diff --git a/examples/motion_control/open_loop_motor_control/open_loop_velocity_example/open_loop_velocity_example.ino b/examples/motion_control/open_loop_motor_control/open_loop_velocity_example/open_loop_velocity_example.ino
index 546ac3ea..c439bf70 100644
--- a/examples/motion_control/open_loop_motor_control/open_loop_velocity_example/open_loop_velocity_example.ino
+++ b/examples/motion_control/open_loop_motor_control/open_loop_velocity_example/open_loop_velocity_example.ino
@@ -53,11 +53,7 @@ void setup() {
   motor.controller = MotionControlType::velocity_openloop;
 
   // init motor hardware
-  if(!motor.init()){
-    Serial.println("Motor init failed!");
-    return;
-  }
-
+  motor.init();
 
   // add target command T
   command.add('T', doTarget, "target velocity");