diff --git a/src/main.zig b/src/main.zig
index 9eda383..09b96fc 100644
--- a/src/main.zig
+++ b/src/main.zig
@@ -121,6 +121,8 @@ pub const RotInt = struct {
                 self.warn("rotator connected", .{});
                 self.sendRotatorCommand(.get_position);
                 self.state = .rotator_connected;
+                self.vx.queueRefresh();
+                self.draw() catch {};
             },
             .rotator_ready => if (self.state == .rotator_connected) {
                 self.warn("rotator ready", .{});
diff --git a/src/networking.zig b/src/networking.zig
index b542021..c6a4f87 100644
--- a/src/networking.zig
+++ b/src/networking.zig
@@ -218,7 +218,9 @@ pub const Client = struct {
 
         _ = result catch |err| {
             self.rotint.warn("connect failed {}", .{err});
-            // retry bayeb
+            // Note: this loops instantaneously if the target address is on localhost
+            // and is not being listened on. Actually just straight up crashes on macOS.
+            // Probably need to use a timer to handle this better
             return .rearm;
         };