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	B01CDTEJR0
Additional Features	DIY Project, Dream color, Individually Addressable, Pure Gold Wire, WS2812B RGB IC
Best Sellers Rank	#17,867 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #178 in LED Strip Lights
Brand Name	BTF-LIGHTING
Color	Black Pcb Ip30
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	App Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,622)
Form Factor	Strip Lights
Included Components	1x WS2812 LED Strip Light
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Ingress Protection Code Rating	IP30
Item Dimensions	5.91 x 3.94 x 0.59 inches
Item Highlight	Pure Gold Wires Black PCB Individually Addressable 5050SMD for DIY Chasing Color Project,3M Tape(No Adapter or Controller)
Item Length	38.4 inches
Item Weight	0.05 kg
Light Color	Multicolor
Light Source Type	LED
Manufacturer	BTF-LIGHTING Technology Co., Limited
Manufacturer Part Number	WS2812B1M144LB30
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer.
Material Type	Silicone Rubber
Model Number	WS2812B1M144LB30
Number of Batteries	10 A batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Light Sources	144
Occasion	Christmas, Halloween, New Year
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Style	Modern
Theme	Indoor LED Strip Lighting
UPC	602938067683
Unit Count	3.2 Feet
Voltage	5 volts
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wattage	45 watts
hanging_pattern_layout	Linear

WS2812B IC RGB LED Strip,UL Listed,DC5V 3.28FT 144LED IP30

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