diff --git a/read_arduino.pyw b/read_arduino.pyw
index 0bfc7c9..a318b39 100644
--- a/read_arduino.pyw
+++ b/read_arduino.pyw
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import numpy as np
 
 # constant settings
 SENSORS_MAX = 4  # maximum sensor ports
-baud = 9600
+baud = 19200
 
 settings = json.load(open('settings.json', 'r'))
 resolution = settings["resolution"]
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ if "- No Device -" in port:
     print("this should generate random values base on # sensors given")
     exit(0)
 else:
-    controller = serial.Serial(port)
+    controller = serial.Serial(port, baudrate=baud)
 
 if np.any(sensor_ports >= SENSORS_MAX):
     raise ValueError("Port range is 0-3!")