How to Solve an FTO (Bencisco Method) benpuzzles 2020-02-02 | My complementary solution document can be found HERE: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubTIME STAMPS:0:29 - Preface5:11 - The scramble and the first center8:56 - First two triples13:42 - Second center17:01 - Last 2 centers23:03 - Last bottom triple29:52 - Last 3 triplesIt's finally here! An in-depth introductory video tutorial for solving the Face-Turning Octahedron using "Bencisco", my speed method. Advanced tutorials will come out over the course of the next weeks.
FTO Solved in 28.94 Seconds (Layer-by-Layer Method) benpuzzles 2023-06-01 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAReconstruction of this solve: tinyurl.com/bdf4ur8sAdded another FTO method to the collection. The idea of LBL isn't new in cubing generally, but I did have to come up with techniques that made it work on the FTO. The basic outline is:First layer - solve first center and first three triples, very similar to Bencisco.Second layer - done in three stages: solve middle edges with [U' F' : U] and the inverse; solve lower triangles with [D' BL' : sledge] and the inverse, as well as 3-cycle commutators when it's efficient; solve upper triangles with normal flip algs like in L3T.Third layer - solve corners using Pyraminx L3E algs (or the FTO CP algs to preserve triangles when it's good), and finally solve the remaining triangles with commutators (usually two, sometimes three are needed).This solve in particular skipped the lower triangles of the second layer (I managed to solve three large traps which was nice) but otherwise the rest was full-step, with some fairly nice cases. Overall I'm pretty happy with it!I'd like to make a comeback with some new content for this channel in the near future, but it may be a few months from now as of yet. If you read up to here, thanks for watching and sticking around!--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] The Coolest L4T Trick Ever! #shorts benpuzzles 2023-01-15 | FTO Discord Server: discord.gg/Es6MKtVjFr
Dans ABS RexTO Review (Giveaway Closed) benpuzzles 2022-04-09 | DISCORD INVITE LINK: discord.gg/Es6MKtVjFrLearn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDY--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
New FTO Rankings! - How To Submit PB Results benpuzzles 2022-02-26 | LINK TO NEW RANKINGS: bit.ly/ftorankingscsTimer+ extension - https://cstimer.plus/--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
New Hardware Bois (For Real This Time!) benpuzzles 2021-12-04 | The RexTO. I've finally done it. A good, reliable, and economic way to make better quality FTOs for speedsolving. Thank you all to everyone who helped so much with funding prototypes and doing test prints so I could get these perfect. Better late than never.These are currently sold out, but I may build another batch in the future.Link to FTO discord: discord.gg/dtANps9nKd--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
The Unsolvable Cube benpuzzles 2021-11-12 | Can you figure out how I did it? SOLUTION HERE: twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37426--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Sub-30 With 3 Solving Methods! benpuzzles 2021-08-21 | Learn to solve the FTO with my method: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAThom Barlow's original video: youtube.com/watch?v=UYvgEL5QwkkBencisco - tinyurl.com/2pcsb8zaJulian - tinyurl.com/henrh3vfReduction - tinyurl.com/eetw893m--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
This FTO Record Stood for Seven Years - Michaels 1:04.86 Single, Reconstructed! benpuzzles 2021-06-12 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAMichael's original video: youtu.be/XFA8cVoV-AoThe full reconstruction: drive.google.com/file/d/1YJ7uF2LDpNzYXnaOMcB5-fIa-w_XDkXu/view?usp=sharingEmbracing tradition! Here we look back at one of the first FTO speedsolves ever done and reveal how the original records were set.Sorry for the below par lighting/audio quality, I had to film in a different location.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
MF8 Master FTO Solve + Written Review benpuzzles 2021-05-10 | Was hoping for a sub-4 but I didn't have a whole lot of time to record this session. Hand-scrambles so I'm not claiming any record.Overall this puzzle is very good. Out of the box it felt tight, the layers were quite stiff to turn and it was absolutely soaked in bad factory lubrication, but 3 break-in solves later and it loosened up just fine. After disassembling and making slight adjustments to the tensions, they became more even and feel quite nice now.The size is pretty much perfect and the sticker quality/shades are fantastic aside from a couple air bubbles that were present, but peeling up one side and re-applying the affected stickers fixed this.I think the biggest problem is that the stability of the puzzle goes way down when you make a deep turn with two layers; in the half-way position the 2x2 corner sections can pop with enough force. Others have even reported explosions when making second layer moves (though that could just be a tensioning issue). Lastly, the springs MF8 used in the four fixed centers are way too long and rigid which makes these layers stiff (the four floating ones do not have springs). Replacing them with shorter and lighter springs (perhaps from a Pyraminx or even a Skewb) will likely help make these turns easier.In summary I'm ecstatically happy MF8 chose to push this design through their pipeline of unreleased projects so soon and it's super cool to see a new FTO-like puzzle become mass-produced, despite the minor design flaws. If you like solving FTO and have cash to burn, this puzzle is a great experience and does not disappoint.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] A Guide to OLP (Algorithmic PF) benpuzzles 2021-02-28 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYOLP DOCUMENT: drive.google.com/file/d/10eI8xditzDOQU3H1C2hyUl-JS8bPblHE/view?usp=sharingIn which I give an overview of OLP and how it is useful for L3T.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] My Odd TCP Algorithms! benpuzzles 2021-02-20 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I provide my algorithms for the odd TCP cases and how to use them in solves.Aedan's sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14ebrK8RJD7D41KgJ80nsQk1fjqiMZPqR-gk2nsmqVxY/edit#gid=1283953761--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
