# Monster Matrix with WLED
## Overview
https://youtu.be/2T_BtFlZwVA
Make a statement for your home or office that pulses with furry, glowy goodness. It's pettable, programmable, and controllable with your phone or any internet-enabled device, including Alexa or a Philips Hue Bridge. The WLED software is easy to install and set up and comes with dozens of premade animations that can be customized for nearly unlimited color and pattern variations.
We're using a [Feather ESP32 V2](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400), which connects to your phone or computer via your WiFi network, so everyone in your home can take control and create their own presets and patterns.
The software for this project is easy, but there is a fair bit of tricky soldering involved. Hang in there -- you will love your new furry friend in the end.
### Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2 - 8MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2 - 8MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400)
One of our star Feathers is the [Adafruit HUZZAH32 ESP32 Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3405) - with the fabulous ESP32 WROOM module on there, it makes quick work of WiFi and Bluetooth® projects that take advantage of Espressifs most popular chipset. Recently we had...
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### Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - White 30 LED - Per Meter 5m
[Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - White 30 LED - Per Meter 5m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2238)
Move over NeoPixels, there's a new LED strip in town! These fancy new DotStar LED strips are a great upgrade for people who have loved and used NeoPixel strips for a few years but want something even better. DotStar LEDs use generic 2-wire SPI, so you can push data much faster than with...
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### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 4 Wires 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 4 Wires 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3892)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
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### Part: USB Type A to Type C Cable
quantity: 1
Approx 1 meter / 3 ft long
[USB Type A to Type C Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
### Part: Stemma Connector
quantity: 1
STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-pin Cable
[Stemma Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4210)
### Part: Heat Shrink
quantity: 1
Heat Shrink Pack
[Heat Shrink](https://www.adafruit.com/product/344)
A power switch is optional since you can turn this on and off with your phone, but it's a nice feature to have. We have a USB-A power switch in the shop. If you prefer USB C, [here's the one I used from Amazon](https://a.co/d/6erNTG5).
### Part: USB Switch
quantity: 1
USB Cable with Switch
[USB Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620)
## Additional Materials
- White or light-colored fun fur -- you can find this at most fabric stores or [online](https://www.fashionfabricla.com/products/white-luxury-long-pile-shaggy-faux-fur-fabric) for around $25/yard.
- A piece of foam core for backing -- find this at the craft store
- Clear packing tape
- 1/2" Heat shrink
- A picture frame that's around 2" deep, or some scrap wood to make your own
- A USB cable for power
- Tools: Soldering iron & accessories, hot glue gun, heat gun, staple gun
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/monster-matrix-with-wled/wled-software-2.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2 - 8MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM
[Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2 - 8MB Flash + 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400)
One of our star Feathers is the [Adafruit HUZZAH32 ESP32 Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3405) - with the fabulous ESP32 WROOM module on there, it makes quick work of WiFi and Bluetooth® projects that take advantage of Espressifs most popular chipset. Recently we had...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5400)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5400/guides)
### Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - White 30 LED - Per Meter 5m
[Adafruit DotStar Digital LED Strip - White 30 LED - Per Meter 5m](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2238)
Move over NeoPixels, there's a new LED strip in town! These fancy new DotStar LED strips are a great upgrade for people who have loved and used NeoPixel strips for a few years but want something even better. DotStar LEDs use generic 2-wire SPI, so you can push data much faster than with...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2238)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2238/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 4 Wires 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 4 Wires 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3892)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3892)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3892/guides)
### STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-pin Cable - 100mm Long
[STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-pin Cable - 100mm Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4210)
This 4-wire cable is a little over 100mm / 4" long and fitted with JST-SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST-PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove.
Out of Stock
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### USB Cable with Switch
[USB Cable with Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620)
Add a power switch to any USB-powered project simply by plugging this between the USB power port and the USB cable. This is the most useful thing you never knew you needed! You'll want to pick up a bunch for your electronic projects.
Comes with a USB A socket on one end and a...
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### Heat Shrink Pack
[Heat Shrink Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/344)
Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics, it keeps your stuff all safe and kept together. Especially when wiring and soldering, use heat shrink to add mechanical strength to cables. We use this stuff all the time and having a zip-lock bag of all the possible sizes is super...
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### USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long
[USB Type A to Type C Cable - approx 1 meter / 3 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4474)
As technology changes and adapts, so does Adafruit. This **USB Type A to Type C** cable will help you with the transition to USB C, even if you're still totin' around a USB Type A hub, computer or laptop.
USB C is the latest industry-standard connector for...
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## Related Guides
- [Adafruit ESP32 Feather V2](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-esp32-feather-v2.md)
- [How To Install Drivers for WCH CH34X / CH340 / CH341 / CH342 / CH343 / CH344 / CH346 / CH347 / CH9101 / CH9102 / CH9103 / CH9104 / CH9111 / CH9114 / CH9143 USB to Serial Chips](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-install-drivers-for-wch-usb-to-serial-chips-ch9102f-ch9102.md)
- [Garden Path Lights with WLED and a Sunset Timer](https://learn.adafruit.com/garden-path-lights-with-sunset-timer.md)
- [CircuitPython on ESP32 Quick Start](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-with-esp32-quick-start.md)
- [Using Piezo Buzzers with WipperSnapper](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-piezo-buzzers-with-wippersnapper.md)
- [Pixie CyberWig - A Wearable WiFi LED Visualization ](https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-pixie-cyberwig-wearable-visualization.md)
- [No-Code Battery Monitoring with WipperSnapper](https://learn.adafruit.com/no-code-battery-monitoring-with-wippersnapper.md)
- [LED Festival Coat with Mapping and WLED ](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-festival-coat-with-mapping-and-wled.md)
- [WiFi Jellyfish Lantern with WLED](https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-jellyfish-lantern-with-wled.md)
- [Holiday Lights: Easy DIY Christmas Wreath & Garland with WLED](https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-garland-decor-app-control-with-no-coding.md)
- [CircuitPython Web Workflow Code Editor Quick Start](https://learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-with-web-workflow-using-the-code-editor.md)
- [No-Code DS18B20 Temperature Sensor with WipperSnapper](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-ds18b20-temperature-sensor-with-wippersnapper.md)
- [Introducing Adafruit Feather](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather.md)
- [Adafruit Class Library for Windows IoT Core](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-class-library-for-windows-iot-core.md)
- [LED Campfire](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-campfire.md)