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Intermediate method overview:


This method is a mix between the solution method of Lars Vandenbergh, Ron Van Bruchem, Jaap Scherphuis and Mc Farren.

Step 0: Notations
This is a description of the notation used for square-1 algorithms
Step 1: Back to square form (5 algos)
A 6-corners method is described and links to other methods are provided
Step 2: Bring the corners in their correct layer (5 algos)
It's a simple and intuitive step but each case is described and algorithms are provided
Step 3: Bring the edges in their correct layer (7 algos)
This step can be completed using only 2 algorithms but 7 algorithms are given to speed up things
Step 4: Permute the corners within their layer (8 algos)
Once again, 2 algorithms are enough but a list of each possible cases is provided for a matter a speed
Step 5: Fix parity problem (1 algo)
When you use this kind of method, you have fifty percent chance to have a parity problem, an algorithm and some diagrams are given to detect this kind of problem
Step 6: Permute the edges within their layer (1 algo)
Once the parity has been fixed, we can permute edges using a single and simple algorithm
Step 7: Flip middle layer and swap layers (3 algos)
These 3 short algoritms are used to flip middle layer and to swap layers

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Last modification: Thu March 22 2007 12:56:59 by Heymbeeck Joël [email: ]