diff --git a/run.py b/run.py
index 827852d..d120d1c 100755
--- a/run.py
+++ b/run.py
@@ -852,7 +852,7 @@ def mainloop_server(pool, manager):
         if camera_ready == True:
             if scan_value is False:
                 # unable to scan ???? not good
-                if failcount > 15:
+                if failcount > 30:
                     mode = "Idle"
                     fprint("Giving up scanning cable.")
                     failcount = 0