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Data Field: STEPS EMTB Data

markdotai
over 4 years ago

This is the support thread for the "STEPS EMTB Data" data field, found here on the app store: apps.garmin.com/.../461743f9-b350-486f-bd87-613c7b0bab90

It's a simple data field that connects via Bluetooth LE to your Shimano STEPS e-bike and displays useful information like battery percentage and assist mode.

Any problems or feedback, let me know!

  • over 1 year ago

    Really works! Great work to the developer.

    Any chance we can get range? That is the most useful of all the indicators

  • 3 months ago

    Thank you for the field!

    I'm using a Forerunner 55, so no Orbea RS for me despite the watch mets the minimal api requirements, so this data field is the best option. I was able to read the battery level on the bike even on the "Add field" screen.

    Then I connected the shimano app and set a passkey and then I'm no longer able to get the battery level. I don't know if this is because the passkey is set or because I did something wrong elsewere.

    This is my first experience with an ebike.

  • 3 months ago in reply to juanjo_vlc

    Hi - to be honest I'm not sure either! But it does sound like setting a passkey could be preventing the bluetooth from connecting. I've never tried setting a passkey on my bike. So you could try removing that passkey (if there is a way).

    Alternatively it could be because two apps are trying to connect to your e-bike at the same time, and it may only allow one connection at a time. E.g. I don't think you can connect both a Garmin Edge and a watch at the same time.

    So a couple of suggestions you can try - hopefully you find a solution Slight smile

  • 3 months ago in reply to markdotai

    Not using other devices, at this point I'm using the Forerunner 55 and a garming etrex about 7 years old, but I love the fact of it works with AA bateries, so they are very easy to replace. My previous unit was a Vista Cx from 2007 if i'm not wrong.

    Not having a passkey implies that anyone can connect to the E-tube app to your bike.