diff --git a/interactions.py b/interactions.py
index c13478e..71c63b7 100644
--- a/interactions.py
+++ b/interactions.py
@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ fullsat = 254
 
 def set_light_hsv(e, color, hit_bridge):
   command = {
-    'hue' : color[0]*lasthue,
-    'bri' : color[2]*fullbright,
-    'sat' : color[1]*fullsat
+    'hue' : int(color[0]*lasthue),
+    'bri' : int(color[2]*fullbright),
+    'sat' : int(color[1]*fullsat)
   }
   if hit_bridge and b != None:
     b.set_light(edges[e].light_id, command)
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def set_light_hsv(e, color, hit_bridge):
 
 # === interaction parameters ===
 
-frame_rate = 24
+frame_rate = 2
 
 inductance = 0.001