7 Axis Puzzle Algorithms
This puzzle is a simple, light, addition to my collection. Sengso is putting out a lot of these lately and I’m quite enjoying them. While the first steps of this solve are simple (it just requires 3x3x2 algorithms), the last layer needs some more finesse. So, here’s what you need to know to solve the 7 Axis, pentagonal-shaped puzzle.
Step 1: Solve first-two layers
- This works just like a 3x3x2. Get the center layer completed intuitively.
- Then match bottom-layer edges
- Then position bottom-layer corners (R2, U, R2, U’, R2)
Step 2: Solve Last-Layer Edges (Three-Cycle)
With a flat side facing you, this swaps the L, R and BL edges. This retains the F and BR edges.
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If you have adjacent edges correct, place one of those in the BR position. This ensures you’ll have one correctly-placed piece and means you’ll be doing this algorithm twice. Figure out which piece needs to move so that the second time you do this, it’ll solve all edges.
Step 3: Solve Last-Layer Corners
This is also a three-cycle. There are two different forms, however:
| Case 1: FL, FR, B corners (Triangle) | |
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Clockwise: * BR, R, L, U, L, U’ * R, U, L, U’, L, BR Counter-Clockwise: |
| Case 2: FL, FR and BL corners (B & BR safe) | |
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