diff --git a/scripts/main.py b/scripts/main.py
index c243b9f..ef8ce46 100644
--- a/scripts/main.py
+++ b/scripts/main.py
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     segmenter_thread.start()
 
     logger.success("Looks like everything is set up and running, have fun!")
+    planktoscope.light.ready()
 
     while run:
         # TODO look into ways of restarting the dead threads