Enigma
An interactive experience for exploring encryption principles and history by operating a 3D Enigma machine.
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WHAT IT DOES
What does it do?
Enigma is an educational experience for exploring a 3D model of the machine, its electrical circuits, and its rotor structure. You can change the letters in the rotor windows and the rotor and ring settings, then press the machine's keys with a keyboard. It also explains the machine's use during World War 2 and the process of composing an encrypted telegram.
KEY FEATURES
Key features
- Explore a 3D Enigma model, electrical circuits, and rotor structure.
- Set letters in the rotor windows by clicking, typing, or dragging.
- Change rotor types and positions and alphabet ring settings.
- Press Enigma keys with a keyboard and follow the flow of electrical current.
- Explains the process of composing an encrypted telegram.