ESP-01S ESP8266 control a big size - led cube 8x24x8. It can perform many beautiful effects with smooth transistion because ESP-01S ESP8266 has 1MB Flash Memory, fast CPU speed 80/160 MHz and WIFI connectivity.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbvc-PeKj2w
Instructables link: https://www.instructables.com/id/8x24x8-RED-GREEN-BLUE-LED-CUBE/