diff --git a/8By8/8By8.ino b/8By8/8By8.ino
index bf584f7..7d3538f 100644
--- a/8By8/8By8.ino
+++ b/8By8/8By8.ino
@@ -476,6 +476,9 @@ void loop() {
                 z = round(result);
                 Cube::set_status(x, y, z, 3);
             }
+            else {
+                z = 0;
+            }
             Serial.print(x);
             Serial.print(" ");
             Serial.print(y);