Notation Of The Cube

Posted by rossrubiknickname on February 10th, 2008 at 11:54pm

The notation of the cube is key when trying to solve the Rubik’s Cube. Why? Because solving the cube is mostly algorithms and combinations. These combinations and algorithms are made up of numbers, letters, and apostrophes. So, here is a quick guide. (This is assuming white is facing you, and blue is facing up.)

F-Front. Front of the Cube. (White in this position.)

U-Upper. Top of the Cube. (Blue in this position.)

L-Left. Left of the Cube. (Orange in this position.)

R-Right. Right of the Cube. (Red in this position.)

D-Down. Bottom of the Cube. (Green in this position.)

B-Back. Back of the Cube. (Yellow in this position.)

Now, if I said B, you look at the B side, bottom, and turn it clockwise. LOOK AT THE SIDE. So, turn the cube to that side, turn it clockwise 90 degrees, then turn it back to your original side.

Got it? Good!

Now, if I said B’, apostrophe,  turn to the bottom, and turn it counter-clockwise, or 90 degrees the other way. Simple.

Got it? Great!

Now, if I said B2, you turn to the side, the bottom, and turn it 180 degrees, or twice. It doesn’t matter which way.

After you get all of this, you can move on to step one. (Under Construction. Check back tomorrow!)

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