Walkie Tokie Live

Walkie Tokie Live is an advanced communication platform designed to facilitate real-time distributed communication. Tailored for scenarios such as IP radios, point-to-point VoIP transmission, and secure communication within restricted network environments utilizing VPN connections, this project streamlines connectivity and enhances communication reliability.

Key Features

• Real-Time Communication: Built for immediate and efficient audio transmission, enabling seamless interaction across devices.
• Multi-Node Configuration: Supports multiple nodes for load distribution and redundancy, ensuring a robust communication infrastructure.
• VPN Integration: Simplifies connections within secure environments using ZeroTier for easy network setup and management.

Demo

Experience Walkie Tokie Live in action through a practical demonstration. A demo video showcases the application, including setup procedures, distributed execution features, and audio manipulation capabilities. Watch the demo here.

Getting Started

The project requires several dependencies for proper functionality:

• Elixir and Erlang (ensure they are up to date)
• Sox for audio processing (Installation Guide)
• ZeroTier for VPN connectivity (Join a Network)
• AppSignal (optional for monitoring)

Configuration Overview

To configure your project:

1. Connect to ZeroTier Network: Install and join ZeroTier to connect to your designated private network.

   curl -s https://install.zerotier.com | sudo bash
   sudo zerotier-cli join <YOUR_NETWORK_ID>
   

2. Setup the Phoenix Server to enable audio communication:

   PORT=4000 iex --name server@YOUR_ZEROTIER_IP --cookie 1234 -S mix phx.server
   

3. Configure Master Nodes for distributed communication:

   config :walkie_tokie, :master_nodes, [
     :"server@YOUR_ZEROTIER_IP"
   ]
   

Final Notes

Walkie Tokie Live enhances communication capabilities, making it ideal for diverse applications where high-quality, real-time audio transmission is essential. Contributions are welcome—users can open issues or submit pull requests to enhance functionality or address concerns.