diff --git a/API/main.py b/API/main.py
index 66a2078..70ab195 100644
--- a/API/main.py
+++ b/API/main.py
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ def display_text():
 		y_coord = data.get('y')
 
 		matrix.text(x_coord, y_coord, text)
-	except:
+	except Exception as e:
+		print(e)
 		response['success'] = False
 
 	return jsonify(response)
@@ -33,7 +34,8 @@ def update_matrix():
 	try:
 		global matrix
 		matrix.update()
-	except:
+	except Exception as e:
+		print(e)
 		response['success'] = False
 
 	return jsonify(response)
@@ -54,9 +56,12 @@ class Matrix(SampleBase):
 		while True:
 			time.sleep(.05)
 
+	def clear(self):
+		self.canvas.Clear()
+
 	def update(self):
 		self.canvas = self.matrix.SwapOnVSync(self.canvas)
-		self.canvas.Clear()
+		self.clear()
 
 	def text(self, x, y, t):
 		graphics.DrawText(self.canvas, self.font, x*9, (y+1)*18, self.color, t)