diff --git a/plover_stenograph_usb.py b/plover_stenograph_usb.py
index 7d738d0..d39f3e2 100644
--- a/plover_stenograph_usb.py
+++ b/plover_stenograph_usb.py
@@ -606,6 +606,7 @@ class Stenograph(ThreadedStenotypeBase):
                 if response.data_length and state.realtime:
                     for stroke in response.strokes():
                         self._on_stroke(stroke)
+                sleep(0.15)
 
         self._machine.disconnect()