diff --git a/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino b/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
index ddd694a1..2ac8679b 100644
--- a/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
+++ b/cubesatsim/cubesatsim.ino
@@ -157,7 +157,9 @@ void loop() {
 }
 
 void read_reset_count() {
-
+	
+  EEPROM.begin(512);	
+	
   long stored_reset, reset_flag;
   EEPROM.get(16, reset_flag);
 	  
@@ -1982,8 +1984,6 @@ void print_string(char *string)
 
 void start_payload() {
 	
-  EEPROM.begin(512);	
-	
   Serial1.begin(115200);  // Pi UART faster speed
 
   Serial.println("Starting payload!");