Berry animation init_strip (#23745)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/aurora_borealis.be

@@ -50,8 +50,7 @@ import animation
 #strip length 60
 # Define aurora color palette
 # Auto-generated strip initialization (using Tasmota configuration)
-var strip = global.Leds()  # Get strip length from Tasmota configuration
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip()
 
 var aurora_colors_ = bytes("00000022" "40004400" "8000AA44" "C044AA88" "FF88FFAA")
 # Secondary purple palette

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/breathing_colors.be

@@ -52,8 +52,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Breathing Colors - Slow color breathing effect
 # Gentle pulsing through different colors
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define breathing colors
 var breathe_red_ = 0xFFFF0000
 var breathe_green_ = 0xFF00FF00

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/candy_cane.be

@@ -57,8 +57,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Candy Cane - Red and white stripes
 # Classic Christmas candy cane pattern
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define stripe colors
 var candy_red_ = 0xFFFF0000
 var candy_white_ = 0xFFFFFFFF

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/christmas_tree.be

@@ -71,8 +71,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Christmas Tree - Festive holiday colors
 # Green base with colorful ornaments and twinkling
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Green tree base
 var tree_green_ = 0xFF006600
 var tree_base_ = animation.solid(animation.global('tree_green_', 'tree_green'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/comet_chase.be

@@ -50,8 +50,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Comet Chase - Moving comet with trailing tail
 # Bright head with fading tail
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark blue background
 var space_blue_ = 0xFF000066  # Note: opaque 0xFF alpha channel is implicitly added
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('space_blue_', 'space_blue'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/disco_strobe.be

@@ -63,8 +63,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Disco Strobe - Fast colorful strobing
 # Rapid color changes with strobe effects
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define disco color palette
 var disco_colors_ = bytes("00FF0000" "2AFF8000" "55FFFF00" "8000FF00" "AA0000FF" "D58000FF" "FFFF00FF")
 # Fast color cycling base

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/fire_flicker.be

@@ -43,8 +43,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Fire Flicker - Realistic fire simulation
 # Warm colors with random flickering intensity
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define fire palette from black to yellow
 var fire_colors_ = bytes("00000000" "40800000" "80FF0000" "C0FF4500" "FFFFFF00")
 # Create base fire animation with palette

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/heartbeat_pulse.be

@@ -53,8 +53,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Heartbeat Pulse - Rhythmic double pulse
 # Red pulsing like a heartbeat
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark background
 var heart_bg_ = 0xFF110000
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('heart_bg_', 'heart_bg'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/lava_lamp.be

@@ -74,8 +74,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Lava Lamp - Slow flowing warm colors
 # Organic movement like a lava lamp
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define lava colors (warm oranges and reds)
 var lava_colors_ = bytes("00330000" "40660000" "80CC3300" "C0FF6600" "FFFFAA00")
 # Base lava animation - very slow color changes

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/lightning_storm.be

@@ -59,8 +59,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Lightning Storm - Random lightning flashes
 # Dark stormy background with bright lightning
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark stormy background with subtle purple/blue
 var storm_colors_ = bytes("00000011" "80110022" "FF220033")
 var storm_bg_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(animation.global('storm_colors_', 'storm_colors'), 12000, animation.global('smooth_', 'smooth'), 100)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/matrix_rain.be

@@ -68,8 +68,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Matrix Rain - Digital rain effect
 # Green cascading code like The Matrix
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark background
 var matrix_bg_ = 0xFF000000
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('matrix_bg_', 'matrix_bg'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/meteor_shower.be

@@ -73,8 +73,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Meteor Shower - Multiple meteors with trails
 # Fast moving bright objects with fading trails
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark space background
 var space_bg_ = 0xFF000011
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('space_bg_', 'space_bg'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/neon_glow.be

@@ -76,8 +76,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Neon Glow - Electric neon tube effect
 # Bright saturated colors with flickering
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define neon colors
 var neon_colors_ = bytes("00FF0080" "5500FF80" "AA8000FF" "FFFF8000")
 # Main neon glow with color cycling

