diff --git a/software/raspberry pi/path_generator.py b/software/raspberry pi/path_generator.py
index a742677..bfd3af2 100644
--- a/software/raspberry pi/path_generator.py	
+++ b/software/raspberry pi/path_generator.py	
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ def gen_shift_path(standby_coordinate,
     halfsteps = int(g_steps/2)
 
     if direction == 'left':
-        shift_angle = 90
+        shift_angle = 45
     elif direction == 'right':
         shift_angle = 270