Looking Back at FTO in 2020, and The Future Of The Community benpuzzles 2021-02-03 | At last, I was finally able to make this video! A review of the accomplishments made for FTO in the last year, a survey of the community demographic, and my thoughts on the future of FTO solving. Thank you once again to those who participated, and to everyone in the community for getting us here!Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAFTO WR1 history: bit.ly/ftorankingsDiscord server: discord.gg/dtANps9nKd--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
First Solve of 2021 benpuzzles 2021-01-01 | Nice pauseFTO: modded magnetic Lanlan with custom hex-nut core.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
New Hardware Bois (Old Video) benpuzzles 2020-12-15 | If you're interested in ACTUAL new hardware, check here for details: bit.ly/rextoinfoThese were my first ever FTO solves using completely custom hardware (SpeedyFTO V1) and this solve in particular was the first ever sub-40 on video.Original upload date: July 12, 2018
[FTO] Useful Algorithm Sets for LBT benpuzzles 2020-12-04 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I show off some new algs and tricks for dealing with trapped triangles or the last four triples.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] A CP Skip Technique (CSP for FTO???) benpuzzles 2020-12-04 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I finally showcase my secret method I've been using to force corner skips.Thanks everyone so much once again for all the support, I honestly couldn't have made this tutorial series a reality without all of you. Here's to the future and even more advanced techniques being developed!--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
How Dan Solved an FTO in Under 15 Seconds (First ever!) benpuzzles 2020-11-23 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAThe official FTO rankings leaderboard: bit.ly/ftorankingsWant more from Dan? Check out his Twitch channel and give him a follow to see even more amazing live solves like this! twitch.tv/dascubingMark the date, this one is going down in the history books. The most unbelievable FTO solve happened, and the crowd went wild. In this video I break down the scramble, how Dan solved it, and invited him to share his own thoughts on what it takes to be the best.LINK TO THE FULL INTERVIEW: youtube.com/watch?v=2ibIjKuJR7M--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Eight Solvers, One Scramble! benpuzzles 2020-10-24 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAPLEASE go check out all the amazing participants and give them a follow!Aedan: youtube.com/channel/UCj_pE_DXdZlRBiYT6BPFc-g | twitch.tv/tipster_tricksterCalvin: youtube.com/channel/UCYSDY7JdqOM-9qRpdafCD5w | twitch.tv/sixstringcalDan: youtube.com/user/dascubing | twitch.tv/dascubingEdd: youtube.com/channel/UCE6FbGEb4MwKBLfJTK1sbTg | twitch.tv/eddtherexmanKatie: youtube.com/channel/UCxOwQgLW43Qkd95UdqguofwMichael: youtube.com/channel/UCvLm7A-tP4EbhDh1nA1Ol1w | twitch.tv/360cubedTyler: youtube.com/channel/UC66uAAMEOYYScDIk6xmchsw | twitch.tv/thatcubingguy01--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Introduction to TCP + My Algorithms benpuzzles 2020-10-20 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I explain the TCP algorithms for L3T and how to recognize them.Aedan's algs: youtube.com/watch?v=TH8HytbZEek--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
I Changed My FTO Color Scheme! How & Why I Did It benpuzzles 2020-10-08 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAGo check out CubersLive and the FTO Melee!cuberslive.com/tpcyoutube.com/channel/UCvraG0baqSBP6N1Qjc4a4_Adiscord.gg/BPz4VYQIf you don't want to buy new stickers, this color scheme is for you! This was a massive change in the scope of my FTO solving, but I'm very happy I did it and have even broken several of my records along the way.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Optimizing The Last Bottom Triple (LBT) benpuzzles 2020-07-15 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I explain areas that can be easily improved in forming the LBT with just a few simple tricks.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Last 3 Triples (L3T) In-Depth benpuzzles 2020-07-15 | TIMESTAMPS:00:00Introduction 00:09Terminology and definitions 01:00L3T methodology and approach 05:49Best flip choices 08:09Avoiding 2flip 10:35Special cases to know 13:24Ergonomic 1flip solution 20:01Introduction to OPF 22:48How to do OPF in a real solve 25:17Avoiding 1flip with OPF 30:27Multipairs 36:07Example solve 37:48PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I show a complete collection of all the techniques I use to efficiently solve L3T.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
Two FTOs Relay in 59.58 Seconds! benpuzzles 2020-07-01 | Highlight from my earlier livestream. Really happy to have finally achieved this; it's crazy to think how far solving has come. I remember back when I was starting out, watching Michael Gottlieb solve one of these in nearly under a minute, which was crazy. Now, it's possible to solve two of them in the same time.Later in this very stream I beat this with a 57.85 single, but was not recording. You can find it highlighted on my Twitch channel.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
