Garmin watch data field for Shimano STEPS EMTBs

[JanCapek]

Guys, does somebody here have one of following Garmin watches and is willing to test also my Nerdy alternative datafield to standard Ebike Field with Shimano bikes?
MARQ, Fenix 6(s/x) PRO, Fenix 7(s/x), FR 945 (LTE), FR 245 Music, FR 745 (remaining compatible devices doesn't have enough memory for this DF with STEPS support)

I already released it (3.0.0 - it might take while to appear also on Connect IQ app) but without any testing with Shimano, so it would be great if somebody will try it and confirm it is for any use.

Connect IQ Store | Free Watch Faces and Apps | Garmin

apps.garmin.com

Thanks

 

[eMullet]

EDIT: nevermind...

 

[cosas_genericas]

Can anyone confirm if the Garmin 130 Plus will display battery power from the EP8 system on the Orbea rise?

 

[mark.ai]

Forerunner 935 won't work.

What doesn't work?

For the STEPS EMTB Data field the Forerunner 935 is not in the list of compatible devices, so you shouldn't be able to install it - unfortunately Garmin have never added Bluetooth compatibility to the CIQ libraries for that watch

If you try Jan's Ebike Field | Garmin Connect IQ - then that lists compatibility and should work (that app uses ANT+ and not Bluetooth).

 

[mark.ai]

Doesn't that only work work with specialized, I'm shimano now..
Probaly should have said... That app works well I use to use it all the time.

Jan has managed to get it working with Shimano now too, so it should work great

 

[mark.ai]

So
I need to download the shimano version?

It should just be the same version ... (i.e. there is only one version)

 

[mark.ai]

I have used ebike field on my levo for a couple of years without problem and from memory it connected to my garmin forerunner 935 watch easily.. I am using the EW-EN 100 junction box on my shimano but won't connect.. both bikes have Bluetooth/ANT.. what am I doing wrong?

You can try asking in this thread: Ebike Garmin apps ~ UPDATE: new multi battery support - EMTB Forums

Or check with @JanCapek

 

[mitea]

All this is only because Shimano is greedy and don't use standard and open protocols. Instead they use only their own private connectivity (and don't ask me how I am able to read it...).

Hi Jan. Thats exactly what I'm interested in can i take a look into your source code?

 

[steve160]

Downloaded marks ap via garmin express and it shows up under as as it does on my mobile but nothing in watcg 245m, any ideas

 

[mark.ai]

Downloaded marks ap via garmin express and it shows up under as as it does on my mobile but nothing in watcg 245m, any ideas

Hi Steve - just checking this: have you added it to one of your activities? It’s a data field, so it doesn’t show up on its own. You add it to an activity, and then when you start the activity it shows up on the page you assigned it to.

 

[steve160]

No Mark I haven't so thanks for that, any chance you could give the heads up on how that's done

 

[mark.ai]

No Mark I haven't so thanks for that, any chance you could give the heads up on how that's done

Aha! Yep it's fairly complicated to try and explain all the steps, so you will need a bit of trial and error the first time
This gives an overall description: Forerunner 245/245 Music - Customizing the Data Screens

Customizing the Data Screens​

You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

1. Hold UP.
2. Select
   
   > Activities & Apps.
3. Select the activity to customize.
4. Select the activity settings.
5. Select Data Screens.
6. Select a data screen to customize.
7. Select an option:
   • Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.
   • Select Data Fields to change the data that appears in the field.
   • Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.
   • Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.
8. If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.
   You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.

Once you have done it the first time it's a lot easier and will make sense!

 

[steve160]

Thanks again, gave it a go but couldn't sort it, did connect to bike but screen just showed --%. Will sort it out though,

Cheers, the other steve

 

[mark.ai]

Thanks again, gave it a go but couldn't sort it, did connect to bike but screen just showed --%. Will sort it out though,

Cheers, the other steve

Try pressing up, down on the bike mode assist buttons if it is slow to show the battery percent - that seems to wake it up when needed.

 

[steve160]

Try pressing up, down on the bike mode assist buttons if it is slow to show the battery percent - that seems to wake it up when needed.

Ok this was on an e8000 which I know is not compatible the en-ew100 will be here in a couple of days. So the fact that the % showed uo means im heading in the right direction. Never used a garmin up to today!

 

[Samwise]

Hey does anyone know if when the Garmin is connected to ep8 does it use the speed sensor?

I was thinking about getting Garmin speed sensor but not sure if it's necessary if it's getting the same data from the ep8 motor

thanks in advance

 

[VWsurfbum]

Correct, it uses the on board speed sensor.

 

[Pezzar]

Guys, does somebody here have one of following Garmin watches and is willing to test also my Nerdy alternative datafield to standard Ebike Field with Shimano bikes?
MARQ, Fenix 6(s/x) PRO, Fenix 7(s/x), FR 945 (LTE), FR 245 Music, FR 745 (remaining compatible devices doesn't have enough memory for this DF with STEPS support)

I already released it (3.0.0 - it might take while to appear also on Connect IQ app) but without any testing with Shimano, so it would be great if somebody will try it and confirm it is for any use.

Connect IQ Store | Free Watch Faces and Apps | Garmin

apps.garmin.com

Thanks

Hello all - I've just got a Garmin Epix gen 2 sapphire - I've downloaded Jans app to the Connect IQ.....I'm on a Shimano steps bike.
Can anyone idiot walk me through how to actually get the app data fields onto my watch while I'm riding the e-bike? I've paired the watch to the bike - what do I do from there? sorry but I've never owned a smartwatch or an e-bike before!