100x100x100 Rubik's Cube is here
Today I can proudly announce my 100x100x100 Rubik's Cube. For now there's just a teaser video as I am still working on content. There will be a longer much better video next week.
100x100x100 Rubik's Cube video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USuupoa_D5Q
Predicted questions-
1. Is it fully functional?
I am still trying to get layers moving. It's a long slow process and has some way to go. Until every layer can move independently Preston's record is safe.
2. Can you explain the colouring?
I rushed into buying a huge amount of black filament thinking I would sticker it. Then I realised gluing on 60,000 stickers, the vast majority being 3.5 x 3.5mm would take over 900 hours. So I redesigned it with snap-on coloured tiles which wasn't exactly quick.
3. Seriously? You aren't Matt Bahner or Oskar van Deventer.
No, but I got an enormous amount of help by people almost matching their expertise over the 5 years it took.
4. Why a 100x100x100 and not a 101x101x101?
Simple. The former is the holy grail of twisty puzzles, the latter isn't.
Size- 56.2cm. 2 x 8.5cm outer layers plus 98 x 0.4cm inner layers. Using thin metal corner stems allowed for maximum over hang of corners and therefore thinner outer layers. Weight - Approx 87 kg / 191 pounds.