The HAT-ZOH Cube: Bandaged or Not? benpuzzles 2020-06-26 | twistypuzzles forum post: twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=35890&p=401837#p401837I'm so happy to be presenting a new puzzle again to the world. I miss designing, but making things by hand was a very fun experience again.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] The Scope of The Second Center benpuzzles 2020-05-23 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I show how to take advantage of situations to improve your second center solution and its integration with the other steps.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] The Ultimate Guide to Last 2 Centers (L2C) benpuzzles 2020-05-23 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I show how to make L2C a bit less painful.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Building Your First Center Efficiently benpuzzles 2020-05-23 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I show the methodologies behind my approach to solving the first center effectively.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Tips For First 2 Triples (F2T) benpuzzles 2020-05-23 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I go over some helpful tools to improve your F2T.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] How to Modify, Setup and Lubricate a Face-Turning Octahedron (Full Tutorial) benpuzzles 2020-05-03 | Get washers here: amazon.com/dp/B000VT3W8W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B000VT3W8WGet Springs from these pens here: amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Retractable-Ballpoint-12-Count/dp/B004U9TECMI share the details of my FTO performance mod and how I make my puzzles turn so much better for speed solving. As always, leave any questions down below!--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Reconstruction of Edd Dibleys 25.64 Single (WR3) benpuzzles 2020-04-17 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAEdd's original video (amazing solve): youtube.com/watch?v=UjcxBu7knbUEdd's channel (even more amazing solves): youtube.com/channel/UCE6FbGEb4MwKBLfJTK1sbTg--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Getting to Know Your Color Scheme benpuzzles 2020-04-14 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I talk about how to optimize the way you think about the color scheme.UPDATE: I now recommend buying FTO sticker sets from The Cubicle as they are a bit cheaper, even including shipping. Link to them here: thecubicle.com/collections/sticker-sets/products/face-turning-octahedron-sticker-set--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Speed Progression and Expectations benpuzzles 2020-04-14 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I talk about what you should expect when trying to get faster.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] Basic Ergonomics and Fingertricks benpuzzles 2020-04-14 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which i demonstrate how to properly handle the puzzle for speedsolving.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
Face-Turning Octahedron: The Advanced Tutorial Series! benpuzzles 2020-04-14 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYI am so incredibly excited to finally be kicking this off! If you want to get better at speedsolving the FTO, here's an opportunity to learn from the world's best at pioneering the event. With in-depth details every step of the way, no tip or trick will be left out.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] How to Read Puzzle Notation benpuzzles 2020-04-14 | PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyASolution document: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubBeginner's tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=tYeV8LvqVDYIn which I demonstrate the FTO moveset and how to interpret it.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
[FTO] 24.10 Solve + Reconstruction (FORMER WB) benpuzzles 2020-04-06 | EDIT: After two years the best has finally been surpassed. Congrats to Dan (DasCubing) for getting a 23.00 single and then beating THAT with a 21.01.I will hopefully make another video like this soon as my current PB is 19.49 seconds!If you want to see some more FTO solve reconstructions from another solver, check out Edd Dib's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCE6FbGEb4MwKBLfJTK1sbTgFTO weekly competition: bit.ly/ftoweeklyMy Twitch channel (with the original solve video): twitch.tv/speedyoctahedron
I Bounded The FTO Gods Number Above 21 Moves: With Permutations, Logical Networks, and Fibonacci benpuzzles 2020-04-01 | My longest video to date, in celebration of my 2-year FTO anniversary! The perfect boredom reliever for anyone feeling alone from social distancing. Be sure to leave any thoughts or questions in the comments; I'm happy to respond to them!While I don't have new puzzles planned for my foreseeable future in wake of the current times, I hope this deep and though-provoking puzzle theory video will suffice to satisfy my viewers for now. This took a ton of time and effort to make, so I hope you all enjoy!My FTO beginner's tutorial: youtu.be/tYeV8LvqVDYMy Twitch channel: twitch.tv/speedyoctahedronMy Instagram page: instagram.com/benpuzzles
Holding Points and Independent Layers: The Connection Between The Binary Cubes benpuzzles 2020-02-13 | Here's a video illustrating the relationship between the Binary Deep and Binary Fused Cubes. As before, if you have any questions remember to leave a comment; I'm happy to answer them!
