Super Simple Overlapping Megaminx

Andreas Nortmann · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:42 am

This rare puzzle arrived today, means I picked it up from customs.
But since it is new I want to give it a new thread.

This one was made from Tanner frisby after my idea:

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This explains where the stickering scheme came from:

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I will post the reason for this mod tomorrow.
BTW: Thank you, Tanner!

RubixFreakGreg · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:46 am

Wow

I really like it and i love the concept! Nice idea, great Puzzle!!!

Greg

Luke · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:05 pm

I had this idea on a pyraminx crystal.

ENCuber · **Joined:** Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:56 am

so this is an edges only idea applies to a megaminx?
it looks really nice, and the stickering is unique.

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

ENCuber wrote:

so this is an edges only idea applies to a megaminx?
it looks really nice, and the stickering is unique.

Looks like corners only.

Alex

ENCuber · **Joined:** Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:56 am

so the centerpieces must be lower than the other ones so the pieces can slide over, correct?

MonkeyZ · **Joined:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:59 pm **Location:** NJ

Looks very nice. I thought about doing this with my pyraminx crystal, but sadly I do not possess the skill

Or at least according to monolopy... :lol:

DLitwin · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:00 pm

I would assume this is built from a Flowerminx with the corner tips cut and the center built up?

Dave

Steryne · **Posted:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:04 pm

Glad to see that it made it! However, your sticker pattern was trying. I hope you enjoy it. I made a solving video the first time that I tried to solve it. I stopped the video at 10 min and rescrambled to start over. :wink:

Good luck! Also, no Dave, this wasn't built from a flowerminx. It was made from an mf8 minx. I didn't shave down the centers, I just didn't add the 1mm plate to the centers. I used 1mm polystyrene to build up the corners. The reason I didn't use a flowerminx is that I didn't have one available and when I started (it was on my list at the end of the summer with some others) the flowerminx wasn't available (I think). I had already started and it would be $40 cheaper for me not to use a starminx. However, the thought crossed my mind many times. Thanks, Tanner Frisby.

Andreas Nortmann · **Posted:** Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:46 am

Andreas Nortmann wrote:

I will post the reason for this mod tomorrow.

I am a little late.
I needed this puzzle for this series:

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Does anybody can sell me a spare Megaminx core + faces for the missing one?

incredible · **Joined:** Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:20 am **Location:** Germany

Great! I am really impressed.

Good idea - good work

Jared · **Posted:** Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:16 pm

Andreas, I think the Mobius Line is what you're looking for to fill the gap.

Andreas Nortmann · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:00 am

Jared wrote:

Andreas, I think the Mobius Line is what you're looking for to fill the gap.

No. I need a babyface dodecahedron. Anybody?

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:45 am

Mobius line IS a babyface dodecahedron. You'd just have to sand the lines off it.

Apollo · **Posted:** Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:49 pm

Just to clarify Andreas, are you looking for a Megaminx core with pentagonal faces . If are looking for a baby face like the one I made here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XArtlmPq-M

but with pentagonal faces attached to a megaminx core, I might be able to help you with this.

ibobak · **Joined:** Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:52 pm **Location:** Ukraine

Andreas,

I am sorry for off-topic, but could you be so kind as to tell where did you get this one:

Is this one custom, or it can be bought somewhere online?

GuitarSD · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:43 pm

Yes, i believe that is tutts icosahedron, which is custom made, i believe there are only a few in existence but dont quote me on it. :lol:

Steryne · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:58 pm

GuitarSD wrote:

Yes, i believe that is tutts icosahedron, which is custom made, i believe there are only a few in existence.

What? I can't hear you? You're going to have to type a bit louder.

Andreas Nortmann · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 3:50 pm

ibobak wrote:

Andreas,
I am sorry for off-topic, but could you be so kind as to tell where did you get this one:
*snip*
Is this one custom, or it can be bought somewhere online?

Back from my holidays. Time to answer:
That is Tutts Icosaminx:
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=7369
and mine was made by a fellow member (not Lee Tutt but with his permission) and I got it by exchanging.
And thanks go to Jin. Without his "Top 10"-thread it would have been very difficult to find the given link.

GuitarSD · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:34 pm

Steryne wrote:

GuitarSD wrote:

Yes, i believe that is tutts icosahedron, which is custom made, i believe there are only a few in existence.

What? I can't hear you? You're going to have to type a bit louder.

What?

Steryne · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:12 am

It was a joke. You asked not to be quoted on that.

Kapoofta · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:29 am

nice puzzle but i don't care for the puzzles that when they are solved they still kinda sorta look scrambled a little. i especially hate the 2.211 alex's star (6 color) on magic polyhedra apple t v 1 it is always scrambled! but still it is a nice thing

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

Kapoofta wrote:

nice puzzle but i don't care for the puzzles that when they are solved they still kinda sorta look scrambled a little. i especially hate the 2.211 alex's star (6 color) on magic polyhedra apple t v 1 it is always scrambled! but still it is a nice thing

I've got to agree with that (with the exception of the Alexander's Star :wink:

). I like puzzles to look 'solved'.

Alex

Frank Tiex · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:25 pm

Sorry, I was very busy during the last days. What a cool idea!
I am always a fan of piece diving puzzles and I hope Andreas
finds a proper identification code for the mechanism. Very nice
work and I hope to see it on Saturday (German Cube Day).

Frank

Andreas Nortmann · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:18 pm

Frank Tiex wrote:

Sorry, I was very busy during the last days. What a cool idea!
I am always a fan of piece diving puzzles and I hope Andreas
finds a proper identification code for the mechanism.

Identifying this is almost trivial: FD2 [C5,F1][C5,F1]
And it didn't matter to me whether it is diving or not. I thought about a way to have a megaminx without edges but with faces. After I rediscovered my super simple overlapping cube everything was clear.
And luckily, Tanner could built it.

Does anybody else want me to take something with me for saturday?

Steryne · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:23 pm

Andreas Nortmann wrote:

Does anybody else want me to take something with me for saturday?

A camera! I want to see pictures of the German Cube Day!

Frank Tiex · **Posted:** Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:37 pm

Of course

No problem.

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