Author: Nick

Final Presentation Testing Bike Walkthrough Final Report

Technical Breakthroughs Improved Connectivity: Fixed a critical limitation in our device’s Bluetooth connectivity, allowing all sensor data to flow properly to the mobile app. Enhanced Data Efficiency: Switched from text-based to binary data transmission between the device and app, dramatically improving performance and battery life. Direction Detection Upgrade: Implemented a “steadiness” feature that prevents false…

1. Project Summary Music Bike aims to revolutionize the cycling experience by transforming rider actions into a dynamic, real-time musical journey. Using sensors mounted on the bicycle (measuring motion like speed, tilt, and G-force) connected via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to an Android application, the system will adaptively manipulate music playback using the FMOD audio…

Following the arrival of our components last week, Week 3 saw significant progress on two major fronts: hardware prototyping and the foundational development of the MusicBike Android application. Hardware Prototype Live! We successfully assembled our core components—the ESP32-S3 development board, MPU9250 IMU, and KY-003 Hall Effect sensor—onto a breadboard. The great news is we have…

Our parts are on the way and expected to arrive tomorrow. This shipment includes: ESP32-S3 Development Board MPU9250 – 9-axis IMU (gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer) KY-003 Hall Effect Sensor Supporting magnets and prototyping supplies We also secured hardware for our stretch goals: Scosche Rhythm R+2.0 – A waterproof/dustproof heart rate monitor to help gauge rider intensity.…

Week 1 Update: Our team is defining hardware specifications for the prototype. We’re establishing requirements for a microcontroller with Bluetooth capability, 9-axis IMU integration, display support, and wheel speed sensor compatibility. Rather than limiting future development, we’re specifying components with headroom for design evolution as the project progresses.