diff --git a/src/patterns.py b/src/patterns.py
index 7a0542f..0129573 100644
--- a/src/patterns.py
+++ b/src/patterns.py
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ class Patterns(PatternBase): # Inherit from PatternBase
 
         self.n.write()
         self.step = (self.step + 1) % 2
-        return self.delay
+        return max(1, int(self.delay // 2))
     
 
     def pulse(self):