When I use LED strips, I always control them with WLED (https://kno.wled.ge/).
No matter if it is a lithophane lamp, a 3D font or something else. I like the possibilities that WLED gives me with a cheap ESP 8266.
The only thing that bothered me was finding a suitable case. I wanted something that I didn't always have to solder.

That's why I made one myself.
The lid of the enclosure has the WLED logo

Material List:

• ESP 8266: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06Y1LZLLY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
• DC Power Jack: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B093FTFZ8Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
• WAGO Connection : https://www.amazon.de/Wago-Verbindungsklemme-221-413-50-St%C3%BCck/dp/B00JB3U9CG?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
• Jumper Wire: https://www.amazon.de/AZDelivery-Jumper-Arduino-Raspberry-Breadboard/dp/B07KYHBVR7?ref_=ast_sto_dp
• 4x screws: 2,5 x 12 cm