SolarPack

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.