diff --git a/examples/ssd1608_simpletest.py b/examples/ssd1608_simpletest.py
index 64a7932..92090e6 100644
--- a/examples/ssd1608_simpletest.py
+++ b/examples/ssd1608_simpletest.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 time.sleep(1)
 
 display = adafruit_ssd1608.SSD1608(
-    display_bus, width=200, height=200, busy_pin=epd_busy
+    display_bus, width=200, height=200, busy_pin=epd_busy, rotation=180
 )
 
 g = displayio.Group()