diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 9ed0212ee5..7a8efcaf7d 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -179,7 +179,10 @@ extra_scripts             = pio/name-firmware.py
 framework = arduino
 board_build.flash_mode = dout
 monitor_speed = 115200
+# slow upload speed (comment this out with a ';' when building for development use)
 upload_speed = 115200
+# fast upload speed (remove ';' when building for development use)
+; upload_speed = 921600
 
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 # LIBRARIES: required dependencies