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	B01CDTEJBG
Brand	BTF-LIGHTING
Colour	black
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth
Control Method	Remote
Controller Type	Button Control
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,157)
Item Dimensions	12 x 10 x 1.5 Centimeters
Item Weight	0.13 Kilograms
Light Color	Black
Light Source Type	LED
Manufacturer Part Number	WS2812B5M30LB30
Model number	WS2812B5M60LB30
Number of Batteries	20 A batteries required.
Number of Lights	300
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Features	Waterproof
Product Style	Modern
Theme	Christmas, Indoor
UPC	602938067805 682601002296
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	5 Volts
Wattage	45.00

BTF-LIGHTING WS2812b 5m 60leds/pixels/m Flexible Black PCB Individually Addressable Led Strip Dream Color Non-waterproof DC5V 16.4ft

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