diff --git a/examples/rtio_skew.py b/examples/rtio_skew.py
index bf8d95e2b..8819d3b75 100644
--- a/examples/rtio_skew.py
+++ b/examples/rtio_skew.py
@@ -1,10 +1,6 @@
 from artiq import *
 
 
-def print_skew(p):
-    print("Input/output skew: {} ns".format(p))
-
-
 def print_failed():
     print("Pulse was not received back")
 
@@ -13,6 +9,7 @@ class RTIOSkew(AutoDB):
     class DBKeys:
         pmt0 = Device()
         ttl0 = Device()
+        io_skew = Result()
 
     @kernel
     def run(self):
@@ -26,4 +23,4 @@ class RTIOSkew(AutoDB):
         if in_t < 0*s:
             print_failed()
         else:
-            print_skew(int((out_t - in_t)/(1*ns)))
+            self.io_skew = out_t - in_t