How does speed cube improve my PB?

Speed cubes are designed with several technological features that can help improve your personal best (PB) by facilitating faster, smoother, and more stable turning. Based on the GANCUBE blog post you are viewing, here's how the evolution of their core technology, which is common in premium speed cubes, contributes to improving your PB: Improved Cube Stability (Verticality and Precision): Technologies like the Integrated Molding Entirely Plastic Core and the Steel-Plastic IPG Core (v1 to v5) were developed to enhance the core's strength, verticality, and uniform tightness. This stability prevents the cube from locking up or twisting incorrectly during fast, aggressive turning, which is crucial for reducing your solve time. Faster and Smoother Turning: The introduction of Magnetic Cores (like the one in the GAN 11 M Pro) uses omnidirectional magnetic components to aid in positioning. This system, especially with the later Magnetic Core 2.0's 30° automatic alignment, means the cube practically snaps into place as you turn it. This reduces the need for precise manual alignment, allowing for quicker and more fluid turns. Customized Performance Tuning: Cores with Quantifiable Adjustment Systems allow you to adjust the cube's performance precisely. This includes tool-free compression and axial distance tweaks, which let you fine-tune the cube's feel to match your personal turning style (whether you prefer a loose, fast cube or a tighter, more stable one). Having a cube perfectly suited to your style can directly lead to faster times. Easier Maintenance: Early innovations simplified elasticity adjustments by shifting from trimming springs to quick nut replacements, making it easier for a cuber to keep their cube in optimal condition for peak performance.

What's the different between speed cubes and rubik's cube?

Speed cubes and the original Rubik's Cube are fundamentally different in their design, which affects performance: Original Rubik's Cube: The classic toy is designed primarily for casual solving. Its internal mechanism is often stiff, leading to frequent lock-ups or catches when trying to turn layers quickly. Speed Cubes (e.g., GANCUBE): These are specifically engineered for competitive speedcubing to achieve the fastest possible times (PB). Here are the key technological differences found in premium speed cubes, as mentioned in the content you are viewing, that contribute to faster solves: Enhanced Stability: Speed cubes use sophisticated core designs, such as the Steel-Plastic IPG Core and Quantifiable Adjustment IPG Core, to maintain high strength, verticality, and uniform tightness. This stability prevents the cube from falling apart or misaligning during fast, aggressive turning. Faster, Smoother Turning: Modern speed cubes, like the GAN 11 M Pro, incorporate Magnetic Cores with omnidirectional magnetic components. Newer versions, such as the Magnetic Core 2.0, can even achieve 30° automatic alignment. This magnetic assistance "snaps" layers into place, reducing the need for precise manual alignment and allowing for quicker, more fluid moves. Customization: Speed cubes feature Quantifiable Adjustment Systems that allow a cuber to precisely fine-tune the cube's feel. This includes tool-free compression and axial distance tweaks to match their personal turning style, which directly impacts speed.

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GANCUBE’s Core Technology Evolution

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22 Oct 2024

Delving into the core of speed cubing allows for an exploration of the full potential of GANCUBE’s core technology. This technology is focused on cube stability improvements, which play a crucial role in modern speed cubing.

Through continued technological innovation, GANCUBE drives unceasing advancement in the domain of speed cubing. The core remains essential as it maintains the cube’s stability and integrates key features such as compression adjustment and axis distance control.

2013 – Integrated Molding Entirely Plastic Core for Cube Stability Improvements

The core is constructed from high-strength plastic using integrated molding. This method enhances durability and ensures consistent performance with every turn of a rubiks cube. It features screw threads at each end, allowing users to adjust compression by changing nuts. This design started with the GAN3 in 2013, ending multipart core designs once and for all.

Elasticity adjustments became much simpler by shifting from trimming springs to quick nut replacements. This made maintenance easier and faster for cubers everywhere.

2015-2017 – Steel-Plastic IPG Core Enhancements

The core's verticality and uniform tightness across all sides greatly contribute to smooth and quick turns. Since 2015, GAN developed the steel-plastic integrated molded IPG core for the GAN356. It combines sturdy plastic with metal screws through injection molding, vastly enhancing core strength and vertical precision.

Steel-Plastic IPG core

GANCUBE speed cubing technology

By 2017, the IPG design evolved through five versions, named IPG v1 to v5. Each iteration improved verticality and boosted overall stability. This technology powered GAN’s 2x2x2, 3x3x3, and 4x4x4 cubes plus Megaminx products, achieving stellar speed cubing performance.

Various GAN cube models

2018 – Quantifiable Adjustment IPG Core for Next-Level Cube Stability Improvements

GAN further enhanced core verticality and unlocked new adjustment potential in 2018. The GAN356 X introduced the world’s first quantifiable adjustment system core. This integrated steel-plastic IPG core supports tool-free compression and axial distance tweaks, marking a breakthrough in cube stability improvements.

In 2019, GAN released the GAN356 X S, featuring a wing-shaped quantifiable adjustment core upgrade. This version enhanced verticality and boosted stability even more. These adjustments made tuning easier and more precise for cubers of all levels.

This innovation revolutionized tuning, allowing everyone to make exceptional, customized tweaks to their cubes.

2019 – Smart Ball Core Innovation

2019 also marked GAN’s introduction of smart cube technology with the GAN356 i, the first generation of smart speed cubes. It featured a novel smart ball core connecting the cube to an app, enabling users to track cube status and analyze performance data effectively.

2020 – Magnetic Core Leading Innovations

In 2020, GAN started a new magnetic system era. Their premium GAN 11 M Pro included a magnetic core with eight omnidirectional magnetic components. This system introduced an innovative omnidirectional core positioning technique, further advancing cube stability improvements.

In 2021, Magnetic Core 2.0 debuted, showcasing magnetic levitation progress in speed cubing. It achieved a record 30° automatic alignment and, combined with corner magnets, produced repulsion that improved stability and performance tremendously.

Discover our latest light weight cube, the GANCUBE Maglev 3x3 Speed Cube, engineered with advanced features delivering superior cube stability improvements and unmatched performance for serious cubers.

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GANCUBE’s Core Technology Evolution

2013 – Integrated Molding Entirely Plastic Core for Cube Stability Improvements

2015-2017 – Steel-Plastic IPG Core Enhancements

2018 – Quantifiable Adjustment IPG Core for Next-Level Cube Stability Improvements

2019 – Smart Ball Core Innovation

2020 – Magnetic Core Leading Innovations

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2013 – Integrated Molding Entirely Plastic Core for Cube Stability Improvements

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2018 – Quantifiable Adjustment IPG Core for Next-Level Cube Stability Improvements

2019 – Smart Ball Core Innovation

2020 – Magnetic Core Leading Innovations

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