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Share a Picture of Your Speed Cube

Share a Picture of Your Speed Cube
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Take a clear photo of your speed cube, show both solved and scrambled sides, include your age and solve time, and then share it.

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Step-by-step guide to share a picture of your speed cube

What you need
Clean flat surface, good lighting, paper, pen or marker, plain sheet or poster for background, speed cube, timer or clock

Step 1

Choose a bright spot and a clear flat area to work on

Step 2

Lay the plain sheet or poster down to make a tidy background

Step 3

Place your speed cube in the middle of the background

Step 4

Scramble the cube with many twists until it looks mixed up

Step 5

Write your age on a piece of paper in big letters

Step 6

Write the words "Solve time:" on a second piece of paper and leave a blank space

Step 7

Put both papers next to the scrambled cube so they are easy to see

Step 8

Take a clear photo of the scrambled cube with both papers visible

Step 9

Start your timer or clock now

Step 10

Solve the cube as fast as you can

Step 11

Stop the timer as soon as the cube is fully solved

Step 12

Write your solve time on the "Solve time:" paper

Step 13

Take a clear photo of the solved cube showing the solved side and both papers with your age and solve time

Step 14

Share your photos and details on DIY.org

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have a speed cube or a plain sheet/poster for the background?

Use a regular Rubik's cube in place of a speed cube and substitute the plain sheet or poster with a plain poster board, large sheet of printer paper, or a clean bedsheet laid flat to keep the tidy background.

My photo turned out blurry or the papers aren't visible—what should I check before taking the picture?

Move to a brighter spot, re-lay the poster flat, place the 'age' and 'Solve time:' papers clearly next to the scrambled cube, and tap to focus or use burst mode on your camera before you start the timer.

How can I adapt this activity for younger children or for more advanced kids?

For younger children have an adult scramble the cube and write the age and 'Solve time:' in big letters, while older kids can do multiple timed solves, record each 'Solve time:' on separate papers, and share their fastest attempt on DIY.org.

How can we make the photos and post more creative or professional-looking?

Decorate the plain sheet with your name or stickers, use a tripod or steady surface for clearer photos of both scrambled and solved cube, and optionally include a short video of the solve when sharing on DIY.org.

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Ultimate Guide to rubik's cube speed Solving

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Facts about speedcubing for kids

⏱️ Speedcubers record both a single best time and an average of five solves to show consistency, not just one lucky solve.

🤏 'Finger tricks' are tiny flicks that speedcubers practice to turn faces faster — mastering them shaves seconds off your time.

📷 Sharing a clear scrambled photo plus a solved photo (and your age/time) helps prove your solve and shows how you improved.

🧩 The Rubik's Cube has about 43 quintillion (43,252,003,274,489,856,000) possible positions — that’s a lot of scrambles!

🏆 The World Cube Association organizes official competitions all around the world where cubers post times and photos to verify results.

How to take and share a picture for the 'Share a Picture of Your Speed Cube' activity?

To do the activity, first scramble your speed cube and time yourself solving it. Take clear photos that show both a scrambled side and a solved side — you can take two pictures or one photo with the cube and a mirror. Put a small paper next to the cube with your age and solve time, or add them in the caption. Ask a parent before posting, then share on the class page, group chat, or chosen platform.

What materials do I need to take a good speed cube photo and share it?

You'll need your speed cube, a camera or smartphone with a working camera, and good lighting for a clear photo. A plain background (table or solid sheet) helps the cube stand out. Have paper and a pen to write your age and solve time, and a timer or stopwatch to record the solve. Also get a parent's permission and help if you need to upload or share the picture online.

What ages is the 'Share a Picture of Your Speed Cube' activity suitable for?

This activity suits children aged about six and up. Kids six to nine may need adult help with timing, photography, or posting online; older children can do it independently. For ages four to five, adults should handle the camera and sharing while the child focuses on solving or posing. Adjust supervision based on the child's experience with cubes and internet use.

What are the benefits, safety tips, and fun variations for sharing speed cube pictures?

Benefits include building fine motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence when sharing achievements. Safety tip: always get a parent's permission before posting personal info; write age and solve time on paper instead of including full name or location. Variations: create before-and-after collages, record a short solve video, or hold a friendly time challenge with siblings. Keep photos free of identifying details.
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