me know! Take care, and HAPPY CUBING!!!All music, photos, and video copyright 2018, David S. Miller, and cannot be used without permission.
How To Magnetize The Yuxin Little Magic 3x3 Speed Cube DMCubing 2018-01-24 | Hey, guys! Here it is, by request, my tutorial on magnetizing the very popular Yuxin Little Magic speed cube! This is an awesome cube with a very speedy action, and as a magnetized cube, becomes even better! The magnets I used in this video were the Gaussboys N35 4x2. They're slightly on the strong side. I'd say they're medium-strong- so just slightly past the medium mark. On my first Little Magic, I used the N35 4x2 from Magnets365, and since they're slightly undersized and measure, 4x1.7, those magnets feel maybe a little more appropriate for this cube. Personally I don't think many people would need a magnetic pullforce strength greater than what the Gaussboys N35 4x2 give, and people may want to go with a weaker magnet, say, for instance, an N35 4x1.5.Everything else is pretty much covered in the video. If you have questions, please let me know. And if you've magnetized this cube, please let me know what you found works best in it!Thanks so much and enjoy the video! DMThe original video to my arrangement/performance/recording of the Batman Theme can be viewed here: youtu.be/DA3Ju_akscEAll photos/video/music copyright 2018 by David S. Miller and cannot be used without permission.
Happy 2018 Mardi Gras [Music Video] (Non-cubing related) DMCubing 2018-01-13 | Totally non-cubing related. (Skip over if you don't like jazz music or don't want to see me play my trumpet!).In New Orleans, second line parades start with the sound from a lone trumpet. He signals three times- often there's a response from the crowd to each of his three signals. Then the music starts! The festivities begin! The parade rolls! It's Mardi Gras time! Laissez les bons temps roule!Here's my take on the second line standard, "Joe Avery's Blues" to usher in the start of Mardi Gras 2018 here in Louisiana!Happy Mardi Gras to all my subscribers!You may have heard a small segment of this before, since I use a tiny excerpt for the intro music to my cubing videos! ;-) Here's the entire tune. I think I posted it before to my cubing channel last February, but I've quite a few more new subs since then. What's nice about living in Louisiana is there really isn't much of a break between Christmas and Mardi Gras season. It seems one flows right into the other. As a matter of fact, some people keep their Christmas trees out and change the decorations to purple, green, and gold colors, the colors of Mardi Gras! We even have purple, green, and gold wreathes we hang on our doors and windows! :-)Here's my buddy, Wynton Marsalis teaching the tune to school children in Africa: youtu.be/rMsbbMwMVQYDavid S. Miller (me) on all instruments. Recorded Jan. 2016
How to Magnetize the Valk 3 Power Speed Cube DMCubing 2018-01-08 | Hey guys!!!! He's my tutorial on magnetizing the new QiYi Valk 3 Power speedcube. The cube features a new design with noticeable differences between it and the original Valk 3- new primary plastic capped edge pieces, the absence of corner cutaway holes, primary plastic bases on the corner pieces, and a new core design. This cube is available in a factory-magnetized version, known as the Power M. The Power M is a great cube and has a light magnetic feel. The magnets used in it are N35 4x1.5 in the edges, and N35 4x1 in the corners.For people looking for a stronger magnetic feel than what the factory Power M has to offer, a do-it-yourself tutorial may be of some interest, so I present this video. Now, I must point out that magnetizing the Valk 3 Power has a few challenges, mostly in the proper alignment of magnets. I show this in the video. The new capped design of the edge piece only allows so much room for error. The larger internal receiving post of the edge piece cap can come in direct contact with the glued-in magnet if you’re not careful. The two ways to prevent this are, set and glue the corner piece magnet as low into the magnetic slot as possible, and when positioning and gluing the edge piece magnet, be sure to align the edge piece shell to the “master corner piece” so that it aligns to the very front of the corner piece, pushing forward slightly with your fingers. The “master corner piece” is the fully magnetized corner piece that will be used as a guide for aligning and placing the edge piece magnets. This forward-front position assures that the edge piece magnet is not place too high in the edge piece shell. If the edge piece magnet is too high, the cap will not fit back on!!! I show this in the video. Another couple of ways to avoid this happening would be to use a 3mm wide magnet, or placing the magnets on the opposite sides of the internal cubie pieces and disregard using the magnetic slot of the corner piece. For my project here, I chose an N38 grade 4x1.5 magnet (from Gaussboys). I think it gives a very balanced, medium subtle magnetic feel. I think you could use a 4x2, but again, because of the possible issues with the edge piece cap tiles, the added thickness of the 4x2 may present even more of a challenge. If in doubt, do some "dry runs" without gluing by placing the magnets inside of the piece with the large of the two caps in place. You'll be able to observe if there's enough room internally for the 4x2. And certainly if using anything wider than 4mm, you'll have to position the magnets on the opposite sides and further down into the cubie pieces. Anyway, I hope this video is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions, or let me know how you magnetized your cube along with your findings and observations. Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. Take care, and HAPPY CUBING!!!! DM
