May 22, 2024

Turning a Basic A/C into a Smart Device Using Elixir and Nerves

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Turning a Basic A/C into a Smart Device Using Elixir and Nerves

Source: milanvit.net

Nerves Phoenix Framework

In this detailed article, Milan Vit shares his experience in making a traditional air conditioner smart by utilizing Elixir and Nerves. He explains the steps involved, from acquiring and setting up hardware like the Raspberry Pi Zero WH and infrared transceivers, to delving into the complexities of air conditioner remote signals. Vit chose to deploy a web server using Phoenix and Nerves, explaining the benefits and challenges of this approach. He describes how he decoded the remote's infrared signals, implemented a basic Nerves application, and created a web interface for the A/C control. The article illustrates the process with helpful images and provides deep insights into working with Nerves and Elixir for IoT projects.

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