HotShot Pro
Mobile Application
for Basketball Training
Project Background
EngineeringPeople partnered with Ballistech to develop a cross-platform mobile application for HotShot Pro, its connected basketball training system. Built for iOS and Android, the application communicates with the training machine via Bluetooth to display performance statistics and allow athletes to share their results. Following a successful prototype at the National Association of Basketball Coaches Conference, EngineeringPeople launched the full version of the app on both platforms.
Services and Solutions
EngineeringPeople delivered the following key services and solutions:
01
Created a clean, intuitive interface using Figma to maximize user engagement.
02
Integrated real-time performance tracking, personalized training modules, session recording, and team management for coaches
03
Configured the ESP32 Bluetooth module for seamless communication between the mobile device and HotShot™.
04
Utilized Flutter to ensure a consistent user experience on both iOS and Android.
05
Managed app data through Firebase to ensure smooth operation
06
Developed app store marketing materials, including images and wording for iOS and Google Play.
Approach
EngineeringPeople executed a phased approach to help Ballistech evolve HotShot Pro into a connected basketball training system:
Cross-Platform Mobile Development
Bluetooth Integration
Data Management
Approaches to Challenges
EngineeringPeople executed a phased approach to help Ballistech evolve HotShot Pro into a connected basketball training system:
Leveraged Flutter to create a consistent experience across platforms and worked diligently to meet app store compliance requirements for both iOS and Android
Customized firmware for the ESP32 and ensured proper communication between the HotShot™ training machine and the mobile app through rigorous testing and calibration at the customer’s site.
Employed Firebase to handle session and performance data, ensuring secure and efficient storage while allowing for future scalability.
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