Transforming a Rotary Phone into a Cell Phone with Elixir and Nerves

This podcast episode features Bryan Green discussing his innovative project where he repurposed a vintage rotary phone from the 1930s into a modern cell phone. He elaborates on the technical aspects of the project, including how he utilized Elixir and the Nerves framework to tackle challenges like decoding the rotary dial and troubleshooting hardware issues. Key features of Nerves, such as SSH access, over-the-air updates, and remote debugging, were highlighted as essential tools for managing the project. Bryan also explained the advantages of using Elixir's concurrency model to handle hardware interactions effectively, employing GenStateMachine and Genservers. The episode serves as an inspiring account for hardware enthusiasts and those interested in DIY electronics, emphasizing the current opportunities for experimentation and creativity in the field of embedded systems.