diff --git a/Arduino/LEDstream_WS2812B/LEDstream_WS2812B.ino b/Arduino/LEDstream_WS2812B/LEDstream_WS2812B.ino
index 55ddf55..f34fbe1 100644
--- a/Arduino/LEDstream_WS2812B/LEDstream_WS2812B.ino
+++ b/Arduino/LEDstream_WS2812B/LEDstream_WS2812B.ino
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@
 #define BRIGHTNESS  255    // maximum brightness
 #define SPEED       115200 // serial port speed, max available
 
+// If no serial data is received for a while, the LEDs are shut off
+// automatically. Value in milliseconds.
+static const unsigned long serialTimeout = 150000; // 150 seconds
+
 CRGB leds[NUM_LEDS];
 uint8_t * ledsRaw = (uint8_t *)leds;
 
@@ -34,11 +38,6 @@ static const uint8_t magic[] = {
 #define MODE_HEADER 0
 #define MODE_DATA   2
 
-// If no serial data is received for a while, the LEDs are shut off
-// automatically.  This avoids the annoying "stuck pixel" look when
-// quitting LED display programs on the host computer.
-static const unsigned long serialTimeout = 150000; // 150 seconds
-
 void setup()
 {
   pinMode(GROUND_PIN, OUTPUT);