Puzzle:
Tetrahedron, Vertex Cut, Type AB, 1st Order
Abbreviation:
Tetra VAB1
Commonly Known As:
Nothing
Piece Counts
Name
Qty
Colors
Orient.
Perm.
Orbits
Corner
4
3
3
None
None
Edge
6
2
2, Fixed
Even
None
Spindle
1
4
None
None
Move Types
Type
Layer
Period
Pieces Affected
Total Parity
Vertex
1
3
1 corner twist, 1 edge 3-cyc
Even
Suggested Solving Orders
Tetra VB3 Method
1. Solve 2 adjacent edges and the 3 adjacent corners
2. Use keyhole to orient and solve remaining edges
Important Issues and Notes
This puzzle solves exactly like Tetra VB3,
Useful Algorithms
In step 2, three cycle edges: F+ U+ F- U-