Puzzle:
Tetrahedron, Edge Cut, Type A, 1st Order
Abbreviation:
Tetra EA1
Commonly Known As:
Nothing
Piece Counts
Name
Qty
Colors
Orient.
Perm.
Orbits
Corner
4
3
None
Odd
None
Edge
6
2
2
None
None
Face
12
1
None
Even
3
Spindle
1
4
None
None
None
Move Types
Type
Layer
Period
Pieces Affected
Total Parity
Edge
1
2
1 corner swap, 2 face swaps, 1 edge twist
Odd
Suggested Solving Orders
Method
1. Solve corners around edges
2. Orient remaining flipped edges
3. Solve faces
Important Issues and Notes
This puzzle is exactly the same as Tetra EB3, except it has a "core" showing.
Useful Algorithms
In step 2, flip two edges: UR FR UF FR
In step 3, three cycle faces: (FR UF FL UF) x 2