A Close Look Inside the Valk 3 Power & Power M Speed Cubes DMCubing 2018-01-05 | Hey, guys, just a quick look inside the new QiYi Valk 3 Power & Power M. A lot of people have been asking online about the size and strength of magnets. The Power M is unique in that it uses a mixed magnet design: an N35 4x1.5 in the edges, and an N35 4x1 in the corners. This information has been confirmed both by my own measuring, and confirmed by Mats himself!The overall magnetic feel of the Power M is rather light. Though the magnets are subtle, they still have a positive effect on keeping the cube in alignment.The biggest changes that we see in the Power is the new cube piece design- the primary plastic bases to the cubie pieces, the omission of the corner cutaway holes, and a new capped design for the edge piece. No longer is the edge piece a split-type. It's now somewhat like the Gan edge piece- however, instead of a full cap design, we have two separate tiles that make up the top of the edge. Disassembly of the corner piece is the same as the original Valk 3. I cover how to do this in the video. I use a metallic Gan tool to press down on the base retaining prongs to remove the base. Alternately, you could use a 7/32" nutdriver or socket tool.I didn't cover the new core design, as this video is more about what we need to cover in order to magnetize the non magnetic version. I'll have a tutorial on that soon. The Power M version (the magnetic version) has additional springs, a set of stickers and a cleaning cloth. The non magnetic version has only the cleaning cloth and insert cards.Hope this video is helpful and has useful information. I plan on having a magnetic tutorial for the Power soon. I'll use stronger magnets than what are in the factory-magnetized Power M.Take care, thanks for watching, and ...... HAPPY CUBING!!!!DM
CornerCutter Podcast Interview Conclusion (Part 2) & Christmas Music DMCubing 2017-12-19 | Hey guys, just letting you know that the conclusion of my interview (Part 2) with Josh over at The CornerCutter Podcast has just been uploaded. Please have a listen if you'd like. Josh does a great job interviewing people in the cubing community and it was an honor to be part of this. Direct link to the podcast-spreaker.com/show/the-cornercutter-podcastThe CornerCutter Podcastthecornercutterpodcast.wordpress.comI added a jazzy little Christmas tune at the end. Happy Holidays, everybody!!!DM
4,500 Subscriber Giveaway Drawing!!!! We Have a Winner!!!! DMCubing 2017-12-13 | Hey guys!!!!Here's the drawing for my 4500 sub giveaway. THANKS AGAIN so much for your support!!!! It really means a lot to me!!!! Thanks!!!!FOR THE WINNER: PLEASE CONTACT ME THROUGH YOUR CHANNEL TO MY CHANNEL SO I KNOW IT'S REALLY YOU. Take care, everyone!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
DMCubing Appearing on The CornerCutter Podcast (Part 1) DMCubing 2017-12-06 | Hey guys. Just letting you know I was recently interviewed by Josh over at The CornerCutter Podcast, and that conversation has now been uploaded as Part 1 of our chat. Please go check it out. Part 2 should upload in a couple of weeks. Thanks!!!!Direct link to the podcast-spreaker.com/show/the-cornercutter-podcastThe CornerCutter Podcastthecornercutterpodcast.wordpress.com
4500 Subscriber Giveaway US-Only CLOSED currently drawing winner DMCubing 2017-12-05 | Thanks so much guys for getting me to 4,500 subs. This is truly beyond every expectation I had for my cubing channel. I appreciaite each and every one of you! Thanks so much!!!This giveaway is for US residents only (No Canada, overseas, etc.) as I always do the "500" marks US Only. My 5000 sub giveaway will be a world-wide one and I really expect to really celebrate that milestone, so I can't wait for that one!!!!The gift this time will be a $40 Gift Card for the Cubicle. This will allow you to use it toward anything in the store. The RULES are simple:1. Be Subscribed to my channel.2. Leave a Comment on this video.3. Live in the United StatesOK, guys, have fun and good luck!!!! The drawing will be on Dec. 12 in the evening. So see you then. Dave
UPDATE: DMCubing is Alive & Well! DMCubing 2017-12-04 | LINK to The CornerCutter Podcast:thecornercutterpodcast.wordpress.com------Hey guys! Just a quick update to let everyone know I'm still around. Just been busy with work and other things. I'll show you a little slide show while I talk about things in this video.Giveaway for US subscribers will be posted in the next day or two, so please stay tune for that! We've reached 4500 subscribers!!! Thank you guys so much!!!!!
