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Post by mauser on Aug 22, 2017 19:27:15 GMT
Well, it is complete. This was a fun project since you had to build up both the electronics and then assemble and finish the case for the machine. My previous avatar was the violet 3D box I made for the temporary home for the electronics until the oak chassis was completed. There is approximately 5 coats of hand rubbed oil on the case. I've in included some images for your perusal.
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Post by Arduino Enigma on Aug 27, 2017 15:00:37 GMT
Nice! That's looking like an actual enigma machine. It's amazing what a proper enclosure will do for a project. I am currently working on an enclosure for the external printer. Is the Arduino USB port available on your Mk4? http://instagr.am/p/BYSH63HHc8p
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Post by lpaseen on Aug 27, 2017 16:25:55 GMT
Nice box Down the road I'm going to make a box for meinEnigma also but right now I'm just working on getting the latest revision of PCB ready for the kits and so far initial checks looks good.
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Post by mauser on Aug 27, 2017 19:17:41 GMT
The Arduino port is available through a hole in the side of the wood inner box.
Lpaseen, for the price I might just have to buy one of your machines when they become available.
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Post by Arduino Enigma on Aug 27, 2017 21:49:38 GMT
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Post by mauser on Aug 28, 2017 18:32:35 GMT
When do you anticipate the case for the printer to be available? I'm thinking of building the case for the thermal printer from Adafruit using my 3D printer. I built a prototype but I will need some minor refinements before I'm done.
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Post by mauser on Aug 28, 2017 18:35:53 GMT
What is that case made of you have the printer in?
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Post by Arduino Enigma on Aug 29, 2017 1:55:58 GMT
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Post by mauser on Sept 20, 2017 20:04:19 GMT
Here is the thermal printer attached to the Mark 4 Enigma.
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Post by Arduino Enigma on Oct 8, 2017 1:53:28 GMT
mauser Looking very nice!!! Is the printer connected to the simulator using a TRS audio cable to send the TX, RX and GND signals for RS232? How is each device powered up, batteries on each one? BTW, The Bletchley, a bar in London has an MK4 IP http://instagram.com/p/BRSdIaKhHFe
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Post by mauser on Oct 8, 2017 2:40:46 GMT
I can power the simulator via the USB cable to the Arduino if I have it connected. Otherwise, I have a pair of 18650 Li ion batteries inside both. I have a two wire connection between the printer and the Enigma. I'm using the Serial3 port as well as the Serial port so I can print AND capture with a terminal emulator. I'm using YAT (Yet Another Terminal). In my picture, the serial cable is plugged into the upper right on the simulator and above and right of the printer itself. If I run across some twin conductor fabric wrapped wire, I'll change from a red/black pair to that. I'm probably going to reprint the printer box in black ABS or PLA. That, or I might order one of your boxes and paint it black. So many options!
Mauser sends.
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Post by Arduino Enigma on Oct 8, 2017 15:01:51 GMT
I have been focusing on designing the external lamp field, and at this point I have something that can be reproduced. It is now time to work on the printer box. After any problems with the first prototype are sorted out, I am thinking of deleting the finger joints at the top. http://instagr.am/p/BZ_bFTonj8V
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