Step 1
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The 1st layer When the layer is fully processed, your cube will look like this:
No particular algorithm.
The placement of pieces must remain intuitive.
Here are the main steps:
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The centers
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The edges
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The corners
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Step 1a
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The centers of the 2nd layer
You will need to make sure that all the centers are oriented correctly, if so you are good.
Otherwise, you have 3 cases for each misdirected center.
Place the centers to be oriented as indicated opposite.
When all the centers are correctly oriented, your cube will look like this:
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U-turn
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Quarter turn counterclockwise
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Quarter turn clockwise
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Step 2
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The edges of the 2nd layer When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:
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Case a
(edge 1st series) The red edge is on the 3rd layer on the right
The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.
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Case b
(edge 1st series) The red edge is on the 3rd layer opposite
The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.
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Case c
(edge 1st series) The red edge is placed on the 2nd layer and poorly oriented
The algorithm allows it to be lowered to the 3rd layer.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to place it again on the 2nd layer with the correct orientation.
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Case a
(edge 2nd series) The blue/yellow edge is on the 3rd layer on the right
The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.
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Case b
(edge 2nd series) The blue/yellow edge is on the 3rd layer opposite
The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.
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Case c
(edge 2nd series) The blue/yellow edge is placed on the 2nd layer and poorly oriented
The algorithm allows it to be lowered to the 3rd layer.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to place it again on the 2nd layer with the correct orientation.
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Step 3.1
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Orientation of the edges of the 3rd layer When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:
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Case a The already oriented edges are side by side
The algorithm will orient the Front / Right edges and place them respectively in Back / Front.
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Case b The already oriented edges are opposite
This formula will orient the Left / Right edges and place them respectively in Front / Right.
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Case c
None oriented edge
The algorithm will orient the Left / Right edges and place them respectively in Back / Left.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to orient the Front / Right edges.
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Step 3.2
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Placement of the edges of the 3rd layer When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:
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Case a The edges already placed (1st series) are side by side
The algorithm will place the Left / Front edges.
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Case b The already placed edges are opposite
This formula will place the Front / Back edges in respective Back / Left positions.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to place the Left / Front edges (1st series).
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Case a The edges already placed (1st and 2nd series) are side by side
The algorithm will place the Left / Front edges.
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Case b The already placed edges are opposite
This formula will place the Front / Back edges in respective Back / Left positions.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to place the Left / Front edges (1st and 2nd series).
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Case a The edges already placed (2nd series) are side by side
The algorithm will place the Left / Front edges.
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Case b The already placed edges are opposite
This formula will place the Front / Back edges in respective Back / Left positions.
You can then apply the algorithm of case a in order to place the Left / Front edges (2nd series).
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Step 4
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The corners of the 3rd layer When all the corners have been processed, your cube will look like this:
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Place corners
(mix 1st and 2nd series) The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) in a clockwise direction.
Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!
Corner orientation may vary. What matters is the location.
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Orient the corners
(1st series only) The algorithm will allow you to orient the 2 corners of your right upwards.
Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!
Remember to orient your cube correctly so as to avoid performing the algorithm more than necessary, that is to say not necessarily the 3rd layer at the top.
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Place the corners
(1st series only) The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) in a clockwise direction.
Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!
Corner orientation may vary. What matters is the location.
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Orient the corners
(mix 1st and 2nd series) The algorithm will allow you to orient the 2 corners of your right upwards.
Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!
Remember to orient your cube correctly so as to avoid performing the algorithm more than necessary, that is to say not necessarily the 3rd layer at the top.
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Step 5
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The center of the third layer When the center is correctly oriented, your cube will look like this:
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