How Do You Flip the Edge of a 3×3?
Wondering why how Do You Flip the Edge of a 3×3 matters today? Check out this overview and key takeaways.
I previously had used (R U’ R’) d (R’ U2 R) U2′ (R’ U R) for edge flips. For two reasons I prefer the new algorithm: First, it’s faster and easier (for me). Second, it preserves the orientation and placement of the top layer corners.
What to do when the edge piece is not on the right spot?
When the edge piece is on the right spot but oriented wrong or it’s not in the upper layer you’ll have fix it in two steps, first it needs to be taken to the top of the cube. In the example below we use the Right algorithm twice. 1. White Edges 2. White Corners 3. Second Layer 4. Yellow Cross 5. Swap Yellow Edges 6. Position Yellow Corners 7.
How do you move the bottom edge of a cube?
You now need to rotate the moved middle edge back into the middle slice and in the process the relocated bottom edge back into the lower slice. When only 2 edges need flipping I orient them so they are in the bottom opposite one another, one in the bottom front of the cube, the other at the back.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