[FTO] 26.13 Solve Reconstruction (FORMER WB) benpuzzles 2020-02-10 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAFormer. I now have a...well, you'll see soon.Full reaction: twitch.tv/speedyoctahedron/clipsCatch me live on Twitch: twitch.tv/speedyoctahedron
The Binary Cubes benpuzzles 2020-01-24 | Introducing my first puzzles of 2020, the Binary Cubes! These are essentially standard 3x3 cube variants with some quite unique turning restrictions that I haven’t seen as of yet.Link to the explanation video: youtube.com/watch?v=ip90747UCG0FTO video tutorials coming at the end of next week!
The Journey of Building The Behemoth benpuzzles 2019-12-20 | I'm so excited to finally be releasing this video! Over 5 hours in total of footage put together to show the insanity of creating this puzzle.This does not represent the end, but I don't believe I can ever top this and things are going to be much more laid back from here on out.Link to that twistypuzzles thread for anyone who is curious: http://twistypuzzles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24582Music: Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany (instrumental excerpt)Or, put on your own music if you want. :)
FTO Solution Released + Special Announcement! benpuzzles 2019-09-06 | View the solution here (with included videos!): docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pubMy Instagram page (you can ask me questions there): instagram.com/benpuzzlesNext video will hopefully be some more walkthrough solves. Stay tuned.(No, I don't plan to quit designing puzzles yet...I may in fact have a few tricks up my sleeve for the end of this year)
Face-Turning Octahedron (FTO) Walkthrough Solve (Example 2) benpuzzles 2019-09-06 | This is a walkthrough of example solve 2 from my solution: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pub--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
Face-Turning Octahedron: Example Solve 1 benpuzzles 2019-09-06 | This is a real-time solve of example solve 1 from my solution: docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDL7-XvpNrhIc2Q_1nHfeJyG7tIazgBCq88PE8ahqIbvPb3LPQsM3_vsdqX6y8sxte1n5jGk2J3c5V/pub--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
Rapture and Capture Dino Cubes Now Available on i.materialise! benpuzzles 2019-08-30 | Buy these puzzles here: https://i.materialise.com/en/shop/designer/benpuzzlesFinally, after a year's long wait, the Rapture Dino Cube is now available for all of you to buy! I also introduce the Capture Dino Cube, a difficult bandaged variation.That's about all I've got for new puzzles as of now. By default my next video WILL be the release of my FTO solution (and another cool announcement as well). Stay tuned...
The Behemoth (World Record!) benpuzzles 2019-08-24 | It's been a long journey, but I'm glad the puzzle (and this video) is finally over with. I owe a big thanks to many for inspiring this creation to allow me to bring it to life.I don't really know yet what I have planned for this channel in the future, but I have some ideas, so I will probably make some sort of announcement once I've decided. Whatever they are, you can look forward to them.
The Rapture Copter benpuzzles 2019-07-28 | I am extremely pleased to be presenting my newest puzzle, the Rapture Copter: a helicopter version of the Rapture Dino Cube! Scrambling is even crazier with this one...
The Basic Gem (Happy New Year!) benpuzzles 2019-01-01 | Perfect for the new year, I'm pleased to be presenting my newest puzzle, the basic gem! This design is the result of making the Dayan Gem geometry as simple as possible.
FTO Solved in -59:11.19 (Negative Time Solve) benpuzzles 2018-11-04 | Learn to solve the FTO: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmsIIxL8dGWubJDG6wD_KHaRxbxFhmXyAQ: How many ways are there to solve an FTO?A: There can never be enough.Also, this might as well have been a blind solve, considering that you can't even see the puzzle in this video. Not that it matters much anyway.--Sponsored by PuzzleMaster! Purchase through my affiliate link below:puzzlemaster.ca/browse/cubepuzzle/?a=1109323&bid=yt
