Corners of the Maltese Gear (steps 1a to 1b)

The corners of the Maltese Gear will be solved layer by layer, and the algorithms are derived from those of the 2x2x2.

Step 1a

The 1st Layer

When the layer is fully solved, your cube will look like this:

No specific algorithm.

The placement of the pieces should remain intuitive.

Step 1b

Corners of the 2nd Layer

Once all the corners have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Place the corners

The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) clockwise.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

The orientation of the corners can vary. What matters is their placement.

(The 3 colors of each corner must correspond to the 3 theoretical faces of the corner)

Orient the corners

The algorithm will allow you to orient the 2 corners on your right upwards.

Depending on your setup, you should apply the algorithm a maximum of 2 times!

Remember to orient your cube correctly to avoid performing the algorithm more than necessary, i.e., not necessarily with the second layer at the top.

The corners of your Maltese Gear are solved.