{"product_id":"koshi-wled-board-esp32-smart-pixel-controller-pre-flashed-wled-made-in-india","title":"Koshi WLED LITE | 8-Output ESP32 Pixel Controller | Pre-Flashed WLED | Made in India","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoshi WLED LITE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professionally built, Made-in-India ESP32 controller pre-flashed with the world-famous open-source \u003cstrong\u003eWLED software\u003c\/strong\u003e. Control your pixel LEDs from your phone browser — 180+ effects, presets, segments and even Alexa\/Google voice control. 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