diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/chameleon_counter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/chameleon_counter.dm
index 502a81865ee..9c211fb6e3b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/chameleon_counter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/chameleon_counter.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	item_state = "electronic"
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	origin_tech = "syndicate=3;magnets=3"
+	origin_tech = "syndicate=1;magnets=3"
 	var/can_use = TRUE
 	var/saved_name
 	var/saved_desc