Updates & Shoutouts!!! DMCubing 2017-09-25 | Hey, Guys! Here's an update and shoutout video. 0:00 Updates: 00:08 Gaussboys just got in the N42 5x1 magnets! I'm really looking forward to trying them in the GTS2 and other cubes. Oh, you can still save 10% off your order there when you use the discount code, DMCUBING All you have to do is set up a free account ahead of time. 01:14 I talk about using the N48 5x1 magnets in the Yuexiao Pro and doing a spring swap using the original Yuexiao springs in the cube.3:36 Leaked video! LOL! A video I made about part of my art collection, which I uploaded as an unlisted video, somehow went public for a brief period of time. I made the video to share with a couple of art galleries I do business with.4:20 Music channel update. I talk about something I've been involved with most of my life, my study and research of early electronic musical instruments, chiefly the theremin and electro-theremin. I recently wrote the liner notes to the reissue of an historic 1958 record featuring the electro-theremin. On my musical channel, I read from the liner notes: youtu.be/avx1gdiXiko07:08 SHOUTOUTS! GingerAyl Cuberyoutube.com/channel/UC-xiFxyO8VY_IyVV9PoxCBQJaycubing10youtube.com/channel/UCzuBQm_J0l2c81fi3XqeZMgIGCuberyoutube.com/channel/UC_XTxemf9mR2yStksBqXzcwHaxpoyoutube.com/channel/UCPhpoxjTAk9jWfnCVNyCzzARam The Cuberyoutube.com/channel/UCHXx-a3y15kriHSPvR-gDuAHybrid_ Cuberyoutube.com/channel/UCjkDYoMI92uT1XLsNPKUwXQGhost Cuberyoutube.com/channel/UC9JdU0XG5A59Bhz5bfsPAvQIS Cuberyoutube.com/channel/UCo47PocUo-klBuPmLlVTQ3QBlackCubingyoutube.com/channel/UCpG0ocvvXN4de_rwu734exgSuperiorCuberyoutube.com/channel/UCxpXZuLoER1qajAHwQ5BciADailyCuberyoutube.com/channel/UCEGOzCQCuQuNA2bDExm97lgThe Cuboizyoutube.com/channel/UCiYYM516Q9UIL3pablkYbUgJust Cube Ityoutube.com/channel/UCCNHTt0kmm1Kgn6LC7-8AdwI Hate V Permsyoutube.com/channel/UCc53w7seTtvPSC03r-1ZFuQ
4000 Subscriber Giveaway Drawings! WE HAVE WINNERS! DMCubing 2017-09-09 | CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!!!!Sorry about the low quality of the video. I usually do a low reso test master first, then render the final version at 1080p. The video program I was using began to crash, so I went with this low reso version so the winning results wouldn't be delayed any further. Sorry about that. I will be contacting the winners via email. Thanks to all who entered.THANKS TO ALL MY GREAT SUBSCRIBERS!!! I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! YOU'RE ALL SPECIAL TO ME!!! THANKS!!!!
4000 Subscriber Giveaway - WORLDWIDE! [CLOSED] DMCubing 2017-09-01 | READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE ENTERING!!!!!LINKS TO ENTER:US RESIDENTS ENTER HERE:gleam.io/JC1ZW/4000-subscriber-giveaway-for-us-residentsNON-US RESIDENTS ENTER HERE:gleam.io/OEqnB/4000-subscriber-giveaway-for-nonus-residents-overseasREAD THIS BEFORE ENTERING:Hey guys, here it is! My 4000 subscriber giveaway. Thank you so much for making this possible!!!!This time I'm doing it a little different. Hopefully it'll go off without any problems. I'm using Gleam to host and pick the two winners. If there are any glitches or anything, I'll go back to doing my giveaways the old way.Anyway, this is a WORLDWIDE GIVEAWAY! US residents MUST take the link for US residents. NON-US residents must take their link. If you don't follow this simple step, you'll be disqualified.ONE ENTRY ONLY!!! It's only possible to enter once anyway, but you've been warned. NO CHEATING! I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT I DEEM INELIGIBLE FOR ANY REASON.Contest runs exactly ONE WEEK ONLY!! Sept. 1 - 8, 2017.PRIZES:I'll be giving away TWO custom magnetized Weilong GTS2-M N48/5x1 cubes, one to a winner in the United States, and one to a winner overseas. (Overseas includes Canada). To enter, simply follow the link provided based on where you live. You'll need to sign up though Gleam to participate. You'll be given one question to answer (basically your contact info, should you win). This will qualify you for the drawing on Sept. 8. The contest ends on Sept. 8, 2017 and I'll be doing the drawing that evening.Good luck everyone and again, Thank You So Much for all the support you've given my channel!!!!DMMusic:"Lixomydian 3 Blues" by David S. Miller (all instruments)
How to Make a Magnetic GuoGuan YueXiao Pro Speedcube! DMCubing 2017-08-20 | Hey guys, here's my tutorial on magnetizing the new Yuexiao Pro 3x3 speed cube! It's a fairly easy DIY, using the built-in slots inside the cubie pieces. But there are a couple of things that we do different here, like beginning with the corner piece thirds, so we have a better-aligned magnetic placement. I'll discuss all of this in the video.The magnets I used are Gaussboys N38 4x1.5 magnets. Only 4mm x 1.5mm magnets will fit into the slots of the cube, so we're a little limited in how we can magnetize it. The overall feel and end result using the N38 4x1.5 is really good! Makes for a nice, subtle magnetic pullforce feel.OK, I hope you like this video! Enjoy and we'll see you the next time! Happy Cubing!!! DMAll content (music, video, photos) property of David S. Miller
