(Part 2) Best rope lights according to redditors

One of these: Hue Starter pack (That's a good sale price btw)

One of these: Hue Bloom

This is the strip in the shelf: Luminoodle

This is the strip behind the TV: Generic LED strip

Lamp on the desk I got at IKEA, Lamp next to the PC I think is an IKEA lamp but I found it at a thrift store for $10, and the other floor lamp is just from Target or something.

I don't know if y'all are interested, but these are all the different lights I have going
Black Light LED Strip:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R3T8RVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Audio Reactive RGB LED Strip:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8215J4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ocean Wave Light Projector:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073R88RYK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

"Disco Ball" Light Bulb:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019XFA48U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

RGB Fairy Lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G43VJ21/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I'm planning to get some glow in the dark stars (same ones you had in your room as a kid), and maybe I'll make some decorations using bottles filled with tonic water
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_water

[LED strip](HKBAYI 5M 16.4F 5V WS2801 addressable RGB LED magic dream color Strip light 32Leds/M 160led non-Waterproof music strip light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JY2P672/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ov2xCbBXNXYYG)

[Controller](ALITOVE WS2812B WS2811 WS2801 LED WiFi Controller, iOS Android App Wireless Remote Control DC 5V~24V SP108E for SK6812 SK6812-RGBW WS2812 WS2813 WS2815 AL2815 Digital Addressable RGB LED Pixels Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDB6JHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ly2xCb7BWWSXT)

what do you all think of this led light strip? I want something that can work as a music visualizer and some programmed light modes.

Get this instead... it's cheaper, and certain to be the right LEDs. 5M 5630 300Led SMD Warm White Waterproof

Music LED Strip Lights 6.6FT/2M 5V USB Powered Light Strip 5050 RGB Light Color Changing with Music IP65 Waterproof LED String Lights Kit with IR Controller by DotStone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZLHYB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_26zDAbSPC8BH5



Honestly - the music part is pretty lame

It was cheap but I needed a lot of it to go around the huge desk.

ELlight Bluetooth Dream Color LED... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9XHYVB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

First, congratulations on the set up, sounds very cool.

I've never built with that particular Thermaltake case, but from my understanding the 3 fans it comes with have a proprietary cable that plug into a special controller. Basically, most normal case fans have a 3or 4-pin cable that plugs into a corresponding fan header on the motherboard, and the motherboard is then able to control the fans (Asus's AI suite in your situation). RGB lighting is a separate 3 or 4-pin cable that plugs into special RGB headers on the motherboard too.

The fans that come with that Thermaltake case have both power and RGB combined into one proprietary 5-pin cable. This only plugs into the built-in fan/RGB controller in the case. I don't think it will plug into anything else, such as a motherboard. So the controller (and by extension the ThermalTake case) control both fan speed and RGB lighting, and the case comes with 3 fans you can add to it (you can purchase more if you want, the controller can support 8 fans I believe).

So unfortunately, If you want to control the fans and RGB lighting through the motherboard you will need to get different fans, the ones that come with the ThermalTake case can only be controlled by the built-in controller. I feel for you, the Thermaltake fans look great, and I actually purchased their Floe Riing CPU cooler but ended up returning it because it was incompatible with Asus Aura Sync. But yes, unfortunately if you're interested in RGB fans controlled by your motherboard your going to have to purchase them separately (and make sure they're compatible with Aura Sync).

Regarding addressable RGB strips, your motherboard comes with 2 non-addressable and 2 addressable headers, I believe. Any non-addressable or addressable strip will work, just make sure you have the proper adapter to match your motherboard. For example, the 3-pin addressable header on your motherboard could work with Cablemod's addressable RGB strip because the strip with comes with an adapter for Asus motherboards. Your motherboard might also come with an adapter as well. Most RGB strips marketed towards PC builders will come with an adapter, but if you get it from somewhere like Amazon you need to double check and make sure.

For example, I saved some money buying these Chinly RGB strips. These are generic addressable strips that could be used in any lighting system. Since I had an adapter already (came with my Asus Z370 motherboard) I didn't need anything else. This was also half the price of a Cablemod strip.

Anyways, hope that helps, good luck!

Sure, I've got three of those and just bought two more strips - this one from Amazon is cheap and works well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQHQJ5C/

Also, the pinout on the GLEDOPTO controller is f'd up and printed wrong, see the last image in my post for the proper wiring order to get it to show up with the proper colors in Hue.

https://imgur.com/a/ZZ7i4Z9

Any of them, in that price range, they're all probably made in the same chinese warehouse tbh.

This is highly rated, and you can use a smartphone, or alexa.

https://smile.amazon.com/Nexlux-Controlled-Wireless-Waterproof-Smartphone/dp/B072FJ1WD9/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1517678373&sr=8-6&keywords=app+controlled+led+strip

check out this post on coloradofans.

