DMCubing | How to Make a Magnetic QiYi Warrior W Speed Cube (Works for Many Other Rubik's Cubes Too!) @dmcubing6342 | Uploaded March 2017 | Updated October 2024, 4 minutes ago.
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.
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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!!! Dave
All photos and video made on iPhone 7, copyright David S. Miller
All music and commentary copyright David S. Miller
Musical excerpt from my live recording of "Summertime" performed on the flugelhorn:
youtu.be/lSWNevuIfsQ
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.
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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!!! Dave
All photos and video made on iPhone 7, copyright David S. Miller
All music and commentary copyright David S. Miller
Musical excerpt from my live recording of "Summertime" performed on the flugelhorn:
youtu.be/lSWNevuIfsQ