How to Make a Magnetic Yuxin Blue 4x4 and other 4x4 Speed Cubes DMCubing 2017-08-14 | HOW TO REASSEMBLE YOUR 4x4 CUBE VIDEO from IGCUBER:youtu.be/2yIXQ5CSad0Hey guys, here's my tutorial on making a magnetic Yuxin Blue 4x4. The process is actually fairly easy, so if you've ever magnetized a 3x3 cube, you'll have no problem; and if this is your first cube to magnetize, I think my instructions should be easy to follow. This tutorial will work on other 4x4s as well, like the Wuque.A word about the magnets: Most people are using 3x1.5 magnets on the inner layer and 4x2 magnets on the outer layer. This gives the cube a better balanced feel. For this project, I used 3x1.5 magnets throughout, but I've made notations where the larger 4x2 are to be placed.If you have any questions or comments, please be sure to leave them in the comments section. Thanks for watching and Happy Cubing! DMAll materials (photos, video, and music) property of David S. Miller
DMCubing New Logo!!!! DMCubing 2017-08-11 | Hey guys. Here's my channel's new logo, made by my friend, and long time cuber, Ted! I love it!!! I hope you do too!!! Thanks, Ted!!!!I'm currently working on my first magnetic 4x4 tutorial, so I should have that wrapped up and uploaded in a few days. Until then..... Happy Cubing!!!!Music: We Like To Party! (Vengabus) Trumpet Cover - David Miller, trumpetyoutu.be/8sU7N7DRuV4
A Sneak Peek At My Next Project ;-) DMCubing 2017-08-06 | A Sneak Peek At My Next Project ;-)Can you guess what it is?Music:Excerpt from "Sky Kisses Earth" [Prem Joshua], Remix (unpublished), 2014. David Miller (me), trumpet. Video of me recording this tune: youtu.be/24oxLqdRpIwOriginal recording:youtu.be/WnW-kV7Sp4s
How to Make a Magnetic Chuwen 2x2 Speedcube (and other capped designed 2x2s) DMCubing 2017-07-19 | Hello everyone,Here's my tutorial on making a magnetic MoHuan ShouSu ChuWen 2x2 speedcube. Like many 2x2s, it features a capped designed, so this tutorial will work equally well on the Guoguan Xinghen, Yuxin White and other 2x2s of similar design.For this project, I used N52 3x1.5 neodymium magnets from gaussboys.com - http://www.gaussboys.com/store/index.php/magnet-shapes/discs/d0301g.htmlI feel the magnet gives a nice, overall medium magnetic pullforce feel. Not too subtle, not too pronounced- just right in the middle, and I think this magnet will probably work equally well in other 2x2s.I hope this tutorial is helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them. Thanks for watching, and, HAPPY CUBING!Dave(All music, photos, video, and commentary is owned by David S. Miller)
Quick Channel Update, July 16, 2017 DMCubing 2017-07-16 | Hey guys, just a quick channel update. I took a short vacation, and I am in Texas right now. Just visited a cool mammoth park: nps.gov/waco/index.htm where some 67,000 years ago these huge beasts found themselves caught in a flood, they all died, then 67,000 years later their remains were found. As for cubing-I just recently finished a tutorial on a magnetic Chuwen 2x2. Well, it's almost finished. I just have a few little more things to edit, and do a little more voiceover work on it. And I should have it uploaded in several days. Hope everyone's doing well. I'll see you guys later. Happy cubing!
My GTS2-M - On The Road To Perfection! DMCubing 2017-06-26 | UPDATE:Be sure to watch PART 2 here:youtu.be/BhbjUtYADD0where I go over 11 more prototypes! I've now settled on the N42 5x1 magnet from gaussboys.com as being my favorite magnet in this cube, followed by the N48 5x1 (Apex) and N35 4x2. Check out Jay Lewis's video on two of my prototypes, the N52 5x1 and N48 5x1! Thanks for helping me out, Jay!:youtu.be/A3hod-NlYXAHey guys. Here is an update on my 10 prototypes of the Weilong GTS2 M that I've been working on during the past couple of months. I've been revising the description to my tutorial video on this cube, but it's come to a point where I cannot add anymore text to the description there, so I thought I'd make a separate video. So here it is!!!!To cut to the chase, and let you know the best magnet I've found for this cube, it's the N48 5mm x 1mm, which can be found at Apex Magnets (tinyurl.com/yasdcppe)! This video will tell you how I got to that point!!!! Here is a link to my tutorial on making a magnetic Weilong GTS2-M:youtu.be/D34suVqlx5sAll content (photos, video, music, and commentary) property of David S. MillerMusic: "Elle Driver" theme from Kill Bill (originally known as "Twisted Nerve" by Bernard Herrmann) whistled by David Miller
3500 Giveaway Result - DRAWING! DMCubing 2017-06-03 | Here it is guys! A winner has been picked! I'll give them a few days to watch the video, then I'll contact them. Thanks for participating!!!!International Giveaway will be at 4,000 subs!!!!
