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+# enigma
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+A test implementation of plugless enigma machine on arduino. Has 3 rotors and 26 latin letters. Outputs current rotor shifts to one lcd and encoded message to another.
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+Based on [Code-Bullet/Enigma-Simulator](https://github.com/Code-Bullet/Enigma-Simulator)
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