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/ocean_waves.be

@@ -62,8 +62,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Ocean Waves - Blue-green wave simulation
 # Flowing water colors with wave motion
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define ocean color palette
 var ocean_colors_ = bytes("00000080" "400040C0" "800080FF" "C040C0FF" "FF80FFFF")
 # Base ocean animation with slow color cycling

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/palette_demo.be

@@ -51,8 +51,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Palette Demo - Shows how to use custom palettes in DSL
 # This demonstrates the new palette syntax
-var strip = global.Leds(30)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(30)
 # Define a fire palette
 var fire_colors_ = bytes("00000000" "40800000" "80FF0000" "C0FF8000" "FFFFFF00")
 # Define an ocean palette

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/palette_showcase.be

@@ -92,8 +92,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Palette Showcase - Demonstrates all palette features
 # This example shows the full range of palette capabilities
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Example 1: Fire palette with hex colors
 var fire_gradient_ = bytes("00000000" "20330000" "40660000" "60CC0000" "80FF3300" "A0FF6600" "C0FF9900" "E0FFCC00" "FFFFFF00")
 # Example 2: Ocean palette with named colors

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/pattern_animation_demo.be

@@ -68,8 +68,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Unified Pattern-Animation Demo
 # This DSL example demonstrates the new unified architecture where Animation extends Pattern
-var strip = global.Leds(30)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(30)
 # UNIFIED ARCHITECTURE: solid() returns Animation (which IS a Pattern)
 # No more artificial distinction between patterns and animations
 var solid_red_ = animation.solid(0xFFFF0000)  # Animation: solid red (infinite duration)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/plasma_wave.be

@@ -68,8 +68,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Plasma Wave - Smooth flowing plasma colors
 # Continuous color waves like plasma display
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define plasma color palette with smooth transitions
 var plasma_colors_ = bytes("00FF0080" "33FF8000" "66FFFF00" "9980FF00" "CC00FF80" "FF0080FF")
 # Base plasma animation with medium speed

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/police_lights.be

@@ -48,8 +48,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Police Lights - Red and blue alternating flashes
 # Emergency vehicle style lighting
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define zones for left and right halves
 var half_length_ = 30
 # Left side red flashing

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/property_assignment_demo.be

@@ -54,8 +54,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Property Assignment Demo
 # Shows how to set animation properties after creation
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define colors
 var red_custom_ = 0xFFFF0000
 var blue_custom_ = 0xFF0000FF

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/rainbow_cycle.be

@@ -24,8 +24,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Rainbow Cycle - Classic WLED effect
 # Smooth rainbow colors cycling across the strip
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Create smooth rainbow cycle animation
 var rainbow_cycle_ = animation.color_cycle_animation([0xFFFF0000, 0xFFFF8000, 0xFFFFFF00, 0xFF00FF00, 0xFF0000FF, 0xFF8000FF, 0xFFFF00FF], 5000)
 # Start the animation

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/scanner_larson.be

@@ -47,8 +47,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Scanner (Larson) - Knight Rider style scanner
 # Red dot bouncing back and forth
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark background
 var scanner_bg_ = 0xFF110000
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('scanner_bg_', 'scanner_bg'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/simple_palette.be

@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Simple Palette Example
 # Demonstrates basic palette usage in the DSL
-var strip = global.Leds(20)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(20)
 # Define a simple rainbow palette
 var rainbow_ = bytes("00FF0000" "40FFA500" "80FFFF00" "C0008000" "FF0000FF")
 # Create an animation using the palette

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/sunrise_sunset.be

@@ -68,8 +68,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Sunrise Sunset - Warm color transition
 # Gradual transition from night to day colors
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Define time-of-day color palette
 var daylight_colors_ = bytes("00000011" "20001133" "40FF4400" "60FFAA00" "80FFFF88" "A0FFAA44" "C0FF6600" "E0AA2200" "FF220011")
 # Main daylight cycle - very slow transition