How To Make A Magnetic GAN 357 Speed Cube DMCubing 2017-05-24 | Hey guys. I had a request to make a tutorial for the Gan 357, so here it is. Though the procedure of placing and gluing the magnets is similar to other cubes I've done, there are slight differences with this cube. Here, we will be gluing the corner piece magnet first because of the way the parts are designed.For this project I used my new N35 4mm x 2mm magnets from gaussboys.com (forty eight of them) and I think they work extremely well in this cube. (You can save 10% off your order at Gaussboys by using the discount code, DMCUBING at check-out). I hope this tutorial is helpful. If you have any questions, just let me know and I'll address them. Thanks. And thanks for watching!!!DMCUbing
Mega Shoutout #1 DMCubing 2017-05-19 | Hey guys! Here is a MEGA SHOUTOUT that is long overdue to many people who have been supportive of my channel over the past several months. The list of channels/people included in this shoutout is:1. BABCGA youtube.com/channel/UCGA-UEx3EJwYOxNE8F4PRVw2. BMLCuber7 youtube.com/channel/UC5Zd-7ELvNknIeOYlshuAbA3. Boekster Cubing youtube.com/channel/UCsK2J0aRKlpkuSuPEUM1ujA4. Bosscuber youtube.com/channel/UCpfutOKALhr3KzsVHQ46QNA5. CFOPeter youtube.com/channel/UCIwFnnJuQ1WAXxLBBjFKeew6. Christian Cuber youtube.com/channel/UC9m2jQLfq3EQ8QaAJBHyvAw7. Chucklesome Cubing youtube.com/channel/UCGnHBU_Np0ql6e4nujlG9wQ8. CrankyOldCuber youtube.com/channel/UC2Mup_4b-nMKPlH1CEW4SJQ9. Cubeorithms youtube.com/channel/UCvfwnt0El9Rd-aFdQWGzvug10. cyoubx youtube.com/user/cyoubx11. Epic_Cuber youtube.com/channel/UCIj2zR-4iTXwqKjJFfIGIQg12. Jacob With The Cube youtube.com/channel/UCPABfKbjSXaYpZUy64Vxvyg13. Ghost Cuber youtube.com/channel/UC9JdU0XG5A59Bhz5bfsPAvQ14. Humphrey Wittingtonsworth IV youtube.com/user/hyqueretszan15. Lights Camera Cubing youtube.com/channel/UCk0CHIVr26bxN04j09qYeQQ16. MA Cuber youtube.com/channel/UCDndY8PFWnno_-bYq8XdMNA17. Moonwink Cuber youtube.com/channel/UCgDb6prx-cYm4VJ6JThGAsw18. neilthecuber youtube.com/channel/UCdNeooVJ9Bx8V0pqFeXsW6Q19. Parity Cuber youtube.com/channel/UCkc53U2C1yMtVnKC_I3Y1yg20. Ram The Cuber youtube.com/channel/UCHXx-a3y15kriHSPvR-gDuA21. Swell youtube.com/user/SwellRhymes22. TACo CUBER youtube.com/channel/UCMSUN2zJTLCMEP9_Lppba0A23. TCKyewbs youtube.com/channel/UCQxsf0_ZHlQzlWo0UBKxlPw24. TinyNerd youtube.com/channel/UCFjEfCPA4UQEA6OPUTN94Sw25. Universal Force youtube.com/channel/UC1-elZ_StvTrD31R3rW_tOg26. ZnatsCubing youtube.com/channel/UCSf-kpi5tbydICDpRYDyBLgPlease check these channels out. Thanks!!!!Music:"Aarti" (Trad. India) - Arranged and Orchestrated by David S. Miller, All instruments: David S. MillerLink: youtu.be/xAtY4cmNhSM"Abend Wird Es Im Tal" ("Evening in the Valley") [Heintje] Trumpet Cover - Arranged and Orchestrated by Rael Rosenbaum, Trumpet solo: David S. MillerLink: youtu.be/fpIUaSTRGeI"Forgotten Memories" (Benjamin Müller) - Arranged and Orchestrated by Benjamin Müller, Trumpet solo: David MillerLink: youtu.be/2WEdy2O9_V8
Update on MAGNETS - Gaussboys.com discount code and FREE US Shipping DMCubing 2017-05-16 | Hey guys! I've got some really good news, particularly for my US subscribers. Gaussboys Super Magnets ( gaussboys.com ) is now stocking N35 and N50 4mm x 2mm magnets. And.... they're now offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $10 for US addresses. And it gets even better ..... by using the discount coupon code DMCUBING you can TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF THE TOTAL OF YOUR ORDER!!! Initially, this discount code is good from now through the month of June, but I'm told if there continues to be enough interest, it may be extended. So, if you've been on the fence about ordering, NOW'S THE TIME! Seriously, these are the highest quality magnets in my collection. Their N38s are the perfect magnet for the GTS2, and the N42 works equally as well if you like a stronger magnetic feel. (These two also work well in the Valk 3). And it's going to be great having a US source for both the N35 and N50 4x2 magnets. After talking with the owner, he agreed to special order and carry them. This is great because he'll be the only domestic US seller of N35 magnets, and his N50s will be true to spec, and not fake like a lot of the current N50s coming off of ebay! I'm just so happy about this! We had talked about the application of these magnets in cubes and he's supporting our endeavors by stocking a nice assortment of 4x2 magnets, as well as other magnets (3x1.5, 4x1.5) which work well in cubes! Just wanted to share the great news. Please pass it along. THANKS!Happy cubing!!!!Music: "Love Yourself" (J. Bieber) Trumpet Cover - David Miller, trumpet:youtu.be/TE25xFyUAO0
QnA - Q&A #1 - ANSWERS DMCubing 2017-05-14 | Index to Topics0:42 - Personal Detail Questions (Name, Age, Job, Interests and Hobbies)5:30 Music Related Questions9:22 Cubing Related Questions (Cubing, Youtube, etc.)A rather long video, but I tried to answer everyone's questions. I think I got to probably 90% of the questions. And those I couldn't fit in the video, received a personal reply to their questions left on the Questions video.Thanks to all who participated!!!!Happy Cubing!DMCubing
DMCubings first QnA - Q&A - Questions and Answers DMCubing 2017-05-11 | Q&A#1You guys asked for it. Well, some of you asked for it, so here's your chance to ask questions. Fire away with the questions! I'll post the answers once I think I've gotten enough questions. LOL! Happy cubing!!!!Music: "Jean Pierre" (M. Davis) in F major - David Miller, trumpet
Happy Birthday, Rubiks Cube!!! DMCubing 2017-05-10 | A BIG Happy Birthday to the Rubik's Cube!!!It was during this month in 1980 that the worldwide release of the cube took place. Its official US launch was held at a party in Hollywood hosted by Hungarian actress, Zsa Zsa Gabor, on May 5, 1980. Within a couple weeks of this official launch, the puzzle started hitting the store shelves. This was right at the end of my sophomore year in high school, right before summer vacation. Like millions of others at the time, I rushed out and bought my first Rubik's cube! I still have it, by the way. You'll see pictures of it in this video. And you'll notice too that the color layout was different in 1980. Blue was opposite of green, white opposite of yellow and red opposite of orange. Also worth noting, probably only of interest to true cube buffs, the first issue of the cube had a psychedelic day-glow orange color. Mine has this color. After a few months, the next issue of cubes had a toned down orange color.I hope you enjoy this little birthday video!!!!The music is "How Deep Is Your Love" a hit from 1977. I recorded my cover last year. You can find the entire tune and video here:youtu.be/VrzFSRx0Tl8Thanks for watching and HAPPY CUBING!!!!
