3x3 Rubik's Cube-edge piece part 1

i will be showing you how to make the edge piece for the Rubik's Cube.

here are some conversions for you if you are having trouble.

replace all......
....1 1/2 inches with "base"
....1 inch with "2/3 of base"

....3/4 inch with "1/2 of base"

....1/2 inch with "1/3 of base"

....3/8 inch with "1/4 of base"

preset conversions for smoothness of construction

industrial system

base size= 1 1/2 inches
2/3 of base= 1 inch
1/2 of base= 3/4 inch
1/3 of base= 1/2 inch
1/4 of base = 3/8 inch

metric system

base size = 6 cm
2/3 of base= 4 cm
1/2 of base= 3 cm
1/3 of base= 2 cm
1/4 of base= 1.5 cm

closest to rubik's cube size-industrial

base= 3/4 inch
2/3 of base= 1/2 inch
1/2 of base= 3/8 inch
1/3 of base= 1/4 inch
1/4 of base= 3/16 inch

closest to rubik's cube size-metric

base= 2.4 cm
2/3 of base= 1.6 cm
1/2 of base= 1.2 cm
1/3 of base= 8 mm
1/4 of base= 6 mm

If you want to create your own size rubik's cube
youwill probobly need to know a little algebra. not
much. just the concept of variables and how to
use them. just in case you don't know, variables
are just number substitutes. they can be any
number but in this case, you choose the number.
it will be easier on you if you choose a number
divisible by 12. "x" is the variable here. good luck

base= x
1/2 of base= 1/2 of x
1/3 of base= 1/3 of x
1/4 of base= 1/4 of x

sorry but that was useless so to make it up to you...

if you have any questions post in comments.
if you're having trouble with your scaling calculations,
leave a comment with your base number and
ill be glad to help you with your scaling.

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[anaruze]

Hi!!! I am trying to do this for a present but with pictures on it and the inside of each cube has a little compartment inside!!! lol but I am having some trouble!!!! most of all with the core!!! and mine is 15cm side, can you help meee?

[orikid94]

@anaruze sadly, i cant. my schedule is completely booked. Im an honors student and at the end of last year, i had a 4.42 gpa. in order to maintain that i have to do ALL the work and trust me, it isnt easy or quick. i have tried to make attemps at creating videos to upload but i cant find the time and i end up forgetting. tommorrow is school i dont have the time to figure out this problem. again i am sorry.

[gamemak0r]

why do you put the tape on the inside? wouldnt it be easier to put the tape on the outside?

[orikid94]

yes but the finished product will be tightly packed and the tape will make it difficult to turn.

[BlueBajs]

Shouldn't you use a Hobby Knife to cut it out?

[orikid94]

yeah i should but i don't own one.

[the2squicks]

axis tape?

[megaexplosions]

excess tape

[SniperManiacz877x]

\2 questions... i. y do u need 12 of those and 2, will u make a video of u making/putting together the rubix cube?

[HALAlalaSPIKED15]

Hey nice vids and yes being an honor student is difficult lol haha I hate it lol um good luck lol bye

[Cottencandy5yrs]

thumbs up if u don't know the size of the paper

[Cottencandy5yrs]

u are awesome!!!!

[anaruze]

hey there! I figured it out and it is turning out perfectly!!! I already am finishing the core thanks for responding anyways!!! and good luck with everything!!!!!

[origamimaster2002]

CAN'T SEE THE NUMBERS

[rainpaw4]

can you just put everything on a PDF or something? i know i'm good at math but its kind of confusing....

[joetheheadcrab]

you are a god! of paper craft! MUST WORSHIP!