Mastering the Rubik's Cube: Layer 1 and Layer 2

TLDRLearn how to solve the first and second layers of the Rubik's Cube by flipping the cube over, aligning non-yellow edges, and using specific move sequences.

Key insights

💡Flipping the cube over allows you to solve the first layer by aligning non-yellow edges.

🔑Check the orientation of non-yellow edges by spinning the cube to determine the correct position.

🔄Use eight specific moves to put the non-yellow edge in the correct position.

🛠️Pay attention to the position of the hole and adjust your moves accordingly.

Use the same eight moves to remove edges that are in the right place but flipped wrong.

Q&A

How do I solve the first layer of a Rubik's Cube?

Flip the cube over, align a non-yellow edge with the center, and use specific move sequences to put the edge in the correct position.

How do I determine the correct orientation of a non-yellow edge?

Spin the cube and check if the edge aligns with the center when you spin it to the right or left.

What do I do if the non-yellow edge needs to go to the right?

Use eight specific moves away from the hole, open the hole, go into the hole, and then close it.

What if the non-yellow edge needs to go to the left?

Follow the same eight moves but treat them as a mirror image, considering the position of the hole.

What if the middle edge is in the right place but flipped wrong?

Face the edge on either side, act like it's the hole, and use the same eight moves to take it out. Then realign it and put it back in its hole.

Timestamped Summary

00:15Flipping the cube over is the first step in solving the Rubik's Cube.

00:31Align a non-yellow edge with the center to start solving the first layer.

00:49Spin the cube to check the orientation of the non-yellow edge.

01:05Use eight specific moves to put the non-yellow edge in the correct position.

02:16Consider the position of the hole when determining the direction of the non-yellow edge.

03:00If the middle edge is flipped wrong, use the same eight moves to remove it and then realign it.

03:33Adjust the orientation of the non-yellow edge by using the eight moves in the opposite direction.

04:08Apply the eight moves to put the non-yellow edge in its correct position.