01 · PITCH
Tell us what you want to build
Email the concept, the PineMux product you need, your channel, and a realistic publishing plan.
CREATOR LAB · APPLICATIONS OPEN
Build something worth sharing. We’ll supply the hardware.
Pitch an original electronics project. If selected, PineMux will send the agreed device and standard shipping at no cost. Build it, share the process, and keep the kit.
No fixed follower minimum. A clear idea and the ability to finish it matter more than channel size.
Free hardware
Approved device is provided at no charge.
Standard shipping
Covered for approved US and European creators.
No follower floor
Ideas and execution beat vanity metrics.
Honest opinions
No script and no positive-review requirement.
SIMPLE BY DESIGN
One strong project. Three clear steps.
No follower gate, no bidding for samples, and no likes target hidden in the small print.
02 · MATCH
We confirm the collaboration
If the project fits, we agree on the device, format, deadline, disclosure and shipping details in writing.
03 · MAKE
Build, publish and keep it
Show the real process and result. Publish the agreed content by the agreed date, and the hardware is yours.
WHAT GETS SELECTED
Useful, surprising or genuinely fun.
We are looking for makers, engineers, educators and curious creators in the United States and Europe who can turn hardware into a story people want to follow.
Ideas we would love to see
Machine vision · useful automation · unusual displays · robotics · edge AI · data logging · open hardware experiments · honest comparison builds
A strong pitch usually has…
A specific build idea
Not just an unboxing. Tell us what the hardware will make possible.
A reason your audience will care
Teach something, solve a problem, test a claim or make people smile.
Evidence you can finish
A previous video or project is useful; a giant audience is not required.
A realistic production plan
Choose a format and timeline you can actually deliver.
THE CREATOR-FRIENDLY DEAL
Clear expectations — without a popularity tax.
Your right to keep the device does not depend on views, likes or a positive verdict. It depends on publishing the agreed project content.
0 required likes. 0 required views.
Performance can help lead to future paid work, but it never changes the deal you already completed.
The default deliverable
Choose one primary format
One YouTube build video, or two TikTok / YouTube Shorts that tell the project story.
Show real making
Include the build process, what worked, what did not, and the final result.
Name and link PineMux
Mention PineMux clearly and include the agreed website or product link.
Disclose the free device
Use a clear statement such as: “PineMux provided this device free for this project. All opinions are my own.”
Publish on the agreed schedule
The standard target is within 45 days of delivery unless we agree on another date.
GitHub is optional
Open-source code or build files strengthen a pitch, but are not required unless we agree otherwise.
TRANSPARENT FROM DAY ONE
A collaboration, not a review purchase.
Selection depends on project fit, product availability, destination, safety and technical feasibility. The final device, deliverable and date are confirmed by email before anything ships.
Your opinion stays yours
No script, no forced talking points and no requirement to be positive. We want a useful, honest project story.
You own your content
PineMux may embed or repost the published work with credit. Paid advertising use needs a separate written agreement.
No surprise shipment
The agreed device and standard shipping are free. Any import duty or tax responsibility is confirmed before dispatch.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions creators usually ask.
If your format or schedule is different, explain it in your email. A strong idea does not need to fit a rigid template.
Do I need a minimum follower count?
No. We look at the idea, audience fit, clarity and evidence that you can complete the project.
Do I have to give a positive review?
No. Your opinions must remain honest. We only ask that factual product claims are checked and the free device is disclosed.
Is an unboxing video enough?
Usually not. The program is for a real build, experiment, tutorial or creative use that shows the process and result.
Is GitHub required?
No. Open-source code, CAD or build notes can strengthen the pitch, but are optional unless included in our written agreement.
When do you need my shipping address?
Only after selection. Your first email should include your country, not your full address.
What happens after I email?
Pitches are reviewed on a rolling basis. If shortlisted, we email you to confirm the hardware, timing, disclosure and shipping details.
PITCH YOUR BUILD
What would you make if the hardware were free?
Give us the idea in plain language. A sharp concept and realistic plan matter more than a polished proposal.
Bring one concrete idea
Explain what the finished project does and why someone would watch.
Link your channel and best work
A relevant example helps us understand your style and follow-through.
No address yet
We ask for full shipping details only after you are selected.
Questions or applications: Zqbk5851@outlook.com
APPLY BY EMAIL
Send us your project idea.
Email Zqbk5851@outlook.com. We review pitches on a rolling basis and reply when a project is a fit.
Use this subject line
Creator Lab application — [Creator name] — [Project idea]
Include these details
All items are required unless marked optional. Please do not send a home address or other sensitive personal information yet.
Creator details
Your name or creator name, country / region, primary platform and channel URL.
Best work (optional)
Link one relevant project or video that shows your style and follow-through.
Project plan
Name the PineMux device or product URL, what you would build, why it would be useful or fun, and what viewers would learn.
Publishing plan
Tell us the planned content format, estimated publish window, and optional GitHub or project-page link.
Copy this email template
Hello PineMux Creator Lab team,
Name / creator name: [Your answer]
Country / region: [Your answer]
Primary platform: [YouTube, TikTok or both]
Channel URL: [Link]
Best project or video (optional): [Link]
Project idea:
What I would build: [Your answer]
Why it would be useful or fun: [Your answer]
What viewers would learn: [Your answer]
PineMux device or product URL: [Your answer]
Planned content format: [One YouTube build video / two TikTok or Shorts / another format]
Estimated publish window: [Your answer]
GitHub / project page (optional): [Link]
I understand that shipping details will only be requested if my proposal is selected.
Best,
[Name]