Nerves

Nerves is a vital component of the Elixir ecosystem, offering a robust framework for developing embedded systems. Many developers and enthusiasts have shared their experiences and insights on utilizing Nerves for a variety of applications. From monitoring point of sales systems in real-time to integrating with IoT devices and exploring capabilities in AI inference, Nerves has empowered users to build advanced solutions that leverage the power of Elixir.

Elixir's built-in support for concurrency, distribution, and low resource usage makes it an excellent choice for embedded systems development. The language's abilities extend beyond conventional web development, proving instrumental in scenarios like firmware updates, industrial device communication, and more. Through platforms like AWS Greengrass, developers have streamlined secure firmware updates within IoT systems, showcasing Nerves' adaptability.

At various conferences, practitioners like those at GridPoint have highlighted how Nerves facilitates energy management, balancing energy savings and customer comfort. The use of e-ink displays, MIDI device control, and home automation projects further illustrates the framework's versatility. These real-world applications often emphasize the intersection of hardware and software, underscoring the importance of well-designed firmware in smart devices.

The Nerves Project's continuous updates and support for new hardware and protocols reflect its ongoing growth and the community's commitment to innovation. Podcasts, presentations, and workshops provide a wealth of knowledge and experiences, from basic projects on Raspberry Pi to more complex automated systems like gliders. Notably, collaborations within the community, such as comparing Nerves with languages like C and Java for embedded systems, offer invaluable insights into the benefits of using Elixir.

Ultimately, Nerves exemplifies how Elixir's rich ecosystem, including tools like Phoenix and LiveView, can be extended to meet the sophisticated needs of embedded and IoT systems, fostering a dynamic and resourceful community continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible with embedded software development.

Fedecks: A New Tool for Nerves-Phoenix Communication

Paul Wilson introduces 'Fedecks', a new tool designed to facilitate communication between Nerves devices and a Phoenix server using WebSockets.

Jul 20, 2023

Comparing Embedded Systems Development in Elixir and Traditional Languages

Connor Rigby from SmartRent and Taylor Barto from Eaton joined Sundi Myint on the Elixir Wizards podcast to compare embedded systems development using Elixir, C, C++, and Java. They discussed the benefits and drawbacks of these languages, focusing on the use of Elixir and the Nerves framework for firmware development.

Nov 16, 2023

Implementing E-Ink Display Support in Scenic and Elixir

Jason Axelson delves into his journey of supporting Pimoroni 7-color e-ink displays in Scenic and Elixir, highlighting the special considerations required when working with e-ink screens and sharing his personal use case of using an e-ink screen in his home office automation setup.

Nov 02, 2023

The Comprehensive Capabilities of Elixir and Phoenix

Jason Stiebs explains why Elixir and Phoenix are an excellent choice for developers, highlighting the various features and advantages of the language and framework. Learn about the built-in support for concurrency, distribution, RPC, low resource usage, and more!

Oct 26, 2023

Leveraging Elixir for Scalable Embedded AI Point of Sale Systems

Alfonso Gonzalez discusses their experience using Elixir for real-time monitoring of point of sales and integrating IoT devices, firmware development with Nerves, and exploring evision for AI inference at ElixirConf 2023.

Sep 27, 2023