Pilot crew recruitment
We are looking for a pilot crew who will take STINT out for real and share how it goes.
Your real-world logs, screenshots and impressions help us make STINT even better.
Crew members who complete the program
Receive a STINT of your own
Complete all three rounds and meet the participation conditions, and we will give you a STINT of your own. Full eligibility is set out in the Participation Agreement.
What you get
- A STINT to use free of charge during the program
- The latest firmware in every round
- Update emails: what changed and who reported it
- Every report is read and answered by a person
- Selected crew members are credited on the site and in the progress letters
What we ask of you
- At least 6 real outings over the period
- Hand in each round’s tasks: one log, one screenshot, three sentences of feedback
- Share at least 3 public posts and let STINT reshare them
- Send the unit back at the end
- If something goes wrong, note the steps and the screen
About one to three months, in up to three rounds
Weeks 1–4
Check the basics work
Pairing, everyday distance, 0–100, GPS auto-lap and log download.
Weeks 5–8
GPS sources and attitude features
Compare logs from the three GPS sources and try the attitude features, video overlay and real-world battery life.
Weeks 9–12
Long sessions and awkward conditions
Sessions over two hours, rain, obstructed sky, time zones and imperial units, plus one setting you use regularly.
Four categories
| Category | Recommended kit | What you try |
|---|---|---|
| Track / timed sessions | A RaceBox Mini or Qstarz receiver (built-in GPS works if you have neither) | Automatic lap detection, lap-time accuracy, comparison with official timing |
| Daily + 0–100 + mountain roads | An external receiver, RaceBox Mini preferred (built-in GPS works if you have none) | 0–100 splits, distance totals, speed-camera alerts |
| Off-road / trails | A digital inclinometer is recommended | Off-road mode, attitude indicator and mounting calibration (requires attachment to the vehicle and a stationary reference) |
| Overseas | Not required | Imperial units, GNSS in other regions, time zones |
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For track and 0–100, bringing a RaceBox Mini or Qstarz gets priority because it lets us cross-check against a second source. You can still apply without an external receiver — the built-in GPS (5 Hz) records just as well.
Current feature limits
- Cloud backup requires an app version with cloud connectivity. Online leaderboards are not currently available.
- The tilt video overlay is iPhone-only for now
- The Qstarz source measures about 5.6 Hz in practice, and gives no g-force data
- G-force from the built-in GPS is derived, not measured
Apply
If any of the following fits your plans, we would love you to join the pilot crew.
- You can get out and drive at least 6 times over the next three months
- For the track or acceleration categories, owning a RaceBox Mini or Qstarz counts in your favour (the built-in GPS works if you have neither); off-road needs no external GPS but does need a digital inclinometer
- You use an iPhone (the pilot crew is currently open to iPhone users only)
- You agree to return the watch at the end of the program; once you complete it, we send you a STINT of your own
- You are willing to post at least 3 public pieces and let STINT reshare them
The form asks about your vehicle, where you drive, and which tasks you could take on. To see how the watch actually works first, read the User manual (Chinese, English, Japanese, Spanish).
Common questions
Does taking part cost anything?
No. You use it free of charge during the program; the watch is on loan and goes back at the end, shipping on us.
I am not a racing driver — I just like driving. Is that all right?
Absolutely. Choose the "Daily + 0–100 + mountain roads" category. For acceleration or mountain roads, owning a RaceBox Mini or Qstarz for cross-checking counts in your favour; without one, the built-in GPS is fine.
What if the unit breaks?
Some wear is unavoidable. Damage from normal use is on us and we will replace the watch. Contact us about any problem with the product.
What happens to my driving data?
Driving data is used only for debugging and product improvement. It is never published or sold, and it is destroyed once the program ends. The details are in the Privacy Notice.