Show HN: A working 3D model of an Enigma machine
Explore 3D Enigma models, follow their electrical circuits and rotor mechanisms, and learn how the machines were used.
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I watched the excellent Veritasium video [1] on the Enigma machine, and watched the full animation by Jared Owen [2], but was still a bit confused on how the inner mechanics of an Enigma machine work. I used Astra to build out the inner components through a combination of reference images, writing out hundreds of extremely detailed prompts, and building my own inspection tools to ensure that every part is sized and positioned in a historically accurate way.
It's still a work in progress, but would love any feedback on the experience so far!
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