diff --git a/src/stitching_scanner.py b/src/stitching_scanner.py
index dfdc0f7..23376d3 100644
--- a/src/stitching_scanner.py
+++ b/src/stitching_scanner.py
@@ -540,6 +540,9 @@ class StitchingScanner:
         
         try:
             while self.running:
+                self.motion.send_command('S')
+                time.sleep(self.config.movement_interval)
+                self.motion.send_command('s')
                 time.sleep(self.config.frame_interval)
                 
                 curr_frame = self._capture_frame()