diff --git a/backend/main.py b/backend/main.py
index 781caee..603342f 100644
--- a/backend/main.py
+++ b/backend/main.py
@@ -40,7 +40,10 @@ def motor_loop():
     while True:
         if not motor_running:
             time.sleep(0.1)
+            print("Waiting for motor to start...")
             continue
+
+        print("Motor running...")
         step_motor(200, GPIO.HIGH, 0.001)
         time.sleep(1)