2500/3000 Subscriber Giveaway DRAWING RESULTS!!!!! DMCubing 2017-05-02 | Here it is guys, the drawing for my 2500/3000 subscriber giveaway. A chance to win one of FOUR magnetic GTS2 speedcubes made to the winner's specificatioins. Two North American winners and two International winners. Will you win? Watch and see!If you win, please contact me either here via the comments section or through my channel. Also, in a day or two, I will attempt to contact the winners trough their channels as well.Thanks again to all who participated. The turnout was INCREDIBLE on this giveaway! Simply amazing and I appreciate each and everyone of you, my subscribers! Thanks!!!!!We'll see you on the next video. Take care, happy cubing, byeDMCubing
3000 Subscriber Giveaway - CLOSED DMCubing 2017-04-21 | If you haven't already entered my 2500 subscriber, please take this link to SUBSCRIBE and ADD COMMENT (THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE):youtu.be/3Q87S-U0pfUIf you've already entered my 2500 subscriber giveaway, you don't need to do anything!!!! I'm giving FOUR MAGNETIC GTS2 SPEED CUBES AWAY!!! You chances of winning have just now doubled!!!THANKS GUYS AND GALS!!!DMCubing
2500 Subscriber Giveaway!!!! CLOSED DMCubing 2017-04-18 | RULES:The rules are simple, yet you'll have to follow them. If not, then your entry will be disqualified Here are the two simple rules:1. You must be subscribed to my channel2. In the Comment Section, leave the name of the country where you live. That's it!Do not leave anything else in the comment section or you will disqualify yourself by doing so. Again, LEAVE ONLY THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE IN THE COMMENT!!! No exceptions!!!!ENTER ONLY ONE TIME. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL DISQUALIFY YOU!!!!Hey guys, here it is, the announcement for my 2500 subscriber giveaway!!! It's because of my supportive subscribers that I have been able to hit this milestone in a relatively short about of time! THANK YOU, EACH AND EVERY ONE!!!To celebrate, I'll be giving two magnetic GTS2s away. I'll select two winners, one from the North American region, and another, from the rest of the world, so yes, this is an International giveaway!!!The winners will get their choice of Black, White, or Stickerless magnetic Weilong GTS2 custom made by myself with the magnets of the winner's choice!RULES:The rules are simple, yet you'll have to follow them. If not, then your entry will be disqualified Here are the two simple rules:1. You must be subscribed to my channel2. In the Comment Section, leave the name of the country where you live. That's it!Do not leave anything else in the comment section or you will disqualify yourself by doing so. Again, LEAVE ONLY THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE IN THE COMMENT!!! No exceptions!!!!ENTER ONLY ONE TIME. MULTIPLE ENTRIES WILL DISQUALIFY YOU!!!!The drawing will be held in exactly TWO WEEKS, on May 1, 2017!OK, guys, GOOD LUCK!!!!
The Reversed Magnetic Speed Cube Experiment DMCubing 2017-04-17 | Hey guys. I got this comment this morning and I've had others ask me as well, if having the magnets repel each other in a magnetic cube would help or hinder the overall performance. Well, here's the answer. I'll let you watch the video first instead of me putting the results down here.Thanks to CACuber for the suggestion!No cubes were harmed in the making of this video. ;-)Cubes used: Two magnetic Weilong GTS2 (one N42, the other, N38 - both with opposing polarities).All video, music, and photos are the creation and property of David S. Miller and cannot be used without permission.
