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See Erin St Blaine’s latest guide: Building a Sound Reactive LED Top Hat Using a 2d Matrix, Button Control, and WLED with Wifi Control. This is an interesting project with huge impact. No coding required: create animations using the easy-to-use WLED interface.

abstract:
– This guide provides instructions on how to use NeoPixel LEDs, PDM microphones, and momentary switches to build a sound-reactive LED top hat, no coding required.
– It covers wiring setup for the NeoPixel LED, PDM microphone and power supply, as well as top hat assembly with LED, microphone placement and button placement.

Adafruit products used:
– NeoPixel LEDs are used to create lighting effects on top hats. [NeoPixel LEDs](https://www.adafruit.com/category/168)
– QT Py microcontroller is used to control the LEDs and connect the components. [QT Py](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4600)
– PDM microphone breakout is used to make the LED sound responsive. [PDM Microphone Breakout](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4346)

For more information, see Sound Responsive LED High Hat

Video introduction: https://youtu.be/CaQMgR3nY4Y

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