diff --git a/raspi-blinka.py b/raspi-blinka.py
index 6235277..746a147 100644
--- a/raspi-blinka.py
+++ b/raspi-blinka.py
@@ -60,8 +60,9 @@ def update_pip():
 def install_blinka():
     print("Installing latest version of Blinka locally")
     shell.run_command("sudo apt-get install -y i2c-tools")
+    shell.run_command("pip3 install --upgrade RPi.GPIO")
     shell.run_command("pip3 install --upgrade adafruit-blinka")
-    
+
 def main():
     global default_python
     shell.clear()