3X3 BEGINNER TUTORIAL
The next step is to make the top of the cube solid yellow. We will use an algorithm called the Sune ("soo-nay"): (RUR'U)(RU2R'). We will also use its mirror, the Anti-Sune: (L'U'LU')(L'U2L). You can think of these as Right Sune and Left Sune. Here is how they work:
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Right Sune: (RUR'U)(RU2R') |
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Left Sune: (L'U'LU')(L'U2L) |
The bold edges represent yellow stickers on the side. If the above scenarios occur, the Sune will orient all the corners, making the top solid yellow.
There are five other possible scenarios you may encounter:
Bowtie
Blinkers
Headlights
Pi
Double Headlights
If one of the above five scenarios occurs, do the Right Sune. (Make sure you are facing the side shown above.) This should give you one correctly oriented corner. You can then finish orienting the third layer using either the Right Sune or Left Sune.
Once the top is solid yellow, you are ready to position the last layer corners.
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