Question 1

I want to run the led around the whole room,  so i need about 65ft, i want it to have a chasing pattern,  what do i do,  what parts do i need to buy?

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First thing I would do is calculate how many LEDs are in your 65 feet length and multiple that number by .06 to establish the maximum current required for your power source.
Next do you want to program the lights yourself or do you want pre written selectable patterns?
Programmable is hardest method and I have no experience with any of them.
Selectable patterns are usually written with a couple of hundred patterns to choose from.
I've had great success withhttps://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07FDW1VZB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_WJZCRHYWHS60F9Q7377T
Your power supply can be from five (5) volts to twenty four (24) volts and there will not be a need to buy a separate power supply for your lights and controller.
Best of luck on your project.

Question 2

What are the 2 loose wires for? Are they just a secondary conection for power?

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From a google search I found this image( https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J4995.1200.jpg ) which shows the Arduino using signal and ground on the 3-wire connector and external power supply connected to the two "loose wires".
So I would think that for a short section/small number of LEDs it could be powered directly from the 3-wire connections. But if a long string of LEDs is going to be used, lots of current/power is needed and connecting to a beefy power supply would be requires so the loose wires can be used for that.

Question 3

I want to run 4 -16.4 feet strips together , can i use the bluetooth sp611e sync music controller instead of the sp601e controller ????

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there are two output , each output port can control max 600LED

Question 4

I bought a ws2812 led strip but what else do i need to use it?

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At the very least you need a +5V DC power supply and a data signal. That could be from a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino. There are tons of tutorials on the web on how to drive a WS2812.

ASIN	B01CDTE6Y6
Additional Features	Cuttable, DC5V, DIY Project, Individually Addressable, Support Lots of Controllers
Brand Name	BTF-LIGHTING
Bulb Base	GY4
Bulb Shape Size	F10
Color	Black Pcb Ip65
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	app
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (542)
Form Factor	strip
Included Components	3 PIN male connector
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Item Dimensions	15 x 10 x 1.5 centimeters
Item Length	1 Meters
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Light Color	White
Light Source Type	LED
Manufacturer	BTF-LIGHTING
Manufacturer Part Number	WS2812B1M144LB65
Material Type	FPCB
Model Number	WS2812B1M144LB65
Number of Batteries	10 A batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Light Sources	144
Occasion	Christmas, Wedding
Power Source	DC5V Power supply
Product Style	Modern
Seasons	winter, Christmas, summer
Theme	Music
UPC	602938067690
Unit Count	3.3 Feet
Voltage	5 Volts
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Wattage	45 watts
Wireless Communication Technology	Wi-Fi

WS2812B RGB 5050SMD Individual Addressable 3.3FT 144(2X72) Pixels/m Flexible Black PCB Full Color Pixel Strip Dream Color IP65 Waterproof for LED Screen, Wall, DC5V

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