diff --git a/main.h b/main.h
index 65c9e4b8..40eb80ca 100644
--- a/main.h
+++ b/main.h
@@ -200,3 +200,5 @@ int pi_zero_2_offset = 0;
 int hab_mode = FALSE; 
 int battery_saver_mode = FALSE;
 long int loopTime;
+
+int error_count = 0;