diff --git a/cfg/main/ma11_cfg.py b/cfg/main/ma11_cfg.py
index b0dbadb..d254a89 100644
--- a/cfg/main/ma11_cfg.py
+++ b/cfg/main/ma11_cfg.py
@@ -110,5 +110,5 @@ Mod('stickrot',
     'frappy_psi.phytron.Motor',
     'stick rotation, typically not used as omega',
     io='stick_io',
-    encoder_mode='CHECK',
+    encoder_mode='NO',
 )