Nicola, the previous link I posted mentions a variable frequency
speed control. A similar simple speed control is shown going into
a4 in this circuit

http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/joecolquitt/0chaser.html

Many other alternatives for discrete components (555, transistor
bistable, logic etc)

Again, sorry for colour scheme. Too many drugs. Or too few

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