I bought these lights off amazon and these connectors.

If you remove the left tail light there is a wire pigtail there where the OEM bed lights connect to. It is already prewired to the bed light button in the dash. I extended the wiring all the way to the front of the bed and then spliced in two of the connectors (one for left rail one for right rail).

I cut the LED strip in half and wired one on either side. I used Gorrilla double stick mounting tape to mount up under the bed rails.

All in all it took about 2-3 hours.

You didn't specify how big you wanted, but may I suggest "Addressable LEDs"?
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/the-magic-of-neopixels
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You will need to be able to solder wires.
Here is a 1 meter length strip, 12mm wide is ~ 1/2 inch,
6.9mm is ~ 0.27 inch between centers
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61oiR3Lo5rL._SL1000_.jpg
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Here's a closeup of all the details:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Nxr4h0WHL._SL1000_.jpg
adhesive to mount the strip
when you want a short piece to fit, you cut to length and then rejoin with 3 wires.
See the 3 colored pads? See the Arrows?

Software? look at "Adafruit_NeoPixel" library, there are several examples
Here is an incomplete example of filling a whole string
// Fill the dots one after the other with a color
void colorWipe(uint32_t c, uint8_t wait) {
for(uint16_t i=0; i<strip.numPixels(); i++) {
strip.setPixelColor(i, c);
strip.show();
delay(wait);
}
}
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$22 144 pixels, Not Waterproof Black flexible PCB
https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-Individually-Addressable-Programmable-Waterproof/dp/B019DYZNO6/
$21 for power to the strip
https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-Adapter-Converter-Charger-5-5x2-1mm/dp/B01M0KLECZ/

This is a really freaking cool idea. It seems like something Tony Stark would have in his house. I have no tips on implementing it at all.

These are the LED strips we used for our liquor cabinet. No complaints so far, and quite a bit cheaper than the one's you're looking at.

Thanks!

The backlight on my desk is this led strip.

The colors on the side are these bulbs in two of these beside my desk.

[WS2812B Addressable LED Strip] (https://www.amazon.com/CHINLY-300leds-Individually-Addressable-Non-Waterproof/dp/B01LSF4QDM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543544634&sr=8-3&keywords=ws8212b%2Bled&th=1) + [3 pin cable flat end + latched end 30cm] (https://www.amazon.com/J-Cloud-cable-flat-latched-10pcs/dp/B01DWOBRMA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543544754&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=J-Cloud+3+pin+cable+flat+end+%2B+latched+end+30cm+%2810Pc%29)

So... $9.99 + $4.90 = $14.89

For how to set it up, read this post on the Corsair forums: [HERE] (http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=907769)

Then download a program called SIV (system information viewer) [HERE] (http://rh-software.com/) to control the led strips & rgb fans.

I quit using LINK almost a year ago. SIV has all the same effects without all the resource hogging/frustration of LINK & iCUE.

[THIS] (https://youtu.be/owwpq7ENzo8) is what the strip looks like.(Rainbow wave)

The AMD logo in the front has one of those Phanteks strips behind it.

TV LED Light Strip JACKYLED 6.6Ft 60Leds LED TV Backlight Strip USB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XBXQLX9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-WgAzb9GAMT1G

I got for like $8 on a flash sale.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07M9XHYVB/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depends on the lighting set up you have. We have a four light ceiling fan with standard size sockets.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JYG7CH/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_FQYYDbNASFWHN

One of those.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lighting-Light-Bulbs/Black-Light/N-5yc1vZbmbuZ1z0vxhr

One of those.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P4TYVK/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_2YYYDb5VF2GRE

Two of those.

Really wish I could talk to someone about:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D7RKJYS/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_j81YDbF0B5PB8

These are great when rolling but really F* with the photography.Are great for the eye wiggles, though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07333C2WR/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_ua2YDb3PR9HJZ

Hope that helps with at least providing a starting point.

-PLUR~R

NEW 2018 LED Strip Lights Kit Non-waterproof– 32.8ft (10M) 600 LEDs SMD 3528 RGB Light with 44 Key Remote Controller, Extra Adhesive Tape, Flexible Changing Multi-Color Lighting Strips for TV, Room https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756FPJWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6sswCbDPHEYD8

Here's a list to get you going (Obviously do your own due diligence and get better products if you have the money like better soundbar)

1. LED Light Strip ($27)
   
2. Wyze Cam ($20)
   
3. Sound Bar ($43)
   
   What do you mean by smart desk? What features do you want?

The Leds behind the desk I purchased from Amazon. Topled Light® LED TV Backlight... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DJ8VCB0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The case LEDs are from Phanteks and sync with the case Phanteks Multi-Color LED Strips 1... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0R2OTG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQHQJ5C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They're RGBW with 60 led's per meter. They're powered/controlled with
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075YS3THJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$25 USD total and I still have about 2 meters left.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XBXQLX9/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Most of the people use these. They also have ones that come with a power adapter and dimmer switch on ebay as well. Get the warm white water proof ones.

