Enigma Machine Simulator KIT

Description

Arduino Enigma Machine Simulator KIT. Also simulates the Uhr attachment.
The enigma machine was an electro-mechanical encryption device used around World War II. The main parts are the keyboard, which moves the rotors, then applies a current through the rotors. This current is sent back through the rotors by a reflector and then it lights up a lamp in the lamp field representing the encrypted letter. The lamp stayed lit for as long as the key was pressed, once the key was released, pressing the same key again would move the rotors and another lamp would light. The reflector was its principal weakness, it made encrypting and decrypting easy, for the same wheel position, if A was encrypted to G, pressing G decrypted it back to A. This had the side effect that a letter would never encrypt to itself, a property exploited by the people who broke the enigma code...
The Arduino Enigma Simulator can be used stand alone with a 9V battery and plug (included), be connected to the computer via a USB cable (also included) to receive power, or it can be operated from the computer using a terminal program.
The user manual and the source code for the enigma algorithm can be accessed online (contact us for link)
Care was taken to ensure compatibility with the operation of enigma machines and quirks such as double stepping of the middle rotor were implemented. The accuracy of this simulation can be verified against the Dan Palloks Universal Enigma
Modifying the machine settings is done by dragging rings, touching plugs, operating a rotary wheel, the use of menus was mostly avoided to help keep the realistic feeling of operating the machine.
You will get an Arduino UNO programmed with the Enigma Simulator, a touch screen, a 9V battery and a plug to power the arduino and a USB A-B cable. You will be able to use this device as soon as you open the box. Once the Arduino IDE is installed, the machine can be connected to a computer and controlled via the Arduino Serial Monitor.
Contents of Package:
-Genuine Arduino Uno R3
-Seeed Studio 2.8" TFT Touch Shield V2.0 SKU: SLD10261P
-Laser cut case, made from 3.2mm Birch plywood with engraved Enigma logo
-Power connector: 9V Battery Power Plug
-9V Battery
-USB A-B cable
-Welcome message (encrypted of course)
Shipping and Conditions:
Shipping is through Priority Mail or Priority Mail International. We offer Free shipping in the US.
This device is for educational, historical and entertainment purposes only. The encryption principle implemented has been broken many times in the past. This device does not ship to countries on US sanctions list.
When shipping outside the USA, the Enigma software will NOT be loaded into the Arduino. You will download the Enigma software and upload to the Arduino using the included USB cable. The latest Arduino IDE needs to be downloaded to your computer. Contact us for technical assistance.
The simulator has been thoroughly verified and functionally tested before shipping. All sales are final.