diff --git a/test-output.py b/test-output.py
index 4d34b8e..3c9ea1a 100755
--- a/test-output.py
+++ b/test-output.py
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ import datetime
 try:
     import board
 except NotImplementedError:
-    print("not running on Raspberry PI, assuming simulation")
-
+    print("not running a recognized blinka board, exiting...")
+    import sys
+    sys.exit()
 
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