diff --git a/entrypoints/feather_nrf52832.py b/entrypoints/feather_nrf52832.py
index c07d83c..a21b146 100644
--- a/entrypoints/feather_nrf52832.py
+++ b/entrypoints/feather_nrf52832.py
@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
+import sys
+
+from kmk.circuitpython.util import feather_red_led_flash
 from kmk_keyboard_user import main
 
 if __name__ == '__main__':
-    main()
+    try:
+        main()
+    except Exception as e:
+        sys.print_exception(e)
+        feather_red_led_flash(duration=10, rate=0.5)
+        sys.exit(1)
diff --git a/kmk/circuitpython/util.py b/kmk/circuitpython/util.py
index 0b822b1..a0575f7 100644
--- a/kmk/circuitpython/util.py
+++ b/kmk/circuitpython/util.py
@@ -1,23 +1,17 @@
-import sys
 import time
 
 import board
 import digitalio
 
 
-def feather_signal_error_with_led_flash(rate=0.5):
+def feather_red_led_flash(duration=10, rate=0.5):
     '''
-    Flash the red LED for 10 seconds, alternating every $rate
-    Could be useful as an uncaught exception handler later on,
-    but is for now unused
+    Flash the red LED for $duration seconds, alternating every $rate
     '''
 
     rled = digitalio.DigitalInOut(board.LED1)
     rled.direction = digitalio.Direction.OUTPUT
 
-    # blink for 5 seconds and exit
-    for cycle in range(10):
+    for cycle in range(duration / rate):
         rled.value = cycle % 2
         time.sleep(rate)
-
-    sys.exit(1)