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The importance of double checking

A project log for Nano Z30 a Numbers Only Enigma Machine Simulator

A minimalist 130x74mm Numbers Only Enigma Z30 Machine Simulator using an ATMega 328 powered Arduino Nano and a custom PCB

arduino-enigmaArduino Enigma 05/22/2019 at 00:380 Comments

Witness the importance of double checking wiring. The menu key (above the 0, is wired to the same select/return line combination as the 0 key (bottom of image). Luckily, another return line passes by and is just a matter of switching the bottom of the pushbutton to a different return line.

By simply connecting the bottom of the key to another return line, the menu key now has a unique select/return line combination.

Since these circuits are wired without using a schematic, very careful checking is needed at the end to make sure everything is wired correctly.

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