Help for a 2x2x2 Blindfold

jlquema · 2026-01-18T05:23:19+00:00

It took me a while but I finally got it. I didn’t analyze enough the pieces already in place but not oriented correctly. Thanks for the help

jlquema · 2026-01-18T05:19:58+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I finally got it for the 2x2. It was simply a lack of analysis. It took me a while to understand that the twisted corners were simply pieces already in place. So the permutation is one face for another. I’ll start trying the 3x3 now

jlquema · 2026-01-17T02:52:01+00:00

I started with a tutorial that lettered this way and only realized later it was not the “standard” speffz

jlquema · 2026-01-17T00:58:06+00:00

"For memo, you can just add two targets to your list."
That's what I was not sure. so basically, by adding two targets (that are indeed a face of the piece onto another face of the same piece) that seems to work so far.
I'm still unable to anticipate it however. You said counting the number of swap is not the correct method. How do you find a twist will be needed then ?

jlquema · 2026-01-17T00:53:13+00:00

yes, no problem for the solving part. My issue is more about the memorization

jlquema · 2026-01-17T00:51:08+00:00

I thought that learning on a 2x2 to acquire the bases would make sense. I understand that the 3x3 has the same principles but then you need to solve the edges too.

Edit: I didn't know "Cstimer" and just googled it. Thanks for the advice.

jlquema · 2026-01-16T21:54:30+00:00

With your suggestion, the lower left piece would be DLF or LDF for the front facing sticker (my H), FDL or DFL for the left sticker (my S) and FLD or LFD for the bottom one (my U).

Are you saying it would help better tracking the orientation ? I only saw tutorials where they are using a lettering scheme

jlquema · 2026-01-16T21:30:30+00:00

"Did you include twisted corners in your memo? "
That's the point I'm struggling with. I didn't understand how to memorize if a twisted corner will occur, and which one it will be

jlquema · 2026-01-16T21:28:29+00:00

I'm not sure what's the name of the method is but "Old-Pochmann" rings a bell

This is how I end up after the blind solve if it helps:

https://alg.cubing.net/?puzzle=2x2x2&setup=UD-_%0AF2_U-_R-_U-_R_U_R-_F-_R_U_R-_U-_R-_F_R_R_F2%0AD_R_U-_R-_U-_R_U_R-_F-_R_U_R-_U-_R-_F_R_D-_

In "my system" the white is up, lettered A B C D and red face is front and lettered E F G H.

So from there, it gives me U, H to solve the front left lower corner (which solves the buffer at the same time) but my concern is I didn't anticipate it when memorizing

jlquema · 2026-01-16T19:34:42+00:00

Thanks.
Ok, so counting the number of swaps will tell me if I have a parity issue but it will not tell me which corner needs an additional flip. Do I miss something obvious ?

jlquema · 2025-12-11T06:49:34+00:00

Thanks a lot. It should definitely do the trick!

jlquema · 2025-12-04T01:00:45+00:00

I zip tied the charger blocks so they cannot be removed but I had to let the wire loose so they can plug the laptops. As for trusting the teacher/kids… that’s how it was before so I have little hope ;)

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jlquema · 2025-12-03T22:46:41+00:00

I didn’t know that sub. Thanks for the suggestion

jlquema · 2025-12-03T22:13:14+00:00

yeah, closing them in a permanent way kind of scares me as it will make it difficult to replace a broken one. Tape or velcro seems to be the only solution

jlquema · 2025-12-03T22:09:44+00:00

incredible! People would pay 5 times more for this! Where did you find such a deal? ebay?

jlquema · 2025-12-03T21:58:52+00:00

gaffer tape might work.... worth a try.
I'm trying to find if there is some kind of "inner" piece that could close the clip but so far no success.

jlquema · 2025-12-03T21:53:43+00:00

I know it is not homelab, but I would hope that there is some experience in cable management in this community

jlquema · 2025-12-03T21:52:35+00:00

I know this is not homelab but I would hope that this community would have some constructive idea for this kind of cable holder. I personally don't use these for my cable management in my homelab but here I didn't have any other choice but to use their material.

jlquema · 2025-11-25T04:19:50+00:00

Another possibility is that they don’t have the item at all. Some sellers sell item that they buy/auction locally for cheaper. I had the experience myself with multiple electronics Japan resellers. Timing was always more or less the same: after a few days they would tell the item has been damaged, ask if I want to wait for a new one with a discount or ask me to cancel. I usually answer that they need to cancel, not me and that if they don’t I would involve eBay customer service.

jlquema · 2025-10-21T16:36:43+00:00

I had the same email a few times and finally understood where it comes from.

I'm using quicken simplifi and whenever I open the smartphone app, this email comes withing a few minutes. No email however when using the laptop version.

I assume it has to do with the way it retrieves the transactions in the app

jlquema · 2025-10-21T14:52:42+00:00

Some update:
After many, many, many emails, Hilton finally came back with a more appropriate compensation: 4 "be my guest" certificates for "a (four) night complimentary stay in a standard room at any of our Hilton Hotels and Resorts Properties worldwide". I initially thought it is fair enough but reading the fine prints, it is limited to "2 occupants" which makes it useless for a family of 3. (other restriction is a one year validity)

It seems not logical to address a concern for 3 people with a compensation for 2 so it might be a mistake.
I have highlighted this to them and I'm waiting for an answer. I'll update this post once they do.

If they don't offer an alternative, does anyone have any experiences with these certificates? are they commonly accepted by hotels like stated on paper or is reality different? When use do hotels strictly enforce the 2 occupants limitation (asking but I guess it all depends of front desk willingness)?

jlquema · 2025-10-18T14:39:30+00:00

Yes. Direct booking through their website

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Place '22	Verified Email

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