How To Make a Magnetic MoYu Weilong GTS2 (GTSV2) Speed Cube DMCubing 2017-04-12 | UPDATE 1/17/2018I've finished my 21st GTS2-M! I discuss the various prototypes up to that point in a video, here:youtu.be/BhbjUtYADD0My favorite magnet in the GTS2 is the N42 5x1 from gaussboys.com I feel it gives a perfect medium subtle feel. I love it! It's my favorite cube and magnet combination!!! The N48 5x1 is still an equally great magnet, but just slightly stronger than the N42. For people looking for the subtlest workable magnetic feel, a combination of N42 5x1 (gaussboys.com) in the edges and N35 5x1 (magnets365.com) in the corners gives a perfect subtle feel, much like the new factory-magnetized Valk 3 Power M. UPDATE 7/4/2017Jay Lewis compares two of my magnetic GTS2's, the N52 5x1 and the N48 5x1:youtu.be/A3hod-NlYXAUPDATE #4, 6/24/2017:To date, I have done ten prototypes. I go over each prototype in this video:youtu.be/B3bY2hoDOgsThese prototypes are:PROTOTYPE#1. N35 4x1.7 magnets365.com (their "4x2" is slightly undersized)#2. -same as above, but stickerless-#3. N38 4x2 gaussboys.com#4. N42 4x2 gaussboys.com#5. N38 4x2 gaussboys.com (center magnetized)#6. N52 5x1 gaussboys.com (my first 5x1 cube)#7. N35 4x2 gaussboys.com#8. N48 5x1 apexmagnets.com#9. (same as #8)#10. N35 5x1 magnets365.comPlease watch this video for the findings on each prototype:youtu.be/B3bY2hoDOgsOther interesting findings:- The Cubicle Lab's regular magnetic GTS2 uses 5x1 magnets, and more than likely in an N48 strength, though they place their magnets in a different location than I do, and it gives a slightly more subtle feel than where I place mine. But when the pieces are disassembled (their standard GTS2M and my N48 5x1 GTS2M), and the individual pieces are compared to each other, the magnets feel the same. It's possible the Cubicle uses an N50 5x1, it's hard to know for sure, but the N48 5x1s from Apex look and perform the same. - The factory GTS2 M uses 4x1.5 magnets, most likely N35, and personally, feel too light for my liking. All content (music, video, images, etc.) by David S. Miller
Weilong GTS2 Mishap - Wrong cubes packaged at factory! DMCubing 2017-04-04 | 4/6/17 UPDATE: Got an email early this morning with tracking number! My replacement cubes have been shipped! Thank you Cubicle, so much. They've done a great job!!!!UPDATE:Apparently there was a mix up at the Moyu factory and some original version (V1) black GTS cubes were boxed in the new GTS2 box. From what I'm hearing, this mix up does not affect the white or stickerless versions of the V2. Moyu is telling people affected to contact the seller where they ordered their cube from and replacements will be issued. In my case, I contacted the Cubicle via email last evening and heard back from them before 8 this morning. I call that pretty dang good service, stellar, actually! Thank you, Cubicle!!! I've been issued two replacements which should be coming soon. (Yeah!)It seems like a quick visual way to tell the difference right away is by looking at the bottom curved part of the edge piece. On the V1, there's more of a curve. On the V2, it's a little more flat across the bottom. Hey guys. THIS IS NOT A JOKEI received my shipment from the Cubicle today, and being very excited as most of us are when we get something new, I went right to the cubes within the package. I had ordered two of the new GTS2 GTS V2 cubes. What I actually received was two standard GTS cube, fully wrapped and sealed in plastic, both inside of boxes that were fully wrapped and sealed, and the boxes were the factory boxes labeled GTS2. I know this isn't a Cubicle error. Clearly something went wrong at the factory.I've contacted the Cubicle and I have every confidence in them that they will make things right. I'm wondering, ultimately, how many people this is going to affect. UPDATE - While this video was uploading, I heard back from someone in the industry that this mis-packaging is a known problem, and Moyu will be offering a public statement on the matter soon.
How to Make a Magnetic QiYi Warrior W Speed Cube (Works for Many Other Rubiks Cubes Too!) DMCubing 2017-03-29 | 4/5/17 - UPDATE: I just finished this cube by removing the magnets and replacing them with grade, N48. These are much better than the previous ones I had in it (N35). I found that the glue I used in this video, the new clear formula of regular Gorilla glue (it's not a superglue) doesn't hold the magnets permanently. So, removing the N35s was actually quite easy. And the subsequent removal of the glue from the magnets was easy once I soaked them in rubbing alcohol for about five minutes. Then, the glue came right off the magnets. So, while the glue I used here really isn't good for a permanent adhesive, I think it's going to be great when I prototype cubes when there's a chance I may need to remove the magnets and try different ones. So my final findings are the N48 works great (the N35 was really too weak) and the glue you see me using in this video is really only best if you don't need a permanent bond. -----Hey guys! This magnetic tutorial was requested by several of my subscribers, so here it is!!!I recently received, as a gift from Lauren Rubik ( youtube.com/channel/UCQ2l284ChRiPt2D5UXRhp0Q ), a really nice QiYi Warrior W speedcube. Thank you so much, Lauren! And since I've received several requests for magnetizing a Warrior W, here it is!!!!You'll see that a lot of the techniques and procedures used in this video can be applied to a variety of other Rubik's cubes, so feel free to try this on other cubes! The position of your magnets will be determined by the interior design of the cubie pieces. Some cubes allow for an easily accessible location to place the magnets. Others, don't. And sometimes we'll place the magnets on the opposite side from what you see presented here in this video. Again, the location of the magnet is determined by the cubie piece's interior design, for the most part. Also, you can alter or vary the placement of the magnet, changing its relationship to the center of the cube. A magnet placed closer, toward the core, will result in a lighter magnetic feel. I personally tend to place my magnets as far out from the core as possible to maximize the magnetic effect. You'll see that in this video I tried the N35 4mm x 2mm magnet. Prototyping a new cube can be a hit or miss thing sometimes. I found that the N35 is just too weak for this cube, even it being a stickerless cube. So really, you'll want to use a stronger magnet, like the N48 4x2 up to the N50 or even N52 4x2, depending on your personal preference. OK, I think that covers everything. