Well, since I've to wait for sometime before getting the boards, I decided to test out a few lighting patterns and the corresponding logic needed to run them. I've used 8 leds and a PIC controller to test out my patterns...I'll port the code to the arduino once I get the board. Even though I am showing eight LEDs, these actually represent the eight bulbs which will be driven by the arduino.... Phase control is a later part which I'll try to incorporate sooner...
I've embedded a link below from my first experiment
I need start out with the phase control and led strips .... Meanwhile I am fiddling with the RGB strips, audio and the Wi-fi.....I'll post the updates and details sooner.......... C U again ..................