SolarPack
NCSU Solar Car
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Built by NC State University students, for the SolarPack team. SolarPack is more than just an app-it’s the command center of a competition-grade solar race car.
SolarPack App
Built by NC State Students. For NC State Students.
SolarPack is the official app of the NCSU SolarPack solar racing team, designed specifically to monitor, manage, and optimize our competition-grade solar car. From the pit crew to the driver, this app provides live vehicle telemetry, Bluetooth diagnostics, and system controls in a clean, intuitive interface tailored for tablets.
This app is not a generic EV tool; it’s custom-engineered for our car and our team, with powerful debugging, dashboard, and visualization features that keep us race-ready at all times.
Key Features
• Live System Telemetry: View real-time speed, battery charge, motor data, solar input, and more—right from your iPad or iPhone.
• Lap Timing & Navigation: Track lap counts, average speed, trip stats, and GPS location, with start/stop controls and auto-lap detection.
• Bluetooth Debugging Tools: View connection status, RSSI, live TX/RX packets, and device info for seamless wireless troubleshooting.
• Centralized Alerts: Get alerts for faults, over-temp warnings, battery issues, and more—always visible and categorized by severity.
• Expandable Page Layout: Easily swipe between major pages:
- Home Dashboard
- Battery Management System (BMS)
- Motor Controller
- Charging Page
- Low Voltage System
- Navigation
- Camera Feed
• In-App Configuration Panel: Adjust settings like display mode, thresholds, audio feedback, and enable dev/debug features in real time.
• Tablet-First Design: Optimized for iPad as the main in-car interface, with a simplified version available for iPhone spectators or team members.
Who It’s For
• NCSU SolarPack team members
• On-site spectators viewing real-time car data
• Devs testing new telemetry modes or debugging hardware
Whether you’re racing, debugging, or monitoring from the sidelines, the SolarPack app keeps you connected to every stat, system, and signal.
**New Features & Improvements
-AWS SiteWise Integration: Added real-time cloud telemetry with live charts and system data pulled directly from SiteWise.
-Live Device Status: Devices now show accurate online/offline status with smart freshness detection (~1 min threshold).
-Telemetry Dashboard Upgrade: New in-app telemetry panel with latest values and historical charts for deeper insights.
-Improved Device Detail Page: Now includes live stats, last-seen timestamps, and embedded telemetry visualization.
-Enhanced Refresh System: Faster and more reliable data updates with manual refresh support for charts.
**Fixes & Enhancements
-Odometer Fix: Corrected inaccuracies in distance tracking.
-Left Tab Bar Cleanup: Fixed mismatches between manual controls and app-controlled states.
-Bluetooth & Control Stability: Improved consistency in device communication and control syncing.
-UI Polish: General layout and interaction improvements across pages.
**New Additions
-Horn Sound Effect: Added audible horn feedback for better interaction and testing.
The developer, Nathan Hambleton, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Nathan Hambleton
- Size
- 28.1 MB
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 SolarPack NCSU