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. I try as best I can to reply to everyone. In the event I don't, it's usually because YouTube has failed to notify me of a comment left.Hope you guys like this and that it's a help. Take it easy and I'll see you in the next video! Happy Cubing!!! DaveAll photos and video made on iPhone 7, copyright David S. MillerAll music and commentary copyright David S. MillerMusical excerpt from my live recording of "Summertime" performed on the flugelhorn:youtu.be/lSWNevuIfsQ
Eccentric Cubers New Magnetic Cube Services Company! DMCubing 2017-03-26 | LINKS TO VISIT:EC MagCube Business website: sites.google.com/site/eccentriccuber/homeemail: ecmagcubebusiness@gmail.comYT: youtube.com/channel/UCu4NwWXoDM9pylNRr95pKDQyoutube.com/watch?v=ikbw51e-I8UHey guys! My friend, Moab, also known as Eccentric Cuber, has just set up a new company which offers magnetizing services to 2x2 and 3x3 Rubik's cube in a variety of magnetic strengths. He'll also be branching off into 4x4s in the future. It looks like a promising venture and I wish him well. I've known him since I started this channel and it's one of the channels I've kind of reached out to to support. I feel that when we, as a community, reach out to other channels and give a hand where we can, everyone benefits. So check him out!
Magcube School Ep. 3: How to Easily Disassemble the Valk 3 Corner Piece DMCubing 2017-03-24 | Inspired by watching Chris Tran's recent video where he's developing a tool to disassemble the Valk 3 edge piece, I decided to design a tool to assist in disassembling the Valk 3 corner piece. As many people know, dealing with the little prongs when disassembling the Valk corner piece is a challenge. So, I decided to sketch out what kind of tool I'd need to make. Since I work a lot with a lathe, I decided I'd fashion mine out of brass rod stock, bore out the end at a taper, than this hole in the end of a rod would gradually and equally push the little prongs in.Well, here's the funny part. As I was sitting there visualizing the tool, I glance down and see my Gan GES nut driver tool. To my surprise, a portion of it is the right diameter that I'd need for my tool, and there's a hole there. Could it be? Could this work on a Valk corner piece? I quickly grabbed a corner piece, gave it a try and YES!!! It works! Works perfectly!!!!! So I quickly made this video and thought I'd share this find with you guys. Here's the tool, which you can purchase from The Cubicle for $2:thecubicle.us/metal-driver-p-4311.htmlAlternatively, you can use a standard 7/32" nut driver, like this type:http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/plastic-handle-hollow-shaft-nut-drivers-3-4-shafts/732-hollow-shank-nut-driver-3-shankOutro music:"Demons" [Imagine Dragons] Flugelhorn (Trumpet) Cover - David Miller, flugelhornyoutu.be/4DhEE2XoZdc
Magcube School Ep. 2: Removing Glued-Together Magnets DMCubing 2017-03-19 | In our second episode of Magcube School (a series which focuses on tips, procedures, and findings related to magnetic Rubik's cubes) we look at a common problem: GLUED-TOGETHER MAGNETS.This actually happens to me often, particularly right after I place a nice drop on superglue on top of a magnet, then an errant magnet flies right on top of the fresh, wet glue. It's frustrating. But in this short video, I show you a simple effective way of freeing two glued-together magnets. EnjoyDM
2000 Subscriber Giveaway DRAWING!!!! DMCubing 2017-03-18 | Hey, guys! Happy St. Patrick's Day! We started the giveaway on Mardi Gras and we end it on St. Patty's Day. Now it's time to pick a winner!If you are the winner and you haven't heard from me, please contact me through YouTube. You have exactly ONE WEEK to get in touch with me.Thanks to everyone who participated, to my old subscribers, and all the new ones too! I really appreciate you all!Also, congratulations to the winner!!!!!
GIVEAWAY: 2000 Subscriber & Mardi Gras Celebration! US ONLY [CLOSED!!!!] DMCubing 2017-03-01 | To celebrate 2000 subs (approaching and soon to be), and to celebrate the last day of Mardi Gras (called, "Fat Tuesday"), I'm having a giveaway for ONE Custom Magnetic Valk with the winner's choice of either N35, N38, or N42 magnets. Giveaway ends March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick's Day).RULES:All you have to do is:SUBSCRIBELEAVE ONE COMMENT (Multiple comments will disqualify you)LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES (I'll do another international giveaway at 2500 subs).So, enter today. Also, here's a little Louisiana Mardi Gras music. I recorded this last year, and you've already heard bits of it on my cubing videos. I'm on all instruments (two trumpets, piano, drums and tambourine) in the recording. (The tambourine was the hardest part. No kidding!) GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and laissez les bons temps rouler! ("Let the good times roll!")
