diff --git a/examples/bounce_basic/bounce_basic.ino b/examples/bounce_basic/bounce_basic.ino
index 8bf1b3f..6bf1d62 100644
--- a/examples/bounce_basic/bounce_basic.ino
+++ b/examples/bounce_basic/bounce_basic.ino
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 Bounce bounce = Bounce();
 
 // SET A VARIABLE TO STORE THE LED STATE
-bool ledState = LOW;
+int ledState = LOW;
 
 void setup() {