diff --git a/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino b/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
index 7aeb8b0d..3930e4b3 100644
--- a/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
+++ b/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
@@ -2401,7 +2401,7 @@ void start_payload() {
   sleep(0.25); // delay(250);
   led_set(blueLED, LOW);
       
-  if (bme.begin(0x76)) {
+  if (bme.begin()) {
     bmePresent = 1;
   } else {
     Serial.println("Could not find a valid BME280 sensor, check wiring!");