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Modified Rubik's Cube

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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 1What you need

What you need
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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Apr 25, 2010. 4:55 PMHeyJD says:
 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!!!
Jun 2, 2011. 12:47 PMscistone says:
What is a companion cube? I've heard of it a lot but I don't know what it is. :(
Jun 2, 2011. 8:20 PMHeyJD says:
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.
Jun 3, 2011. 12:43 PMscistone says:
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 :)
Jun 11, 2011. 11:40 PMpyroturtlezx says:
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
Jun 18, 2011. 5:06 PMscistone says:
Ohhhhhhh Yeeeeaaaa. I have heard of people talking about portal. Thanks
Apr 26, 2010. 2:33 AMHeyJD says:
 Ah, yes. I remember that cube in portal... but that same cube is Adrenaline too.
Apr 28, 2010. 11:05 AMdzurn says:
"oriented" not orientated
Jun 2, 2010. 2:51 AMjustjonty says:
"Orientated" is fine too...

Love your instructables by the way
Feb 12, 2011. 11:02 PMscistone says:
No kidding, they are AMAZING!
Sep 22, 2010. 3:47 PMBob1325 says:
you killed a DIY for this!!!!
May 24, 2011. 5:19 PMlwotzke says:
why is that?
Apr 21, 2010. 12:43 PMCrazySheep says:
The cube is a lie! It's not possible to make something that amazing! :0
Dec 30, 2010. 2:20 PMmutput7 says:
Cube. Cake. Same thing, really.
Jan 5, 2011. 10:19 AMCrazySheep says:
exactly c:
Jan 1, 2011. 9:13 PMPSPerson says:
the cake is NOT a lie!
Jan 31, 2011. 6:11 PMSpycrab says:
Well, it is and isn't :P The player gets to the cake, but the actual character never does...
Jun 2, 2011. 12:10 PMscistone says:
WHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTT?
Jun 22, 2010. 9:48 AMKofoed says:
i will miss mine since i killed it in Portal :´(
Jan 5, 2011. 10:19 AMCrazySheep says:
Same! D:
Dec 25, 2010. 9:00 AMSorunome says:
cool!! but you can buy them...
Dec 30, 2010. 10:00 AMBad Maxx says:
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!
Dec 30, 2010. 11:35 PMSorunome says:
the one of cubikon has the size of a normal rubik's cube...
Jan 2, 2011. 2:29 AMSorunome says:
why that?
Jan 2, 2011. 1:15 PMBad Maxx says:
Thanks for the info guys!
Jan 3, 2011. 6:56 AMSorunome says:
np! ;)
Jan 2, 2011. 8:31 AMSorunome says:
i see
Dec 30, 2010. 10:16 AMSorunome says:
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
Dec 30, 2010. 11:03 PMnutsandbolts_64 says:
When that cube's all scrambled to infinity, it kinda looks like/reminds me of transformers haha!
Dec 30, 2010. 11:05 PMnutsandbolts_64 says:
By the way (it just popped into my head just now), would this be possible with a 4x4 cube? That would be so hard...
Oct 9, 2010. 5:51 PMAwesomeSwordGuy says:
Ill do this but where do you get the DIY rubiks cube??
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I'm a Chemical and Biological Engineering student especially interested in Computational Fluid Dynamics. To balance all the theoretical work I like to make stuff in my free time.