diff --git a/main.h b/main.h
index 080382f2..ff35b344 100644
--- a/main.h
+++ b/main.h
@@ -136,6 +136,7 @@ FILE *image_file;
 #define FAIL_BME 8
 #define FAIL_MPU 9
 #define FAIL_AUDIO 10
+int failureMode = FAIL_NONE;
 
 int transmitStatus = -1;