This week, my son helped me with recognizing various cases for solving OLL and PLL. I am trying a slightly different approach for my blog post this week – Alexander and I made a series of videos where we walk through some of the steps he has been showing me and practicing different OLL and PLL cases.
In the first video, we start the video with Alexander solving a cube (12 seconds!!) Then, he walks me through the same scramble incorporating the OLL and PLL steps I have been learning. He also gives me some advice along the way.
The second video has a couple more tips for solving the “chameleon” case of OLL. I am starting with the “chameleon” and “car” because I found that in my solves, those are the two that I recognize the quickest.
In preparation for the final video, Alexander scrambled my 6 cubes and I solved them to the last layer. My goal was to get all “chameleon” and “car” cases, but, of course, I got other cases as well. Alexander was able to adjust the cubes to make all of my cubes match the cases that I wanted for the video. In the third video, Alexander watches me solve the cases and then gives me even more tips for solving the rest of the cube.
I hope you have enjoyed watching my interactions with my son. He is so knowlegeable about how to solve quickly but he really has a deep understanding of how the cube works. It’s so much fun to watch him solve 🙂
Hi Carol, I really love that you have made your learning project a family affair. Your videos are helpful for anyone beginning their own learning journey on this topic. And my goodness, your son is fast – his fingers are a blur. I can definitely see your progress as well. I never realized the mathematics of solving a Rubik’s Cube, but your posts teach me this every week. On a personal note (as a mother), I appreciate how encouraging and understanding Alexender is as he mentors you. It is clear to me that he learned his tone/demeanour from you, as you taught him different things growing up. Great job!
Hello Carol
you did amazing! i loved the collaboration between you and your son and how you were so serious and determined to know what he was teaching you by asking questions.
you made a great effort and i just cant wait to see you master it like your son or even be better than him … hahah i believe you can make it
keep the fire burning!