Each string of lights requires a controller. If we limit the discussion to "pixel control" then that controller is known as a "Smart String Controller". It can control various type of strings at a pixel level. All are 12v and available through Ray Wu using his store.
Smart String Controllers use a hub to distribute power, and also distribute the control data. There a couple options, but the "PixelNet 16 Port Active Hub" is most commonly used, and it also allows scalability, and conversion to DMX for non-pixel devices.
The hub needs power, usually a computer power supply for cheap availability to 12v power.
Finally you need the dongle to connect to the computer. You can use USB dongle to do this for you, but EtherDongle will do it over ethernet connections, and it also uses the e1.31 transport to do this.
Your part list:
Computer (or other sequence scheduler... ie. a conductor)
EtherDongle
Smart String Active Hub
+ power supply
Smart String Controller (1 for each string)
+ string of pixels
FYI, Ray Wu has a number of compatible 12v strings... "smart string" of pixels connected with 3 wires, ribbon (flex strip), ribbon (rigid strip), square nodes, plastic nodes.
Links to video demos, manuals, parts, and string ordering info can be found here: You are not allowed to view links.
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