diff --git a/leds.py b/leds.py
index 23d1d4b..2358556 100644
--- a/leds.py
+++ b/leds.py
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ def socket_loop():
 def loop():
     socket_thread = threading.Thread(target=socket_loop)
     lcd = lcd_manager.Adafruit_CharLCD()
-    this.lights = light_manager.LightStrip()
+    this.lights = light_manager.LightStrip(string_length=450, brightness=0.6, max_changes=10)
     socket_thread.start()
     while True:
         logger.debug("loop")