I really did not expect this print to work! The lettering could be deeper and there are clearance issues, although the keys do engage the compensator to advance the rotor as designed!
Oh no! The clearance between the Enigma’s input board support columns and the compensator assembly is too tight. Need to either space them further or cut allowances.
The new base plate and more solid bearing blocks work, although I have to revisit the advance pawls again. The springs have come loose and the impact the centering device housing on the plate.
The Enigma has was seems like a somewhat awkward layout. QWERTZ but with L and P on the wrong rows?
Just launched a seven hour print of the Pocket Enigma baseplate merged with the bearing blocks. Good luck little printer!
The advance mechanism torsion springs are hand wound out of 1.8mm wire on a printed mandrel. They are very bulky and impact the centering arms so I’m still looking for a better solution.
The Pocket Enigma is ratcheting and carrying! No enciphering yet, still need to wire up the rotors.
Ballpoint pen springs work well for the centering device on the pocket enigma. Need to add V-groove to the roller. Also note the fourth stop for a future Naval model.
Made a spring mandrel winder and it is better, although still need a way to secure them.
Spring from a retractable ballpoint pen sort of works, although rather imprecise and difficult to secure to the shaft.
Pocket Enigma rotor centering and advance mechanisms work! Now to find or make some tiny springs to apply tension.
Turns out that calibration cubes are really important to be sure that screws and shafts are true to size.
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