diff --git a/artiq/examples/master/repository/coredevice_examples/simple/handover.py b/artiq/examples/master/repository/coredevice_examples/simple/handover.py
index bf86e01b0..c63ef8a74 100644
--- a/artiq/examples/master/repository/coredevice_examples/simple/handover.py
+++ b/artiq/examples/master/repository/coredevice_examples/simple/handover.py
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ class Handover(EnvExperiment):
 
     @kernel
     def blink_once(self):
-        self.led.pulse(250*ms)
         delay(250*ms)
+        self.led.pulse(250*ms)
 
     def run(self):
         self.core.reset()