# Feedback

**URL:** https://wled.discourse.group/c/site-feedback/2.md

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## [About the Feedback category](https://wled.discourse.group/t/about-the-feedback-category/1)

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**Author:** [@system](https://wled.discourse.group/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0

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I am very happy about your feedback! What do you like? What could be improved?

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## [Amazing App control](https://wled.discourse.group/t/amazing-app-control/15363)

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**Author:** [@afanpaper](https://wled.discourse.group/u/afanpaper)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/amazing-app-control/15363 "2026-06-05T03:18:05Z")

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Im so happy fully for instalated this project

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## [More "efficient" DMX channel ArtNet DMX types](https://wled.discourse.group/t/more-efficient-dmx-channel-artnet-dmx-types/14914)

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**Author:** [@DJandKarayoke](https://wled.discourse.group/u/DJandKarayoke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:45am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/more-efficient-dmx-channel-artnet-dmx-types/14914 "2026-03-02T09:45:21Z")

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Tl;DR, can we create additional DMX types to control more LEDs with a limited number of DMX channels Context: I have a 66x9 2D matrix, almost 594 LEDs (some are “skipped” in the ledmap). I run soundswitch software which…

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## [Automatic brightness limiter ... should not be default](https://wled.discourse.group/t/automatic-brightness-limiter-should-not-be-default/14294)

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**Author:** [@nargetdev](https://wled.discourse.group/u/nargetdev)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/automatic-brightness-limiter-should-not-be-default/14294 "2025-04-01T04:26:16Z")

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release version v0.15 I just spent the better part of a day sniffing out what i thought was a voltage issue.. or maybe a chip issue (i haven’t used GS8206 or GS8208 much compared to WS2812..)… but as it turns out it was…

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## [Usermods without special binary](https://wled.discourse.group/t/usermods-without-special-binary/13769)

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**Author:** [@Doni49](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Doni49)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/usermods-without-special-binary/13769 "2025-01-02T18:38:43Z")

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It would be very helpful if usermods could be installed and used without needing a special binary.

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## [Some UI/Functionality suggestions](https://wled.discourse.group/t/some-ui-functionality-suggestions/13022)

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**Author:** [@LightStream](https://wled.discourse.group/u/LightStream)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/some-ui-functionality-suggestions/13022 "2024-10-20T20:52:51Z")

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In the Segments portion, It would be useful if segments could be grouped or selected as a designated group. For my uses, I designate up to 36 segments, half of which are used as a group. Having to uncheck 16 segments …

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## [Integration of DMX/ArtNet Pixel-Driving possible?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/integration-of-dmx-artnet-pixel-driving-possible/12773)

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**Author:** [@BLNFBR](https://wled.discourse.group/u/BLNFBR)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/integration-of-dmx-artnet-pixel-driving-possible/12773 "2024-09-24T06:30:03Z")

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Hi there, i have used WLED to build my own “LibertySticks”, most similar to the chauvet Freedom sticks. I’ve had already implemented a WS18… Strip with Controlling via WLAN and ArtNet. This is a easy way to get all th…

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## [WS2805 basesd Stripe work's well with WLED 15b5](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2805-basesd-stripe-works-well-with-wled-15b5/12736)

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**Author:** [@Superluminal](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Superluminal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:54am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2805-basesd-stripe-works-well-with-wled-15b5/12736 "2024-09-21T07:54:01Z")

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short rewiew: Stripes from BTF lightning with WS2805 works well with WLED version 15b5 “out of the box”. No color changes needed :+1: But levelshifter to 5V level are necessary :wink:

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## [Reporting Spam?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/reporting-spam/12656)

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**Author:** [@njh](https://wled.discourse.group/u/njh)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/reporting-spam/12656 "2024-09-14T23:57:30Z")

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This user seems to be posting spam: They are copying old messages and then changes the links in them. How are we supposed to report/stop them?

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## [For all the hacks needed on further esp8266 compability](https://wled.discourse.group/t/for-all-the-hacks-needed-on-further-esp8266-compability/12271)

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**Author:** [@valkoh](https://wled.discourse.group/u/valkoh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/for-all-the-hacks-needed-on-further-esp8266-compability/12271 "2024-07-20T19:35:30Z")

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I wouldnt mind if some of the features was not available. Like sound reactive is not needed there for a lot of us even as a possibility. Why not cut out the webserver gui for home assistant users? Do not force us to get …

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## [Timezones](https://wled.discourse.group/t/timezones/12265)

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**Author:** [@staqUUR](https://wled.discourse.group/u/staqUUR)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 5:09am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/timezones/12265 "2024-07-20T05:09:07Z")

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Hello. Firstly, thank you for an outstanding project. Now on to the complaints section :slight\_smile: . The only problem I have found is in the cumbersome timezone setting mechanism. Wouldn’t it be easier to enter some…

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## [Special characters in wifi password](https://wled.discourse.group/t/special-characters-in-wifi-password/11745)

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**Author:** [@Thornye](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Thornye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 11:48am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/special-characters-in-wifi-password/11745 "2024-04-30T11:48:53Z")

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Special characters are not allowed in WiFi password. Is this a bug or a feature? I can see a few people have had issues with this.

