Carl Hoff - The Double Circle Real 6×6×6 - G4G14 Apr 2022

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses the intricacies of a 'real' 6x6x6 Rubik's Cube, which contains all 216 cubies, unlike a standard 6x6x6 where some are hidden. They detail their custom 'double circle real' 6x6x6 designed for visibility, featuring outer, middle, and inner circles that rotate independently. The process of assembling the puzzle, including adding 2x2 corners, 4x4 centers, wings, and corners, is animated. The video concludes with a demonstration of the fully assembled, highly functional puzzle.

Takeaways

• 🧩 The script is about a complex puzzle called 'real six by six by six', which contains 216 cubies.
• 🔍 A normal six by six by six puzzle is missing the two by two and four by four pieces on the inside.
• 👀 Each corner of a real six by six by six puzzle contains all the piece types present in the entire puzzle.
• 🛠️ The first real six by six by six was commissioned from Oscar van Damater in 2015, based on his framed cubed.
• 💡 The 'double circle real six by six by six' approach adds circles to the faces of the puzzle, improving visibility.
• 🎨 The outer circle of the puzzle does not turn except with the outer face layer, while the inner circles turn with the layers below.
• 🔄 All pieces except one are exposed on multiple sides, simplifying the need for unique stickers.
• 🔵 The mechanism to create a two by two corner involves a fused three by three with blown-up corners.
• 🔲 The animation shows how the puzzle is assembled, including the addition of four by four pieces and six by six layer pieces.
• 🔄 The puzzle turns in a specific way, with the outer layer turning by itself and the inner layers turning with their respective rings.
• 🐾 The script concludes with an animation of the puzzle being scrambled and solved, showcasing its functionality.

Q & A

What is a 'real six by six by six' puzzle?

A real six by six by six puzzle is one where all 216 cubies are present and solvable, unlike a typical six by six where some pieces (like 2x2 and 4x4) are hidden inside.

How is a real six by six by six different from a normal six by six by six puzzle?

A normal six by six by six puzzle hides the 2x2 and 4x4 pieces inside, while a real six by six by six includes all pieces, making all layers visible and solvable.

What are the different piece types in a real six by six by six puzzle?

The pieces are broken up into 10 types, including 2x2 corners, 4x4 face centers, wings, and six by six pieces.

Who built the first real six by six by six puzzle, and how was it created?

The first real six by six by six was built by Oscar van Damater in 2015, by modifying his framed cube design, which was a 4x4x4 with visible 2x2 pieces.

What was the issue with the initial real six by six by six puzzle design?

The problem was that players had to look through dark channels to see the interior pieces, which made it hard to view unless there was good lighting.

What is the 'circle approach' in the double circle real six by six by six puzzle?

In the circle approach, outer parts of the puzzle do not turn with the face layers, while inner circles rotate with different layers, making it easier to solve.

How are the pieces in the circle approach puzzle color-coded?

The pieces are mapped to different piece types, and except for one piece, most are exposed on multiple sides, with only one piece needing to be super-stickered for unique orientation.

What improvements were made in the double circle real six by six by six design?

The design allows for better visibility and rotation with multiple layers, addressing the visibility issue from previous designs and making it easier to scramble and solve.

What animation was shown in the talk to explain the puzzle's design?

The animation illustrated how the pieces fit together in layers and demonstrated the movement of the outer layer, ring, and central circle in a double circle real six by six by six.

What other puzzles did the speaker mention in the talk?

The speaker also mentioned a double circle real five by five puzzle, which functions similarly to the six by six by six model.