Hi thegdog
1.Please, review the following article for the basic connection and operation of our monitors.
https://www.stoneitech.com/application/application-note/user-guide-to-simple-connection-and-downloading-of-stone-tft-lcd-module. html
https://www.stoneitech.com/application/application-note/how-to-use-commands-to-communicate-with-the-stone-display.html
2. please check out the following article where we have done a demo project of controlling the LED strip with an STM32 controller. I think this project may be similar to your project.
https://www.stoneitech.com/application/civil-electronic/ws2812b-rgb-lamp-control-display-module.html