diff --git a/gametest_rev1.py b/gametest_rev1.py
index 92940e5..edd824a 100644
--- a/gametest_rev1.py
+++ b/gametest_rev1.py
@@ -148,6 +148,9 @@ leds_off_toggle = False
 # of the timer equation
 timer_led_updated = 0
 
+# disabled constant led updating by default
+leds_constant_update = False
+
 ############################################
 ######## END OF PRE-INITIALISATION #########
 ############################################
@@ -556,6 +559,7 @@ while True:
         led_handler()
         print(str(pygame.time.get_ticks()))
         print(str(int((pygame.time.get_ticks()/100))%2))
+        print(str(leds_constant_update))
 
         if game_running == False and game_ending == False: 
             # one shot for changing the led colour