This is what I used to set all my WLED's up.
HiLetgo 3pcs ESP8266
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081CSJV2V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_hR5zFb9T6JRQ4
WS2812B Addressable LED Strip Lights 5V 60 LEDs/Pixels/M
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHK4LNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_qU5zFbA8KPKJF
ALITOVE 5V 20A 100W AC to DC Power Supply
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XK2DDW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_eV5zFb7NNX0GY
EDGELEC 120pcs Breadboard Jumper Wires
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD2BWPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_kW5zFbD0ND9Q1
Assuming you can buy from amazon bad are in the states, this will work for boards, 3 pack for $14 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081CSJV2V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_2TY0GX5GFW84CSZXZJZ2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You'll also want some breadboard / protoboard and jumpers to set everything up. I would highly recommend solid jumper wires versus the dupont ones. They are much cleaner and easier to work with in my opinion. Also an Arduino strated kit may or may not have protoboarf and jumpers, but it should have some basic stuff like resistors, push buttons, single LEDs, and other stuff like that which is useful in the long run.
If you're doing just a few less (under 50 addressable LEDs) then you can get away running power through the esp board and using a 5v wall charger and usb cable assuming the charger is a couple amp output.
Hey here are the 2 main components of the project.
This is the female adapter for the coaxial and the other link below is the board.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091Z4LC2F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
As of right now, they are just on a breadboard but in general, I guess I would like to know what resource I can use when design in these circumstance.