diff --git a/examples/coredev_test.py b/examples/coredev_test.py
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+from artiq.language.experiment import Experiment, kernel
+from artiq.devices import corecom_serial, runtime, core, gpio_core
+
+class CompilerTest(Experiment):
+	channels = "core led"
+
+	@kernel
+	def run(self):
+		self.led.set(1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+	coredev = core.Core(runtime.Environment(), corecom_serial.CoreCom())
+	exp = CompilerTest(
+		core=coredev,
+		led=gpio_core.GPIOOut(coredev, 0)
+	)
+	exp.run()