Modified Rubik's Cube

 by BrittLiv
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In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make a Rubik's Cube, which changes the shape when you scramble it.

The cuboid is easy to make, because you don't have to extend any pieces.

Check out step 5 to see, how to solve it. Basically it solves like the 3x3x3, so if you know how to solve that one, you should have no problems. A big advantage compared e.g. to the Fisher Cube is, that there is no parity.
 
Also you can easily shove it into your pocket because it is a lot thinner than the original cube.

 
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Step 1: What you need

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This is what you need:

material:
  • A black Rubik's Cube (Best is a DIY Cube, because you can easily assemble and disassemble it. Also it comes with a set of stickers, which you can later use). You can of course use an assembled cube, but you will have to get rid of the stickers, before you start.
  • self-hardening synthetic clay (I used “Apoxie® Sculpt”)
  • Tiles or stickers (e.g. from cubesmith.com). Just get the regular 3x3x3 sized ones. Tiles are better, because they can compensate small irregularities.
tools:
  • a Dremel (Felt Polishing Wheel, SpeedClic Plastic Cutting Wheel)  if you don't have a Dremel, just use a regular saw
  • sandpaper (400, 800, 1000)
  • a black permanent marker
  • a box cutter

     

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HeyJD says: Apr 25, 2010. 4:55 PM
 Is that same cube in other games or is it the same one in the same game I play!

I know that cube is in the game Adrenaline!!!
BrittLiv (author) in reply to HeyJDApr 26, 2010. 12:58 AM

Do you mean the companion cube? It is part of the game portal.

scistone in reply to BrittLivJun 2, 2011. 12:47 PM
What is a companion cube? I've heard of it a lot but I don't know what it is. :(
HeyJD in reply to scistoneJun 2, 2011. 8:20 PM
A companion cube is a cube you find on a level of portal. You have to throw it out straight after the level.So many people like the cube that it became a meme.
scistone in reply to HeyJDJun 3, 2011. 12:43 PM
OK, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. ALL I SEE IS "a companion cube is a cube you find on BLAH BLAH BLAH. You have to BLAH BLAH BLAH. So many people like the cube that it BLAH BLAH. Can you please tell me what game this is and what is a portal and what is a meme and how do you throw it and what kind of level are you talking about!?!? Thanks :)
mrmerino in reply to scistoneNov 30, 2012. 1:06 PM
Are you serious?
pyroturtlezx in reply to scistoneJun 11, 2011. 11:40 PM
The Companion Cube is a "character" you meet in the game Portal. Long story short you're a test subject, testing the Aperture Science Portal Gun, that makes portals, by solving some simple puzzles. To help solve your puzzles you're given a companion cube for one level, you're supposed to get attached to said companion cube because (SPOILER: kinda) you're later supposed to destroy it. It's a meme (Just google it) and is ridiculously popular. It's also supposed to be your one and only friend
scistone in reply to pyroturtlezxJun 18, 2011. 5:06 PM
Ohhhhhhh Yeeeeaaaa. I have heard of people talking about portal. Thanks
HeyJD in reply to BrittLivApr 26, 2010. 2:33 AM
 Ah, yes. I remember that cube in portal... but that same cube is Adrenaline too.
dzurn says: Apr 28, 2010. 11:05 AM
"oriented" not orientated
BrittLiv (author) in reply to dzurnApr 28, 2010. 12:12 PM
thanks a lot I corrected it.
rocketsurgery in reply to BrittLivJun 2, 2010. 2:51 AM
"Orientated" is fine too...

Love your instructables by the way
scistone in reply to rocketsurgeryJun 2, 2011. 12:42 PM
No kidding, they are AMAZING!
BrittLiv (author) in reply to rocketsurgeryJun 2, 2010. 7:33 AM
Thanks a lot, it's not that easy to write an Instructable in a foreign language, so I really appreciate it if somebody corrects me (or corrects the one that corrected me ,-))
Bob1325 says: Sep 22, 2010. 3:47 PM
you killed a DIY for this!!!!
BrittLiv (author) in reply to Bob1325Sep 22, 2010. 11:51 PM
You can use a normal cube, but it's going to be harder to make and the result will not be as good.
lwotzke in reply to BrittLivMay 24, 2011. 5:19 PM
why is that?
CrazySheep says: Apr 21, 2010. 12:43 PM
The cube is a lie! It's not possible to make something that amazing! :0
mutput7 in reply to CrazySheepDec 30, 2010. 2:20 PM
Cube. Cake. Same thing, really.
CrazySheep in reply to mutput7Jan 5, 2011. 10:19 AM
exactly c:
PSPerson in reply to mutput7Jan 1, 2011. 9:13 PM
the cake is NOT a lie!
Spycrab in reply to PSPersonJan 31, 2011. 6:11 PM
Well, it is and isn't :P The player gets to the cake, but the actual character never does...
scistone in reply to SpycrabJun 2, 2011. 12:10 PM
WHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?
Kofoed in reply to CrazySheepJun 22, 2010. 9:48 AM
i will miss mine since i killed it in Portal :´(
CrazySheep in reply to KofoedJan 5, 2011. 10:19 AM
Same! D:
Sorunome says: Dec 25, 2010. 9:00 AM
cool!! but you can buy them...
Bad Maxx in reply to SorunomeDec 30, 2010. 10:00 AM
Where? I've seen a whole lot of types of Rubik's Cubes for sale but never one like this. I would like to buy one pre-assembled so a link would be great. And even if you can actually buy one this is an awesome Instructable! Apparently enough people agree that it is one of the BEST Instructables for 2010 Great Job BrittLiv!
BrittLiv (author) in reply to Bad MaxxDec 30, 2010. 11:28 AM
Hi, thanks a lot, just search for windmill cube. Like the name says it's a cube, I prefer the cuboid though, because it is thinner and you can easily shove it into your pocket.
Sorunome in reply to BrittLivDec 30, 2010. 11:35 PM
the one of cubikon has the size of a normal rubik's cube...
BrittLiv (author) in reply to SorunomeDec 31, 2010. 1:10 AM
Hi, I know, I've got it (I'm German, too), I still prefer the thinner one though.
Sorunome in reply to BrittLivJan 2, 2011. 2:29 AM
why that?
BrittLiv (author) in reply to SorunomeJan 2, 2011. 3:06 AM
Like I said you can easily take it with you.
Bad Maxx in reply to BrittLivJan 2, 2011. 1:15 PM
Thanks for the info guys!
Sorunome in reply to Bad MaxxJan 3, 2011. 6:56 AM
np! ;)
Sorunome in reply to BrittLivJan 2, 2011. 8:31 AM
i see
Sorunome in reply to Bad MaxxDec 30, 2010. 10:16 AM
srry, german website: http://www.cubikon.de/alle-produkte/fisher-cube-crazy-3x3-weiss/a-9150/ (i'm german)
mabe you find it somewhere else. I got that one for Christmas!! :D
nutsandbolts_64 says: Dec 30, 2010. 11:03 PM
When that cube's all scrambled to infinity, it kinda looks like/reminds me of transformers haha!
nutsandbolts_64 in reply to nutsandbolts_64Dec 30, 2010. 11:05 PM
By the way (it just popped into my head just now), would this be possible with a 4x4 cube? That would be so hard...
BrittLiv (author) in reply to nutsandbolts_64Dec 31, 2010. 1:05 AM
Hi, yes you can, but you will have to extend the pieces in order not to damage the mechanism and you will have to be careful, because there are different types of 4x4x4's.

AwesomeSwordGuy says: Oct 9, 2010. 5:51 PM
Ill do this but where do you get the DIY rubiks cube??
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