I’ve mapped out how a rotary dial could act as a low‑frequency input for a neural network. The key is converting the mechanical pulses into a clean digital stream, then syncing that with the AI’s internal clock. It’s a neat idea, but the mechanical jitter introduces noise that can throw off timing if you don’t filter it out. In practice you’d need a precise encoder and a feedback loop to keep the pulses consistent. So, yes, the old telegraph tech could fine‑tune an AI’s timing—if you can tame the analog beast first.