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What about WS2811/WS2812 LED strips and an arduino to convert the signals from 3 to 1 for the led strip? Electronics would be simple and could be programmed with color and alternate effects. LED strip is cheap and comes in many different density/meter and casings. You could probably pull the old lights out of the original rope and fish a LED strip through it.
Quoted from Pahuffman:This goes way over my head. I have pretty much zero coding experience, although I understand the basics. I'm looking for an everyday-man solution.
Not as bad as you would think. Check out this website that already has examples written with many of the patterns required already there. Adapt code for your specific situation. Total of 3 inputs, 1 output, power for controller and leds. The example videos might change your mind.
https://www.tweaking4all.com/hardware/arduino/adruino-led-strip-effects/#LEDStripEffectTheatreChase
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