 
 #define ANALOG_COLOR_PIN A0  
 #define ANALOG_BRIGHTNESS_PIN A1  
-#define SWIPE_WAIT 50
+// how fast the wipe is when changing colors
+#define SWIPE_WAIT 0
 
 // Parameter 1 = number of pixels in strip
 // Parameter 2 = Arduino pin number (most are valid)

// and minimize distance between Arduino and first pixel.  Avoid connecting
// on a live circuit...if you must, connect GND first.

byte sensorValue = 0;        // value read from the pot
float brightnessValue = 1.0;   // value read from the pot
// end neopixel

// clock settings
int hr = 0;
int min = 0;
int sec = 0;

uint32_t secColor = 0;
uint32_t minColor = 0;

      sensorValue = newSensorValue;
      updateNeo = true;
  }

  float newSensorBrightness = map(analogRead(ANALOG_BRIGHTNESS_PIN), 0, 1023, 0, 255);
  if (  brightnessValue != newSensorBrightness )
  {
      updateNeo = true;
