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
Best Sellers Rank	6,608 in Lighting ( See Top 100 in Lighting ) 353 in LED Strips
Brand Name	BTF-LIGHTING
Bulb Base	GY4
Bulb Shape Size	F10
Colour	Black Pcb Ip65
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Control Method	App
Controller Type	App Control
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (155)
Fixture Features	Waterproof
Form Factor	Strip Lights
Included Components	1m WS2812B LED strip, 3-pin JST-SM connectors on both ends
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor, Outdoor
Item Dimensions	15 x 10 x 1.5 centimetres
Item Length	1 Metres
Item Type Name	Indoor Lighting
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Light Color	Black, Gold
Manufacturer	BTF-LIGHTING
Manufacturer Part Number	WS2812B1M144LB65
Material	Plastic
Model Number	WS2812B1M144LB65
Number of Batteries	10 A batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Lights	144
Occasion	Christmas, Wedding
Power and Plug Description	Corded Electric
Product Style	Modern
Seasons	Christmas
Theme	Horror, Space
Type of Bulb	LED
UPC	602938067690
Unit Count	1.0 count
Voltage	5 Volts
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Wattage	45 watts
Wireless Communication Technology	Radio Frequency
hanging_pattern_layout	Linear

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