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## [Review of 50m WS2811](https://wled.discourse.group/t/review-of-50m-ws2811/11301)

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**Author:** [@ivanricsan](https://wled.discourse.group/u/ivanricsan)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/review-of-50m-ws2811/11301 "2024-03-26T20:38:25Z")

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Hello, I would like some opinion and peer review on the wiring and the overall feasibility of a project I have going on. It is quite a big project (50m of ws2811 LEDs). I have tried to be as detailed as possible on my…

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## [Excel sheet etc. with warnigs & recommendations to different bin-files](https://wled.discourse.group/t/excel-sheet-etc-with-warnigs-recommendations-to-different-bin-files/11131)

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**Author:** [@Superluminal](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Superluminal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/excel-sheet-etc-with-warnigs-recommendations-to-different-bin-files/11131 "2024-02-15T19:17:12Z")

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Is it possible to create a sheet (what good to find) with warnings and recommendations to the different bin files? For example: release V0.14.1 suggestion for serial pixels, not suggested for PWM A good place for this i…

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## [Compilation problem in the platformIO environment (FAQ extension?)](https://wled.discourse.group/t/compilation-problem-in-the-platformio-environment-faq-extension/9492)

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**Author:** [@NilsW122](https://wled.discourse.group/u/NilsW122)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/compilation-problem-in-the-platformio-environment-faq-extension/9492 "2023-10-15T10:30:53Z")

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After I had some problems to compile WLED by myself, I found the error. I wanted to compile wled with the ESP32 and it came constantly the following error “fatal error: soc/gpio\_reg.h: No such file or directory”. When i …

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## [Can you please put some color into the forum logo?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/can-you-please-put-some-color-into-the-forum-logo/9296)

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**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://wled.discourse.group/u/SteveMann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/can-you-please-put-some-color-into-the-forum-logo/9296 "2023-09-26T03:32:35Z")

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I don’t like the dark mode, but in the light mode your white forum logo is invisible: Dark mode: Light mode: Suggested:

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## [Label pre-release on GitHub as pre-release](https://wled.discourse.group/t/label-pre-release-on-github-as-pre-release/9257)

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**Author:** [@pattyland](https://wled.discourse.group/u/pattyland)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/label-pre-release-on-github-as-pre-release/9257 "2023-09-20T12:33:09Z")

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Hello and first of all thank you to all who have collaborated on this project! I think public beta testing is great, especially in open-source projects. My only small feedback would be that I would like it better if pre…

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## [I have a few feature requests that I think could be awesome!](https://wled.discourse.group/t/i-have-a-few-feature-requests-that-i-think-could-be-awesome/7443)

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**Author:** [@boaztheostrich](https://wled.discourse.group/u/boaztheostrich)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:21pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/i-have-a-few-feature-requests-that-i-think-could-be-awesome/7443 "2023-02-16T16:21:29Z")

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With the scrolling text in the new update I think that the method for changing the text could be improved, as well as the communication around how to edit the text. Additionally I think that the ability to change the ba…

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## [Awesome ESP app! Thank You ALL Very Much!](https://wled.discourse.group/t/awesome-esp-app-thank-you-all-very-much/4873)

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**Author:** [@Retired2021](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Retired2021)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/awesome-esp-app-thank-you-all-very-much/4873 "2023-01-04T01:29:38Z")

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Why did it take me so long to discover WLED!? This is amazing! I’ve been a FastLED user now for the past 5 years, teaching myself C & C++ programming along the way. Advanced math is not my strong suit so there was a l…

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## [WLED Brightness Limiter for each pin](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-brightness-limiter-for-each-pin/5820)

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**Author:** [@PK\_Cubed](https://wled.discourse.group/u/PK_Cubed)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-brightness-limiter-for-each-pin/5820 "2022-08-20T21:09:51Z")

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Hey! I use WLED for my house Christmas light show with ethernet esp32 modules, and it works great. I use the brightness limiter because I don’t need the full brightness and don’t want to have to wire everything for high …

