diff --git a/examples/fireflies.py b/examples/fireflies.py
index 23d238a..f9b9eb9 100644
--- a/examples/fireflies.py
+++ b/examples/fireflies.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import ws2812b
 import random
 
 bright_div = 20
-numpix = 30  # Number of NeoPixels
+numpix = 50  # Number of NeoPixels
 # Pin where NeoPixels are connected
 strip = ws2812b.ws2812b(numpix, 0,0)
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ colors = [
     [200, 200, 20],  # Yellow
     [30, 200, 200],  # Blue
     [150,50,10],
-    [50,200,0],
+    [50,200,10],
 ]
 
 max_len=20
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ min_len = 5
 #pixelnum, posn in flash, flash_len, direction
 flashing = []
 
-num_flashes = 5
+num_flashes = 10
 
 for i in range(num_flashes):
     pix = random.randint(0, numpix - 1)
@@ -49,6 +49,6 @@ while True:
             flash_len = random.randint(min_len, max_len)
             flashing[i] = [pix, colors[col], flash_len, 0, 1]
         flashing[i][3] = flashing[i][3] + flashing[i][4]
-        time.sleep(0.007)
+        time.sleep(0.005)
             
  
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