Enigma simulation
An Enigma simulation is the simulation of the Enigma rotor key machine used by the German Wehrmacht in the Second World War to encrypt its communications using a computer , for example a personal computer (PC), and the associated computer program .
In the meantime , appropriate programs have been written for a wide range of different platforms , not just for Windows , which imitate the appearance, operation and function of the authentic Enigma machine impressively and realistically. Most of the time, the software can be downloaded for free and thus allows the simulation of the original Enigma machine or the various Enigma models on your own hardware .
In addition to the Enigma simulations, there are also Enigma replicas , such as the Enigma-E , in which not only the appearance and function of an Enigma are simulated by software, but also the physical machine is more or less authentically created.
The following table gives an (incomplete) overview of the abundance of computer simulations that have been written for the Enigma machine and its additions such as the Enigma clock and reversing roller D (UKWD). Especially recommended for Windows - PCs is the simulation of Dirk Rijmenants.
| Surname | platform | Models | Clock | VHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Heath Enigma Simulator | Android | K, Reichsbahn, M3, M4 | No | No |
| EnigmAndroid | Android | M3, M4, defense G31, G312, G260, D, K, K, KD, R, T | No | No |
| Andy Carlson Enigma Applet (Standalone Version) | Java | Kriegsmarine M3, M4 | No | No |
| Minark (Minark is not a real Kriegsmarine Enigma) |
C / Posix / CLI (MacOS, Linux, UNIX, ...) |
M3, M4 | No | No |
| Russell brother-in-law Enigma simulator | Java | M3 | No | No |
| PA3DBJ G-312 Enigma Simulator | JavaScript | G312 Defense | No | No |
| Daniel Pallok's Universal Enigma | JavaScript | I, M3, M4, D, K, KD, Norenigma, Reichsbahn, Sondermaschine, T, A-865 counter, G-111, G-260, G-312. Languages: German, English |
Yes | Yes |
| Universal Enigma Machine Simulator | JavaScript | D, Norenigma, M3, M4, counter, G, G-111, G-260, G-312, K, KD, Reichsbahn, T |
Yes | Yes |
| Terry Long Enigma Simulator | MacOS | M3 | No | No |
| Paul Reuvers Enigma Simulator for RISC OS | RISC OS | M3, M4, G-312 defense | No | No |
| Dirk Rijmenant's Enigma Simulator v7.0 | Windows | M3, M4 | No | No |
| Frode Weierud Enigma Simulators | Windows | Defense, M3, M4, Reichsbahn | No | No |
| Alexander Pukall Enigma Simulator | Windows | - | No | No |
| CrypTool 2 - Enigma encryption and Enigma cryptanalysis |
Windows | A, B, D, K, M3, M4, Abwehr, Reichsbahn. GUI in German and English |
No | No |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Franklin Heath Ltd: Enigma Simulator - Android Apps on Google Play . In: google.com .
- ^ F-Droid . In: f-droid.org .
- ↑ Andy Carlson, Enigma Applet (Standalone Version)
- ↑ John Gilbert, Minarke - A Console-Friendly Enigma Emulator
- ↑ Russell Schwager, Enigma Simulator Russell Schwager Enigma Simulator
- ↑ PA3DBJ G-312, Enigma Simulator
- ↑ Daniel Palloks, Universal Enigma
- ↑ Summerside Makerspace, Universal Enigma Machine Simulator
- ↑ Terry Long, Enigma Simulator ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Paul Reuvers, Enigma Simulator for RISC OS
- ↑ Dirk Rijmenants, Enigma Simulator v7.0
- ↑ Frode Weierud Enigma Simulators
- ↑ Alexander Pukall, Enigma Simulator
- ↑ CrypTool 2 Team, CrypTool 2 website