LED strip (12V, 60 LEDs/m, 5050 LEDs) is darn cheap, fairly bright, and all over the internet. Here's 5m of white on Amazon. If that's not bright enough, you can get higher lumen LED arrays that run on 12V.

You could use some little toggle switches or maybe rocker switches.

I would love to know this as well. Maybe these?

https://hackernoon.com/the-best-tv-experience-philips-ambilight-clone-f164e392266a

Something like this is your best bet.

If your not good with soldering you can use something like this.

Dont worry if the label on the connector is wrong, copper is copper.

I get my Led strips from alitove on amazon. They sell different pixel density.

Any 5v power supply(once again alitove) will be sufficient, I recommend a 10a one. You can use it to run your RPI and your leds. The hdmi switcher and hdmi to rca can run off your tv power if your tv has usb plugs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FJ1WD9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0n7eAbRWKB241

idk if they work with google home, i feel like they wont tbh. the app and alexa setup is a little tricky but once set up it works great and i highly recommend

Awesome find, I’m a fan!

Do you know if the blue wire coming in was meant to be plugged into the wall, or to be attached to the other lights somehow? It looks like an AC connection (because of the chassis ground) but I don’t see anyplace for AC-DC conversion. Do you see any sort of module between the grey and the start of the LEDs, or is it just connected directly?

It’s tough to tell what exactly is going on inside the white packaging that says “SloanLED” but my guess is they just take 12V DC. If you can hunt down some specifications on that then that would be best, but if it were me I would honestly just start by seeing if it works by putting 12V right across the white wires (check the fine print on your laptop power supply, or any sort of “wall wart” that plugs into the wall and has a barrel jack on the other end to see if it has 12V).

Orrrrrrr if you don’t feel like guess and check is your game, skip it and just buy some of these to replace the existing LEDs:)

JOYLIT Flexible LED Strip Lights DC 24V White 6000-6500K No-Waterproof 6500K Super Bright 300 Units 5050 LED Tape Lights 5m https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073QNMS5J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g9XrDbXPV5RTQ

I meant 'we' as a community :)

Here is a good link for the 5630s: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5N3U8Q/. That is 13 bucks and has the 5 meters of LEDs, you also need a 5A 12v supply to power them.

just cop these
[LEDs] (https://www.amazon.com/Boomile-Waterproof-Changing-Flexible-Controller/dp/B076ZK6PFL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1520290489&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=led+lights&psc=1)

First of all, Dank ass coffee man im actaully drinking some right now. second, more light. id get 2 Y splitters for the sockets and add 2 more lights. or better yet These this should add a bit more penetration for a bushier plant. next would be top it at least once, and LST that puppy. drill some holes around the top edge of your bucket about every inch and get some plant training wire.
my question for you is, what nutes and soil are you using? all and all looks frosty!

I got them from Amazon, the brand is JOYLIT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QNMS5J

They're dirt cheap (eight dollars for 16 feet) and super easy to work with. Just cut the length you need (in multiples of 6 LEDs) and solder wires to the pads, then put 24V across it. No need for resistors or anything else.

Looks cool. How would you recommend powering this one?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZLHYB2/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1TKJ58FB1MIIY

I've had them for over a year and they still work luckily.

RBG Backlight

Boomile. Here's a link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074PQQ43Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Little bit more pricey but better for appearance. LED Strips for inside the case: https://www.amazon.com/Boomile-Backlight-Lighting-Accessories-Monitors/dp/B074PQQ43Q PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Athlon X4 880K 4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $82.77 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master - Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $16.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | Asus - A68HM-Plus Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard |-
Memory | Patriot - Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory | $50.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $86.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Asus - Radeon RX 580 4GB Dual Video Card | $183.99 @ Amazon
Case | Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $36.42 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $75.93 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $565.98
| Mail-in rebates | -$32.00
| Total | $533.98
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-17 12:24 EDT-0400 |

I have not used those specific ones (I looked at the specs, should be fine), but yes, $18 for 5 is a very good deal!

As far as LED strip those are the ones I got:

30 LED / METER:

https://www.amazon.com/Aclorol-Individually-Addressable-Programmable-Non-Waterproof/dp/B07BGSZLGX/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2ANNEXM84Q95&keywords=ws2812b+led+strip&qid=1563212133&s=hi&sprefix=ws2812%2Ctools%2C144&sr=1-6

60 LED / METER

https://www.amazon.com/Aclorol-Individually-Addressable-Programmable-Non-waterproof/dp/B07BH37JGC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=36ERKIO6X2IRZ&keywords=ws2812b+led+strip+60%2Fm&qid=1563212170&s=hi&sprefix=ws2812b+led+strip+60%2Ctools%2C141&sr=1-4

(you do not always need 60 LEDs per meter!!)

