diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 10dc64f..c6cfea9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -127,55 +127,6 @@ Format Example `!3;`
 
 Description: This command will tell the ESP32 to re-enable its idle animation. It will respond with a `!3;` when it recieves this command.
 
-**HERE IS A GUIDE TO GET YOU STARTED ON YOUR [MAYBE] FIRST REPOSITORY**:
-
-<https://docs.codeberg.org/getting-started/first-repository/#2.-clone-the-repository>
-
-Obviously, this is not what your README should say on-submission. Change it. Yes, the whole thing.
-
-This is where a description of your project will go. README.md files support [Markdown syntax](https://www.markdownguide.org/basic-syntax/).
-
-## Setup
-
-**Oh yeah, by the way, don't forget to set up `git lfs` on your machine.**
-
-Tell everyone what your project needs in order to run. This might involve many components or software. Maybe some cool libraries?
-
-### Hardware Required
-
-- Some polyphonic headset on OS version `3.14159265358979323846233832795028841971` with room-temperature hyperconductors
-- Some macrocontroller with specific hardware revision `4.2`
-  - With tank wheels
-- Some computer with a holoported underdisplay cap
-- Some fancy smart device that is worn and knows your favorite toothpaste
-
-### Software Dependencies
-
-- Division Game Engine version `2024.1.26`
-- Michaelsoft Binbows `XD`
-
-## Run
-
-1. Open the thing
-   - You know, that thing over there
-     - No, not that one
-     - Go back
-     - Yes, that one
-2. Click the button and type the following text:
-
-```shell
-# install the sotware
-sudo apt install -y cmatrix
-# run the trap
-cmatrix
-```
-
-3. After the process completes and you don't even see the code, anymore, you are ready. Here is what it looks like:
-
-```js
-"b" + "a" + +"a" + "a"; // 'baNaNa'
-```
-
 ## Shout-Outs
 - Thank you to all the organizers at Reality Hack and the Hardware track.
 - Lucas De Bonet for creating `the Singularity` which allowed us to connect the board to Quest headsets.
diff --git a/lib/Board/BoardManager.h b/lib/Board/BoardManager.h
index 54624d3..dccdd70 100644
--- a/lib/Board/BoardManager.h
+++ b/lib/Board/BoardManager.h
@@ -133,7 +133,10 @@ void BoardManager<BOARD_DIMS>::Update(){
             // create a cube slice array buffer
             BOARD_TYPES::Cube* sliceBuffer[BOARD_DIMS.z];
             // have the board slice get read into our buffer
-            this->board.SliceBoard(sliceVector, sliceBuffer);
+            uint32_t sliceSize = this->board.SliceBoard(sliceVector, sliceBuffer);
+            if(sliceSize < BOARD_DIMS.z){
+                return;
+            }
             // send the board slice to the driver to update its LED colors
             this->driver.UpdateStackLEDs(stackIndex, sliceBuffer, BOARD_DIMS.z);
         }
@@ -146,9 +149,14 @@ void BoardManager<BOARD_DIMS>::updateStackColors(const V3D<uint32_t> &column){
     V3D<uint32_t> sliceVector{column.x, column.y, BOARD_TYPES::Z};
     // create a buffer for slice board to write the cube slice into
     BOARD_TYPES::Cube * cubeSlice[BOARD_DIMS.z];
-    this->board.SliceBoard(column, cubeSlice);
+    uint32_t sliceSize = this->board.SliceBoard(column, cubeSlice);
 
     uint32_t numCubes{this->getColumnHeight(static_cast<BOARD_TYPES::PLANE_NORMAL>(column.z))};
+
+    if(sliceSize < numCubes){
+        return;
+    }
+
     this->driver.UpdateStackLEDs(BOARD_DIMS.x, cubeSlice, numCubes);
 }
 
@@ -168,6 +176,11 @@ void BoardManager<BOARD_DIMS>::SetColumnColors(const V3D<uint32_t> &column, cons
     uint32_t sliceLength{this->board.SliceBoard(column, slicedBoard)};
 
     uint32_t maxIndex{std::min(numColors, columnHeight)};
+
+    if(sliceLength < maxIndex){
+        return;
+    }
+    
     for(uint32_t i = 0; i < maxIndex; i++){
         slicedBoard[i]->color = color[i];
     }
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index 35150d1..20d8fb9 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -85,21 +85,30 @@ void printBoardState(){
 }
 
 void SetStackColor(uint32_t * args, uint32_t argsLength){
-  uint32_t stackNum = args[1];
+  uint32_t stackNum = args[0];
   uint32_t X_COORD{stackNum};
   while(X_COORD > BOARD_DIMENSIONS.x - 1){
     X_COORD -= BOARD_DIMENSIONS.x;
   }
   uint32_t Y_COORD{(stackNum - X_COORD) / BOARD_DIMENSIONS.y};
+  Serial.println("StackNum: " + String(stackNum));
+  Serial.println("X: " + String(X_COORD) + " Y: " + String(Y_COORD));
+  uint32_t numColors = (argsLength - 1) / 3;
 
-  uint32_t numColors = (argsLength - 2) / 3;
+  // nothing to do if no colors were given
+  if(numColors == 0){
+    return;
+  }
+  
+  Serial.println("Num Colors: " + String(numColors));
   V3D<uint32_t> colors[numColors];
   
   for(int i = 0; i < numColors; i++){
-    uint32_t red = args[2 + (i * 3)];
-    uint32_t green = args[3 + (i * 3)];
-    uint32_t blue = args[4 + (i * 3)];
+    uint32_t red = args[1 + (i * 3)];
+    uint32_t green = args[2 + (i * 3)];
+    uint32_t blue = args[3 + (i * 3)];
     colors[i] = V3D<uint32_t>{red, green, blue};
+    Serial.println("Color: " + String(red) + "," + String(green) + "," + String(blue));
   }
   boardManager.SetColumnColors(V3D<uint32_t>{X_COORD, Y_COORD, BOARD_TYPES::PLANE_NORMAL::Z}, colors, numColors);
 }
@@ -120,7 +129,7 @@ CommandHandler::CommandStatus SetColorCommandHandler(uint32_t * args, uint32_t a
   animator.isEnabled = false;
   V3D<uint32_t> black{};
   boardManager.FillColor(black);
-  SetStackColor(reinterpret_cast<uint32_t *>(args), argsLength);
+  SetStackColor(args, argsLength);
   return CommandHandler::CommandStatus::SUCCESS;
 }