diff --git a/src/modelec_core/launch/modelec.launch.py b/src/modelec_core/launch/modelec.launch.py
index bb6298b..5e5ed2d 100644
--- a/src/modelec_core/launch/modelec.launch.py
+++ b/src/modelec_core/launch/modelec.launch.py
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ def generate_launch_description():
     with_strat_arg = DeclareLaunchArgument('with_strat', default_value='true', description='Launch strategy nodes?')
 
     channel_type =  LaunchConfiguration('channel_type', default='serial')
-    serial_port = LaunchConfiguration('serial_port', default='/dev/ttyUSB0')
+    serial_port = LaunchConfiguration('serial_port', default='/dev/rplidar')
     serial_baudrate = LaunchConfiguration('serial_baudrate', default='115200')
     frame_id = LaunchConfiguration('frame_id', default='laser')
     inverted = LaunchConfiguration('inverted', default='false')