๐ I Built an ESP32 Smart Bike Control System with an Android App (Open Source)
What if your motorcycle could become a smart vehicle without replacing its original electronics?
For the past several months, I’ve been building Eccles Smart Bike, an open-source project that transforms a regular motorcycle into a Bluetooth-enabled smart bike using an ESP32 and a custom Android app.
Instead of replacing the bike’s OEM electronics, the system integrates with the existing controls, making it smarter while preserving the original functionality.
๐ฅ Features
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Bluetooth communication between the bike and Android app
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Android app built in Java
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ESP32 firmware written in C++ using ESP-IDF
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Controls for indicators, horn, headlight, starter, and more
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Thread-safe architecture using FreeRTOS
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Designed to integrate with OEM motorcycle wiring
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Open-source and continuously improving
๐ Technologies Used
ESP32
ESP-IDF
C++
Java
Android Studio
Bluetooth Classic
FreeRTOS
๐ก Challenges
This project involved much more than simply connecting an ESP32 to a motorcycle. It required solving problems involving:
Reliable Bluetooth communication
Real-time task synchronization
Embedded software architecture
Android-to-ESP32 messaging
Integration with OEM motorcycle wiring without disrupting factory systems
Extensive debugging and testing
Every challenge taught me something new about embedded systems and automotive electronics.
๐ Open Source
I’d really appreciate feedback from the embedded systems and IoT community. Whether it’s code improvements, architecture suggestions, or feature ideas, I’d love to hear them.
โญ GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/Igwe-Starking/eccles-esp32-smart-bike
If you find the project interesting, please consider giving it a โญ on GitHubโit helps others discover the project and motivates continued development.
Thanks for reading, and happy building! ๐โก๐๏ธ
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