What controller is recommended for 3 16.4 reels? Any specific installation caveats/pointers?

This controller is fine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088LZC1MJ?ref=myi_title_dp , I also want to know the install details so that I can give you more advice . Please contact support@btf-lighting.com Best regards BTF-LIGHTING

Are these indoor only? ip67 is waterproof and should be suitable outdoors. tech details says "indoor use only".

They are fine outdoors, but will suffer UV damage to its silicone based covering, which will cloud and yellow. I have been using these outdoors in my display for about 9 months and have had only a few problems with water infiltration at ends where I have soldered wires and connectors.

How can I tell if I need the additional voltage wires? My Strip is about 11.5 Feet long (3.5Meters)

It depends on what kind of power supply you are using and how many amps/watts it can handle. I am using a 600w PC ATX PSU that has power to spare, but I could understand how a cell phone charger may struggle to keep 2 strings happy. I found out that not all controllers are the same. One controller I used only provided enough "data" to light up 100 or so LEDs(100+ different settings). The last six inches of the strip wouldn't light up, yet another simpler controller(maybe a dozen settings) lit up the entire string. I was unable to "daisy chain" one string after another(series wiring), but I WAS able to string individual strips via parallel wired thru a multi strip hub controller built to power 10 strips. My answer is trial and error. Plug it in and find out.

What gauge of wire do I need for power if I plan to run a parallel power line for injecting between each of 5 strings of 5 meters each

Hello , you can use 16AWG or 18AWG wire . BTW you control 5 led strip in parallel , you can use this SP901E singal amplifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RDKRW5T?ref=myi_title_dp anyother question, please contact us support@btf-lighting.com Best regards BTF-LIGHTING

Color	Black Ip65
Brand	BTF-LIGHTING
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Special Feature	Cuttable, DC5V, DIY Project, Individually Addressable, Support Lots of Controllers
Light Source Type	LED
Power Source	DC
Light Color	Multicolor
Theme	Indoor Lighting
Occasion	Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Style	Modern
Material	FPCB
Controller Type	Voice Control
Number of Light Sources	150
Voltage	5 Volts
Wattage	45 watts
Included Components	3 PIN male connector
Item Weight	0.05 Kilograms
Number of Items	1
Control Method	App
UPC	682601002210
Global Trade Identification Number	68260100221000
Item Length	16.4 Feet
Manufacturer	BTF-LIGHTING Technology Co., Limited
Part Number	WS2812B5M30LB65E
Item Weight	1.76 ounces
Item model number	WS2812B5M30LB65E
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Shape	LED Strip
Specific Uses	Indoor use only
Special Features	Cuttable, DC5V, DIY Project, Individually Addressable, Support Lots of Controllers
Shade Material	No
Light Direction	DC5V Power Supply+Controller
Switch Style	Controller
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Wattage	45 Watts

BTF-LIGHTING WS2812B RGB ECO LED Strip, Chasing Effects 5050SMD Individually Addressable 16.4FT 30Pixels/m 150Pixels Flexible Dream Color IP65 for Bedroom DIY Projects DC5V(No Adapter or Controller)

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