{"id":3972,"date":"2021-07-30T18:38:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T18:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slateman.net\/blog\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2023-10-09T15:26:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:26:38","slug":"4x4x6-algorithms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slateman.net\/blog\/archives\/3972","title":{"rendered":"4x4x6 Algorithms"},"content":{"rendered":"

This was my favorite puzzle<\/i> and when it fell and got destroyed in Sweden, I was heartbroken. However, a few years later, whilst living in Italy, I replaced it and – to my dismay – realized I had forgotten some crucial steps into solving it! <\/p>\n

Things are really quite simple and matching those inner-edge pieces remains my toughest challenge. I figure I should catalogue this stuff for future reference, rather than relying on old YouTube videos to help me through. OK, let’s see!<\/p>\n

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  1. Solve centers (like a 4×4)\n
  2. Solve edges (like a 4×4)\n
  3. Return to Cuboid (like a 3×3)\n
  4. Make sure your two middle layers are all perfect\n
  5. Solve inner-edge pieces (I struggle here)\n
  6. Position inner-lower layer ‘cross’ segment (LL is not necessary yet)\n
  7. Then solve inner-lower layer edges (like a 3x3x2): R2 \/ U \/ R2 \/ U’ \/ R2\n
  8. Now inner-upper layer edges (headlights)\n
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    • Headlights on Left (or do this 2x): R2 \/ U \/ R2 \/ U’ \/ R2 — u’ \/ d — R2 \/ U’ \/ R2 \/ U \/ R2\n
    • Inner-edge swap (Opposite): R2 \/ U2 \/ R2 \/ U2 \/ R2\n
    • Inner-edge swap (Adjacent): R2 \/ U \/ R2 \/ U — R2 \/ U2 \/ R2 \/ U2 — R2 \/ U \/ R2 \/ U’ \/ R2<\/ul>\n
    • Middle-Layer Parity (If necessary): Uu2 \/ R2 \/ F2 (Uu2 \/ U2) F2 \/ R2 \/ Uu2 \/ F2\n
    • Now bottom cross (intuitive)\n
    • Bottom edges (just like step #7)\n
    • Repeat Headlights & inner edges steps (#8)\n
    • Middle-Layer Parity Redux (if necessary)\n<\/ol>\n

      See if that makes sense the next time I need it!!!
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      Update 2023<\/b>: Fixed for clarity and remedied errors – this puzzle is still my favorite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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