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Power Adapters:

4A:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4HYWAM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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2A:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777HWN87/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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And to keep it all clean:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNR1ZVL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I pulled all those from my Amazon orders! Hope it helps.

Goddamn that's way too fucking many lights. 16.4 feet?

You want something like this set. These are designed for TV sets.

Thank you for that! So just to confirm as a sample strip THIS would work right?

https://www.amazon.com/Boomile-Waterproof-Changing-Flexible-Controller/dp/B076ZK6PFL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523373910&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=rgb+led+strip&psc=1&smid=A1Q6YJMPWP41EA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PQQ43Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Does it have to be portable or battery powered or even stick shaped? Could you just use the IKEA Tradfri E27 RGB globes? All you need is the remote to get them up and going, no gateway required.

Otherwise I'd make something myself, its fairly trivial to do using WS2812 strips, they can be ordered in quite dense LED counts, the highest is 144 per metre so buying 1 meter and cutting it in half then mounting it to an aluminium square section or even a piece of wood, run it with an ESP8266 module like a Wemos Mini D1 using either custom firmware or ESPHome/ESPEasy/Tasmota/ESPurna, this would allow control from various home automation products or web interfaces...

Hi. I have a question about tape. I recently moved into student housing so all of my furniture was provided for me, but I can't damage it. What I want to do is mount an RGB Strip (like this) to the sides of my head board to add some flair to my bedroom. Is there a double sided tape out there that will last a decent time, and not damage the headboard when the strip comes off?

https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-AC-HUEPS-M1-Hue-Advanced-Lighting/dp/B018YZ0H1O/?tag=georiot-pcg-20&ascsubtag=pcg-285341811-20

The Hue+ is a great choice for adding lighting. If your mobo has an RGB(W) header, the following are also good add ons.

https://www.amazon.com/LEDENET-Bright-Lights-300LEDs-Ribbon/dp/B00HBMN4YO

https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-Non-waterproof-Flexible-Lighting-Multi-colored/dp/B00KQHQJ5C

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4RE5046643&cm_re=phanteks_rgb-_-11-984-008-_-Product

Yep. Right here!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756FPJWC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Some kind of seating with a back would be nice for when your friends want to just plop down (or even yourself). You might be able to score a nice couch or a few comfy chairs from Goodbye, Goodbuy for really cheap! Be sure to visit that and see what kind of pickings they have!

Those LED light strips are a great way to add some more light. In the past I've just taped those light strips on the wall - It's an easy way to add a TON of lighting to your room. This is what I had: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZKF2ZO/
It was long enough for me to completely run one side of the room with LEDs. Plus, they have two different LED's on the same strip - one that's just plain white, and the other that's RGB.

Why are all of these options only single color at a time? I'm a fan of individually addressable pixels such as WS2812B strips. I have a strip under my kitchen cabinets that can do awesome animations similar to what you see on houses at Christmas time!

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Right now I'm using an esp8266 flashed with a wifi server. I then use HA to send REST commands to the controller to do cool things like animated color cycles etc.

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That said, this setup was a bit more complex than I'd like. I've been looking over some wifi WS2812B controllers such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-Controller-Wireless-SK6812-RGBW-Addressable/dp/B07DDB6JHJ?keywords=ws2812b+controller+wifi&qid=1539281210&sr=8-5&ref=sr_1_5

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That said, since I already have my ESP8266 working fine, I may just stick with what I have.

I found this thingie on Amazon. Good? Bad?

https://www.amazon.com/Nexlux-Wireless-Controlled-300leds-Non-Waterproof/dp/B07333C2WR/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07333C2WR&pd_rd_r=f55e4f31-f264-11e8-bf9b-571f7e12ada0&pd_rd_w=5nhsf&pd_rd_wg=XtSEi&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=ZN0RYV3N8MPQ94ZBE6BJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=ZN0RYV3N8MPQ94ZBE6BJ

Not sure of the question actually?

Most strips you can cut and rewire. I'm guessing RGB will be 4 wires. Wherever you get the strip, they should also sell split connectors, and flat 4 wire cables.

Unless you are asking who sells Echo compatible strips?
Google and Amazon helps with that.

Follow up: is this everything in one? Any reason not to go with a kit approach?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZKF2ZO/ref=psdc_15704861_t2_B00K6ZJVP4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DJ8VCB0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TJHlzbPQZKH1N

I used WS2812B 60 LED/m strips and a ViVi Controller powered via a USB charger in the center console cigarette port.

Needs these http://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-TM-Waterproof-Flexible-Lighting/dp/B00DTOAVYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417558575&sr=8-2&keywords=flashing+led+strip