Here is my approach to solving a standard 3x3x3 Rubic’s Cube. There’s nothing new here. It’s just how I learned about 12 years ago.
I try to use as few algorithms as possible, but it is handy to be familiar with the notation.
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I add the word loop() when there is a step or combination that can be repeated indefinitely.
place the 1st corner and find the 1st 3 edges
starting with the red/white/blue corner
place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd edges by aligning 1 color ( there are three sides that can move freely without moving the 1st corner )
then move the 1st corner out of the way temporarily. for example, F loop(U) F’ will place the UR edge.
the Left, Back, and Downsides can still move freely
- place 2nd corner
- place 2 more edges
- target 1 side
- F' U2 F
- L U L'
rotate the cube, so you can hold it by the solved portion and move the remaining 2 sides easily