I did not realize the store had a DMX dongle PCB available to ship to Canada .... purchased one of those. I am not looking for a DMX dongle any more.
BUT, I am just starting out on the lighting path for real, and am looking for a few bits to play with for this Xmas for a modest display - along those lines, I would probablyu take a hard look at almost any LED driver stuff.
In particular, I am looking for an Lynx MR16 board to play with, just the CCT Board, as I have loads of electronics assembly experience and want to DIY this stuff as much as possible.