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The Enigma Puzzle Box

The Enigma Puzzle Box
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<-----UPDATED 2/3/12----->

I now have added a locking device in the form of a solenoid. When the amber LED lights up, the solenoid pulls in its plunger from the "lock" (a piece of MDF with a hole in it) and the box opens. I have updated the images to show this change.

So first off I apologize for not making a formal instructable. When I started this project all I wanted to do was jump right in and get it done. If you have any questions regarding the box's construction, coin slot construction, or circuit design, please leave a comment and I'll try to assist you as much as possible. Also keep in mind the construction of the coin slot is not necessary, you can remove it if you don't want to make it. Also I suggest you make the box, drill the holes, stain (not really needed, but its a nice touch), then solder in the electronics. Trust me, it will take longer but its worth it. Speaking of taking a long time, don not rush this project, take your time.

Materials Needed:
- 1 Rotary Switch.
- 16 SPST Toggle Switches.
- 1 Power Switch (also SPDT, but anything works).
- 1 Green LED 1.5vDC preferred.
- 6 VDC Solenoid.
- 1 Resistor 100 ohms +/-5% (Black, Brown, Black, Gold)*
    *The resistor was 15 ohms, but I changed it so now the LED's won't burn out. 
- 1 Amber (yellow) LED 1.5vDC preferred.
- 1 Battery Pack for 4 AA Batteries.
- 1 Box

Misc:
- Plexiglass or other material to make coin slot.
- Stain
- MDF 1/8 for lock latch.

The "codes" are as follows (refer to circuit diagram):

Puzzle Setting 1 (Yellow Line): B1, D2, A3, A4.
Puzzle Setting 2 (Blue Line): A1, B2, D3, D4.
Puzzle Setting 3 (Orange Line): D1, C2, C3, B4.
Puzzle Setting 4 (Green Line): C1, A2, B3, C4.

Once all the correct switches have been flipped, the amber (yellow) LED will turn on.

Thanks for taking the time to read this instructable, all the best in future projects!
- TXTCLA55

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn3AT1inbVE

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14 comments
May 12, 2012. 9:55 PMgarrenmelton says:
Would turning on all of the switches just open the box? If so how could I prevent that?
Mar 14, 2012. 7:11 PMThink with portals says:
where did you find the key slot?
Jan 30, 2012. 11:04 AMDT sleper says:
Blue Line Uses B2 also per your schematic.
Jan 30, 2012. 6:31 PMDT sleper says:
On puzzle setting 2 you show it only uses A1,D3, and D4 but on your circuit diagram B2 must also be in the closed position.
Jan 31, 2012. 10:26 AMDT sleper says:
I looked at your picture showing the connections (crazy mess of wire) and it looks like b2 is mounted backwards so that when it is in the "off" position with the rest of the switches it is really "on". That would make the puzzle more difficult I think , if you randomly mounted the switches so that you would not know which way is on or off.
Jan 31, 2012. 2:14 AMrickharris says:
LED's RESISTORS - Steve did tell you!
Jan 30, 2012. 3:13 PMiceng says:
You might make each switch in a row when turned on disable the
other switches in the row.  Otherwise turning all on unlocks all.

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