Re: Black Obs V2 ebay ...
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:32 pm
With the older obsessions the core was not removable. I wanted to see the cores also so I modified mine to make them removable. I've done this with the Blue, Green and Black V1 obsessions. The modification doesn't affect way the playing of the puzzle but does change the appearance of the end of the core nearest the end of the maze. I don't find the cosmetic result offensive but others might. If done carefully the end of the core ends up having a groove similar to the paths inside the maze and is actually an extension of the maze that allows the pin to ride in this new path to the end of the core.
Chris did the same thing when he made the ends of the shaft a smaller diameter. This results in a nicer appearance than my modification but a groove is much easier to make than reducing the diameter of the shaft. PM me if you want more info.
BTW, I think the V1 has similar features as the V2 and is very playable but easier than the V2. If you haven't solved a Black LE or a Black V1 obsession I'd recommend buying the Black V1 obsession, especially since it isn't in production any more.
Chris did the same thing when he made the ends of the shaft a smaller diameter. This results in a nicer appearance than my modification but a groove is much easier to make than reducing the diameter of the shaft. PM me if you want more info.
BTW, I think the V1 has similar features as the V2 and is very playable but easier than the V2. If you haven't solved a Black LE or a Black V1 obsession I'd recommend buying the Black V1 obsession, especially since it isn't in production any more.