how to switch a data line on and off with a digital output "smallest possible"

Grumpy_Mike:
Then change the way the code works so you switch all the lines together. Their is no need to add any hardware to do this.

Well, only if slight delays are tolerable, or if KawasakiZx10r dares to delve into the complexities discussed here: https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=40528.0