See my recent posts (and Stefan's helpful replies) about the Megaminx mech. I have links to photos. Once you take it apart, you will probably notice that some centers are looser than others. You can remove the center cap and adjust the screw. That should fix the popping.
Then go ahead and lube both puzzles with just a few drops of silicone oil (or spray if you prefer). The Eastsheen 4x4x4 (Meffert Mini) mechanism is less forgiving than a Rubik 4x4x4 for alignment, but will turn very smoothly when lubed. I can solve it in about the same time (Rubik or Eastsheen) but you do have to adapt your finger technique slightly to each version. Chris --- In [email protected], David Pritts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just got my 4x4 minicube and megaminx from mefferts today. 4x4 is difficult to move... megaminx is very hard to move, gets stuck very easily, and is extremely prone to popping pieces constantly... > > my question: is this normal? will it improve, and to what extent do I just need to "get used to" these different puzzles? > > Thanks! > > David > > ps-where's an easy solution to the megaminx? my friend mixed it up and now i can't solve it.. was able to do one layer only -_-; thanks > > > --------------------------------- > Brings words and photos together (easily) with > PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
