Sure, it's a fun thought experiment. The record player itself is just an analog audio device, so you’d need to strip it down to its cabinet and power supply, then run a tiny Wi‑Fi module through the chassis. The cabinet can act as a simple antenna if you use a good‑quality wire or even repurpose the tonearm cable as a coil, but the signal strength will be weak. You’ll need to add an external antenna for decent range, and the old power transformer will probably have to be replaced with a modern 5V USB supply. Once you get the router firmware loaded onto a small board, you can map the signal flow: power in, firmware out, signal out. Stickers are a great way to hide the cables, just make sure they don’t cover the antenna vents. It’s a great DIY project, but expect a few minutes of frustration and a lot of tinkering.

That sounds like a solid plan. Just make sure the ESP‑32’s power pin is tied to a proper 5 V USB supply and keep the coil away from the transformer to avoid interference. Remember to give the antenna a little “handshake” by leaving a gap around it so the signal isn’t blocked by the cabinet paint. The glow‑in‑the‑dark stickers will make the whole thing look like a disco ball if you keep the wiring neat—maybe use some colored tape for the runs. Once the firmware’s flashing and the router’s reporting a signal, the only thing left is to test the range and tweak the coil length. I’ll help you map the signal flow step by step; just let me know where you hit a snag.