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## [Ready to use wled tubes](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ready-to-use-wled-tubes/5822)

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**Author:** [@Nikitok1225](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Nikitok1225)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ready-to-use-wled-tubes/5822 "2022-08-17T19:41:47Z")

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Hey, guys!!! Check this out RGB LED Tube Lamp WIFI ArtNet or Standalone Battery Powered 4 ft | eBay Quality handmade light tubes, check description

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## [HUGE Range of Effects](https://wled.discourse.group/t/huge-range-of-effects/5579)

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**Author:** [@SANGER\_A2](https://wled.discourse.group/u/SANGER_A2)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/huge-range-of-effects/5579 "2022-06-30T20:14:13Z")

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I was blown away when I started using WS2812FX a year or two ago and I saw all the awesome effects. When I flashed your firmware recently, I was just amazed that you had loads more effects than that! Great work! Lovely i…

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## [My Compliments to the Developers!](https://wled.discourse.group/t/my-compliments-to-the-developers/3240)

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**Author:** [@W23300oo](https://wled.discourse.group/u/W23300oo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/my-compliments-to-the-developers/3240 "2022-01-26T09:45:37Z")

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I’m new to WLED. I found it accidentally while searching for ways to manage LED strips. All I can say is WOW, you’ve done a good job. No more RGB strips for me!

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## [Timer in multi\_relay](https://wled.discourse.group/t/timer-in-multi-relay/4710)

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**Author:** [@DarthWeber](https://wled.discourse.group/u/DarthWeber)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/timer-in-multi-relay/4710 "2022-01-17T16:08:05Z")

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Hi, is it possible to integrate a timer to the mult\_relay usermod to switch on the relays fpr a specific time (1s… several minmutes) ? Of course this could be done by MQTT or JSON - but this could be unsure in case of lo…

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## [Appreciated Christmas Background - Thank you](https://wled.discourse.group/t/appreciated-christmas-background-thank-you/4670)

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**Author:** [@jtomelevage](https://wled.discourse.group/u/jtomelevage)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 6:56am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/appreciated-christmas-background-thank-you/4670 "2022-01-13T06:56:31Z")

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I’m a new WLED user - maybe 6 m months now. Over the holidays I noticed that the WLED background changed to a Christmas “Santa” image and I just wanted to day thank you to whoever added that. WLED has been a fun and use…

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## [Random effects, colourschemes and intensity possible?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/random-effects-colourschemes-and-intensity-possible/4630)

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**Author:** [@Ejwind](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Ejwind)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 8:01am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/random-effects-colourschemes-and-intensity-possible/4630 "2022-01-08T08:01:25Z")

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Idea for WLED that I I looking for, maybe someone also too: Input: Have a selection of effects selection of colourschemes, Range of speed, and the other slider. Timer input and order range setting of the timer Outp…

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## [Missing GIF's in Segments section of kno.wled.ge?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/missing-gifs-in-segments-section-of-kno-wled-ge/4100)

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**Author:** [@divsys](https://wled.discourse.group/u/divsys)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/missing-gifs-in-segments-section-of-kno-wled-ge/4100 "2021-11-23T15:30:37Z")

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Is it just me or are the lovely example GIF’s missing from the Features-\>Segments-\>LED Output section in the docs? I see the sets in the Effects section, but the Segments section is blank. Tried both Firefox and Chrome…

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## [Akismet has temporarily hidden your post](https://wled.discourse.group/t/akismet-has-temporarily-hidden-your-post/3863)

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**Author:** [@IsThisRight](https://wled.discourse.group/u/IsThisRight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/akismet-has-temporarily-hidden-your-post/3863 "2021-10-28T22:15:59Z")

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Hi, I received an email stating that “Akismet has temporarily hidden your post” from a post I made 5 days ago (see below image with details). I did reply to it here in hopes to get it resolved but haven’t gotten a respo…

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## [Very Minor Website nit](https://wled.discourse.group/t/very-minor-website-nit/3691)

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**Author:** [@divsys](https://wled.discourse.group/u/divsys)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/very-minor-website-nit/3691 "2021-10-04T20:47:43Z")

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Just noticed a small typo in the Forum heading descriptions under Enhhancements: new WLED feautures or the We all know what you intended…

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## [WLED Live effect editor research](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-live-effect-editor-research/3486)

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**Author:** [@Aircoookie](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Aircoookie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 7:38am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-live-effect-editor-research/3486 "2021-09-04T07:38:07Z")

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Hey! As you may or may not know, I am currently working on my Bachelor’s thesis, and you can help! :slight\_smile: The topic is related to WLED and I am conducting some research to assess how much you would like a speci…

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