Two Bits

Obtain a two-letter code and repeatedly query the module until you arrive at the solution code.

### Edgework and Outside Info Required:

Serial Number
Batteries
Ports

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The Two Bits module features ten lettered buttons, B,C,D,E,G,K,P,T,V,Z, a Query button, and a Submit button. The goal, based on edgework, is to find a numbered code and query the module to get more codes and find a solution code.

The tricky thing about this module, stated as a small paragraph at the top of the manual, is that invalid button presses will cause a strike, meaning misclicks are heavily costly on this module. The module also has no button to delete entered characters,

## Manual Pages

* Original
* Optimized (Nanthelas)

## On the Subject of Two Bits

This poorly programmed lookup device is as maddening with its slow responses as it is unforgiving with ill-timed inputs. Patience required.

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Query a series of two-letter codes to track down the correct answer before submitting it. This primitive lookup machine is intolerant to incomplete and excessive inputs, as well as any input while it is busy.

### Step 1: Determine Initial Code

If the serial number contains a letter, use the leftmost letter's numeric position in the alphabet as your base value (e.g. A=1, B=2). For no letters, use 0.

Add the last digit of the serial number multiplied by the number of batteries present.

If there is a Stereo RCA port present, double the current value.\*

This value\*\* is now the current code.

\* Note: Skip this step if there is also an RJ45 port present.
\*\* Note: Use the last two digits if the value is greater than 99. Prepend with a zero if less than 10.

### Step 2: Determine character pair and Perform Query

Using the current code, look up the character pair. Enter that pair into the device and press "Query".

### ***Step 3: Repeat and Submit***

The response code from the device from the query in Step 2 is now your current code. Perform Step 2 an additional 2 times, using the new code each time.

After receiving the response code from the final query, look up the corresponding character pair, enter the pair into the device and press "Submit".

## On the Subject of Toppling Two Bits

Shave and a haircut...

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*Note:* For use by those familiar with the original manual. Contact Nanthelas on Discord with any corrections.
**Starting Number:** SN's leftmost letter + (Last Digit \* Batteries)
If RCA and *NO* RJ-45, double it.

#### ***Two Bits Chart***

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## Striking and Solving

The module will cause a strike if:

* **Error conditions: The following situations will cause a strike and reset the module:**
	+ A complete two-character set has not yet been entered and you press QUERY or SUBMIT.
	+ You have already entered two characters, and you try to enter a 3rd character without pressing QUERY or SUBMIT.
	+ You press any key while the module is working/submitting.
	+ You press any key while the result is on-screen; you must wait until the result disappears.
* Pressing SUBMIT with an incorrect code. There is an approximate 10 second delay.

The module will be disarmed when:

* The SUBMIT button is pressed with the correct code. There is an approximate 10 second delay.

## Strategy/Trivia

* Assuming you do not press a button at the wrong time, you can only get a strike from an incorrect code from pressing SUBMIT. This actually means that you can use QUERY however many times you like, even if it’s the wrong combination of letters or a repetition of a code.

* If you need to backspace, you may notice there is no delete button. To solve this problem, fill the 2nd digit if needed, then press Query. After the result displays, simply enter the correct code. This is time consuming though, so it's better to not make the mistake at all.

* Make sure not to rush or press buttons too quickly, as pressing any buttons that match the error conditions described above WILL give you a strike.
* If the result disappears before you read it, just query the same code. You will get the same result.