diff --git a/cfg/addons/stickmotor_cfg.py b/cfg/addons/stickmotor_cfg.py
index cbf7d0a..9586a8d 100644
--- a/cfg/addons/stickmotor_cfg.py
+++ b/cfg/addons/stickmotor_cfg.py
@@ -13,4 +13,5 @@ Mod('stickrot',
     'stick rotation, typically not used as omega',
     io='stick_io',
     encoder_mode='CHECK',
+    backlash=-1,
 )