BIKEDRIVE Connect
BIKEDRIVE Connect
BIKEDRIVE Connect – Apps
The maxon Connect and Service App enables configuration, diagnostics and firmware updates of e-bikes via Bluetooth LE and cloud on iOS and Android.
Arendi developed two performant, multilingual e-bike apps (end-user and service app) for Maxon based on .NET MAUI with BLE integration and Azure connectivity, enabling individual settings, diagnostics, maintenance and firmware updates.
Customer-oriented collaboration, maximum flexibility and a quick response to challenges – that's what makes working on projects together fun!
Remo Hofstetter
Product and Service Manager
Customer-oriented collaboration, maximum flexibility and a quick response to challenges – that's what makes working on projects together fun!
Remo Hofstetter
Product and Service Manager
Initial situation, goals & challenges
In addition to developing firmware for Bluetooth LE integration for e-bikes, Arendi also offered connectivity between e-bikes and smartphones. Together with the client, the cross-platform mobile framework .NET Maui was selected to develop apps based on a communication library. The goal was to achieve a data rate via the Bluetooth LE interface comparable to a wired connection between the bike and a PC, a target that was ultimately exceeded. Thanks to Arendi's extensive expertise, throughput-optimized communication and two apps tailored to Maxon's corporate identity were developed.
Project results & customer benefits
Thanks to Arendi, Maxon can offer two central apps for e-bike systems: one for end users ("maxon Connect App") and a service app for dealers ("maxon Service App"). End users use the maxon Connect App to individually configure and monitor their e-bike. Dealers use the Service App for diagnostics and maintenance. Both apps are available in multiple languages and optimized for the Swiss market and the entire German-speaking region.
Implemented solution
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integration for e-bike systems with optimized data rate
Cross-platform mobile apps based on .NET MAUI (C#) for iOS and Android
Communication library for high-performance BLE data transmission (Arendi BLE Library)
Cloud connectivity via Microsoft Azure for firmware updates and service functions
Custom UI/UX design in Maxon's corporate design
Development and deployment of mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Integration of cloud protocols and interfaces
Lifecycle management and maintenance of the apps
Competencies
- Software architecture
- Software-Design in C#
- Cross-Platform .NET MAUI
- App provisioning
- iOS and Android Apps
- Maintenance / Lifecycle Management
- Mobile communication apps
- Wireless Technologies
- Cloud Protocols and Interfaces
Competence areas
- Software & Architecture
- Wireless, IoT & Cloud
Technologies
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
.NET MAUI for Mobile
Microsoft Azure
Services
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Project Management
Industry
Sports & Leisure Products
Customer
maxon motor AG
Competencies
- Software architecture
- Software-Design in C#
- Cross-Platform .NET MAUI
- App provisioning
- iOS and Android Apps
- Maintenance / Lifecycle Management
- Mobile communication apps
- Wireless Technologies
- Cloud Protocols and Interfaces
Competence areas
- Software & Architecture
- Wireless, IoT & Cloud
Technologies
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
.NET MAUI for Mobile
Microsoft Azure
Services
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Project Management
Industry
Sports & Leisure Products
Customer
maxon motor AG
Competencies
- Software architecture
- Software-Design in C#
- Cross-Platform .NET MAUI
- App provisioning
- iOS and Android Apps
- Maintenance / Lifecycle Management
- Mobile communication apps
- Wireless Technologies
- Cloud Protocols and Interfaces
Competence areas
- Software & Architecture
- Wireless, IoT & Cloud
Technologies
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
.NET MAUI for Mobile
Microsoft Azure
Services
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Project Management
Industry
Sports & Leisure Products
Customer
maxon motor AG