diff --git a/tests/periph_adc/Makefile b/tests/periph_adc/Makefile
index b610e46ac..5489c6b2b 100644
--- a/tests/periph_adc/Makefile
+++ b/tests/periph_adc/Makefile
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 APPLICATION = periph_adc
+BOARD ?= pba-d-01-kw2x
 include ../Makefile.tests_common
 
 FEATURES_REQUIRED = periph_adc