Enigma Machine Simulator

A Java Enigma Machine for those who think AES is too modern.

Overview

The Enigma machine was a mechanical encryption device used extensively by the Germans during World War II. It consisted of rotors, a reflector, and a plugboard, and it employed a complex series of substitutions to encrypt messages. This project provides a basic implementation of the Enigma encryption algorithm in Java.

Features

• Rotor Encryption: Simulates the rotation and substitution of letters through multiple rotors.
• Reflector: Implements the reflector, which sends the signal back through the rotors after initial encryption.
• Plugboard: Provides a placeholder for the plugboard, which swaps pairs of letters before and after encryption.
• Simple Interface (Not yet implemented): Easy-to-use GUI for those who don't want to worry about the command line.

Usage

To use this implementation of the Enigma machine, follow these steps:

• Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.

• Compile the Code: Compile the Java files using a Java compiler or an IDE of your choice.

• Set Up the Enigma Machine: Instantiate the EnigmaMachine class and set the initial rotor positions (optional).

• Encrypt a Message: Follow the instructions of the command line.