diff --git a/src/modelec_core/launch/test.modelec.launch.py b/src/modelec_core/launch/test.modelec.launch.py
index f18ceff..707c91d 100644
--- a/src/modelec_core/launch/test.modelec.launch.py
+++ b/src/modelec_core/launch/test.modelec.launch.py
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ def generate_launch_description():
     lidar_launch = OpaqueFunction(function=launch_rplidar_restart_if_needed)
 
     delayed_others = TimerAction(
-        period=1.0,  # wait 1 second after LiDAR start
+        period=5.0,  # wait 1 second after LiDAR start
         actions=[
             OpaqueFunction(function=launch_gui),
             OpaqueFunction(function=launch_com),