First Field Test of RigBook - Mud, Bugs and Lessons Learned

Hey everyone!

Today was a big day for RigBook. After weeks of development, we finally took the app out of the office and straight into the mud. The goal was simple - test the app in real conditions, on a real vehicle, on real terrain.

How did it go?

We jumped into a Grand Cherokee, fired up the tracking and hit the trails. We tested route recording, roll and pitch sensors, point-of-interest logging and cloud sync. The terrain was exactly what we needed - muddy roads, hills, water crossings and some seriously rough patches.

What worked?

Track recording worked great. The app logged routes with solid accuracy, GPS coordinates were on point and we could add waypoints (trees, rocks, fords, hazards) while driving. Cloud sync went through smoothly and the track showed up in the Explore section right away.

What didn't?

There are always a few hiccups - we ran into some minor bugs and fixed them on the spot. But here's the real takeaway - the field test showed us a ton of things we want to improve. Some features that make perfect sense at a desk feel completely different when you're bouncing around in a muddy 4x4 with dirty hands. That's exactly why you do these tests.

What's next?

We're walking away from this test with a huge list of ideas and improvements. RigBook will keep getting better and you're part of the journey. If you have any ideas or feedback, let us know - we're building this together.

See you on the trail!