diff --git a/pwmfan.cpp b/pwmfan.cpp
index 3322528..9efd6ef 100644
--- a/pwmfan.cpp
+++ b/pwmfan.cpp
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #define INVERT_CONTROL_CURVE 0
 const std::array<std::string, 4> HDD_NAMES = {"/dev/sda", "/dev/sdb", "/dev/sdc", "/dev/sdd"};
 volatile sig_atomic_t flag = 1;
+mraa::Pwm pwm(PWM_PORT);
 
 // power^
 //  100%|              *---------
@@ -90,7 +91,6 @@ void checkControlCurve(){
 }
 
 void initPWM(){
-    mraa::Pwm pwm(PWM_PORT);
     std::cout << "Cycling PWM on pin " << PWM_PORT << std::endl;
     pwm.enable(true);
 }