GAN 12 ui Free Play Charge Stand

GAN 12 ui Free Play Charge Stand

GAN 12 ui Free Play is a smart 3x3 cube built on the mechanism of the flagship GAN 12. Inside, it has motion sensors and Bluetooth connectivity, so the app on your phone records every turn in real time. The Charge Stand version charges on a station connected with a USB-C cable. It doesn't come with the portable battery case (PowerPod), but the cube runs for about 15 hours on a single charge.

How it turns

According to reviewers, once set up, the cube feels very similar to the regular GAN 12. It is light and on the fast side, with corner cutting of over 45 degrees forward and reverse corner cutting of roughly one layer. Auto-alignment is noticeable, but weaker than in the regular GAN 12. Some users find the cube too tight and somewhat sandy out of the box. Loosening the tension and applying lube often helps. If you prefer a slower cube, you can use a thicker lube.

Smart features

• GAN CubeStation app, where you can save your times, analyze your solves, practice algorithms and play online with other cubers.
• Sensors in the core register every turn, and the cube switches on by itself as soon as you start turning it.
• About 15 hours of battery life. The first version of the GAN 12 ui lasted about 2.5 hours. The Free Play also has a stronger core than its predecessor.
• The cube works with other GAN smart devices, e.g. the GAN robot.

Adjustment

Tension and center travel are set using GAN's numerical system. The corner magnets are replaceable, so you can change the magnet strength. According to the manufacturer, the cube has 64 magnets, including magnets between the corners and the core. The surface has a UV Coated finish, which makes it glossy and grippy.

Charge Stand or PowerPod?

The cube and its mechanism are identical in both versions. The only difference is how they charge. The PowerPod is a portable battery case that lets you charge the cube several times without access to a power outlet. The Charge Stand is a desk station that needs to be plugged in with a cable. If you mainly use the cube at home, the stand is all you need.

Who is it for?

For cubers who want to practice with detailed solve analysis without giving up a cube with flagship performance. It's also a great choice for beginners and kids, as the app guides you through learning to solve step by step. If you don't need the smart features, you'll get the same training performance for less with the regular GAN 12.

Specifications

• Type: smart 3x3 cube (Bluetooth), magnetic, stickerless bright
• Manufacturer: GAN
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 68.5 g
• Magnets: 64 according to the manufacturer, replaceable corner magnets
• Finish: UV Coated
• Battery: approx. 15 hours of use
• Charging: Charge Stand station, USB-C cable
• App: GAN CubeStation