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On this page you will find some cubing software that I have written, as well as some guides and information related to some 2x2x2 solving methods.

2x2x2 Stuff

All software runs only on Windows.

Gives you a scramble that will generate a last layer case. Allows you to practice both recognition and solves for last layer cases.

It looks for text files in the same folder as the application. The text files should contain one algorithm per line. An example file, "algs.txt" is included.
You can have multiple text files, so for example one might contain OLLs, one with PLLs, and one with CLLs.
The application will randomly choose an algorithm from the selected text file, and it will generate a scramble that will set up that case.
You should perform the scramble without looking at the cube. Then look down at the cube and solve it. This helps you practice the recognition of the cases.
There is a "Drill" function which will go through each algorithm in the selected file once. This is handy to ensure that you practice all of the cases.

Lets you time the execution of last layer algorithms for the 3x3x3 cube. Supports OLL, PLL, and CLL.

Click on a case, and its image will be displayed on the left. Under the case, an algorithm is displayed which lets you SET UP the case on your own cube.
Press the spacebar to start the timer, and then press it again to stop.
Finally, press the spacebar once more to accept the time. If you made a mistake, you can press the discard button instead, and the time will not be recorded.
If you select the "random case" checkbox, it will display a random case each time.
If you don't want certain cases to appear in the random selection, you can disable cases by right-clicking on them.
When you close the program, your times are automatically saved and will be loaded the next time you start.

A solver for the orientation step of the Guimond method.

The application displays a view of the top layer and bottom layer (as seen from the top).
Click on any piece to change its orientation.
The down-left-back piece is fixed and can not be changed. In its place is a [u] button which will rotate the top layer.
You can set the maximum number of moves that it will search for, and which face turns the solution can contain.
Solutions will only contain R,U, and F moves.