Creative Home Solutions Using Elixir and Nerves

Jon Carstens from SmartRent shares his journey of 'dadgineering,' a creative exploration to apply Elixir and Nerves to household challenges. The talk features projects like a 'Picture Board Turn Selector' intended to determine whose turn it is for certain tasks, using a LED light show, and the implementation of a secure electromagnetically latched system for his home's toy storage room. These solutions are playful and admittedly complex for the needs, but Carstens' aim was to inspire others to bridge the realms of software with physical hardware. He stresses that involvement with hardware can be both fun and educational, especially with the use of Elixir and Nerves, which brings the robustness of OTP to hardware solutions. The motivation behind Carstens' projects extends beyond practical solutions; it's also about the joy of learning and the satisfaction of over-engineering a solution for a simple problem.