Building an addressable LED strand with WS2801 (custom pcb)

Elcojacobs, thanks for the help but I have to get things moving with this project. I would still be interested to see the rgb led version you mentioned so update me.

KirAsh4, This is exactly the kind of thing I am after!
I don't have time to take a closer look at this tonight but I will take a look tomorrow, If you would be happy to help me tweak this to suit my purposes I would be more that happy to pay you for you time!
I had a look at the data sheet but I am honestly not that proficient in electronics so I was unable to figure it out, If you take me up on my offer I will explain in more detail what exactly I need.
Thanks

Jules