The 3x3x5 is definitely an interesting cube. I want to solve it like a standard 3x3x3 but there’s definitely more to it. I’ve used stevenarducci’s guides (#2 and #3) as they are quite helpful. Using his beginner method, I figured I’d break it down so it’s easier to follow…at least until I memorize it! There are only a few new algorithms. So, let’s see. Here are the steps and algorithms.
- Solve mid-level ‘cross’
- Solve 3x3x3 Grid
- Slot Corners – use opposite
- R2 U R2 U’ R2
- Solve Top-Mid layer Corners
- Headlights on left – R2 U R2 U’ R2 (U’ D) R2 U’ R2 U R2
- Top-Mid Edge Adjacent Swap
- R2 U R2 U / R2 U2 R2 U2 / R2 U R2 U’ R2
- Top-Mid Edge Opposite Swap
- R2 U2 R2 U2 R2
- Parity
- Pieces on L & R – Uu2 R2 F2 (Uu2 U2) F2 R2 Uu2 F2
- Solve top-mid-level ‘cross’
- Top Slot Corners
- Top Corners
- Top Edges