diff --git a/build/shared/examples/1.Basics/Fade/Fade.pde b/build/shared/examples/1.Basics/Fade/Fade.pde
index 7dfe8d04b..5a61b36de 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/1.Basics/Fade/Fade.pde
+++ b/build/shared/examples/1.Basics/Fade/Fade.pde
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ int fadeAmount = 5;    // how many points to fade the LED by
 
 void setup()  { 
   // nothing happens in setup 
+  pinMode(9, OUTPUT);
 } 
 
 void loop()  {