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/twinkle_stars.be

@@ -40,8 +40,7 @@ import animation
 
 # Twinkle Stars - Random sparkling white stars
 # White sparkles on dark blue background
-var strip = global.Leds(60)
-var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+var engine = animation.init_strip(60)
 # Dark blue background
 var night_sky_ = 0xFF000033
 var background_ = animation.solid(animation.global('night_sky_', 'night_sky'))

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animation.be

@@ -1,23 +1,40 @@
-# this is the entry point for animation Framework
-# it imports all other modules and register in the "animation" object
+# Berry Animation Framework - Main Entry Point
 # 
-# launch with "./berry -s -g -m lib/libesp32/berry_animation"
+# This is the central module that imports and registers all animation framework components
+# into a unified "animation" object for use in Tasmota LED strip control.
+#
+# The framework provides:
+# - Unified Pattern-Animation architecture (Animation extends Pattern)
+# - DSL (Domain Specific Language) for declarative animation definitions  
+# - Value providers for dynamic parameters (oscillators, color providers)
+# - Event system for interactive animations
+# - Optimized performance for embedded ESP32 systems
+#
+# Usage in Tasmota:
+#   import animation
+#   var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+#   var pulse_anim = animation.pulse(animation.solid(0xFF0000), 2000, 50, 255)
+#   engine.add_animation(pulse_anim).start()
+#
+# Launch standalone with: "./berry -s -g -m lib/libesp32/berry_animation"
 
-# import in global scope all that is needed
+# Import Tasmota integration if available (for embedded use)
 import global
 if !global.contains("tasmota")
   import tasmota
 end
 
+# Create the main animation module and make it globally accessible
+# The @solidify directive enables compilation to C++ for performance
 #@ solidify:animation,weak
 var animation = module("animation")
 global.animation = animation
 
-# Version information
+# Version information for compatibility tracking
 # Format: 0xAABBCCDD (AA=major, BB=minor, CC=patch, DD=build)
 animation.VERSION = 0x00010000
 
-# Convert version number to string format "major.minor.patch"
+# Convert version number to human-readable string format "major.minor.patch"
 def animation_version_string(version_num)
   if version_num == nil version_num = animation.VERSION end
   var major = (version_num >> 24) & 0xFF
@@ -29,32 +46,44 @@ animation.version_string = animation_version_string
 
 import sys
 
-# Takes a map returned by "import XXX" and add each key/value to module `animation`
+# Helper function to register all exports from imported modules into the main animation object
+# This creates a flat namespace where all animation functions are accessible as animation.function_name()
+# Takes a map returned by "import XXX" and adds each key/value to module `animation`
 def register_to_animation(m)
   for k: m.keys()
     animation.(k) = m[k]
   end
 end
 
-# Import the core classes
+# Import core framework components
+# These provide the fundamental architecture for the animation system
+
+# Frame buffer management for LED strip pixel data
 import "core/frame_buffer" as frame_buffer
 register_to_animation(frame_buffer)
+
+# Base Pattern class - foundation for all visual elements
 import "core/pattern_base" as pattern_base
 register_to_animation(pattern_base)
+
+# Base Animation class - extends Pattern with temporal behavior
 import "core/animation_base" as animation_base
 register_to_animation(animation_base)
+
+# Sequence manager for complex animation choreography
 import "core/sequence_manager" as sequence_manager
 register_to_animation(sequence_manager)
 
-# Import the unified animation engine
+# Unified animation engine - central controller for all animations
+# Provides priority-based layering, automatic blending, and performance optimization
 import "core/animation_engine" as animation_engine
 register_to_animation(animation_engine)
 
-# Import event system
+# Event system for interactive animations (button presses, timers, etc.)
 import "core/event_handler" as event_handler
 register_to_animation(event_handler)
 
-# Import user functions registry
+# User-defined function registry for DSL extensibility
 import "core/user_functions" as user_functions
 register_to_animation(user_functions)
 
@@ -139,19 +168,36 @@ register_to_animation(dsl_transpiler)
 import "dsl/runtime.be" as dsl_runtime
 register_to_animation(dsl_runtime)
 
+# Function called to initialize the `Leds` and `engine` objects
+#
+# Parameters:
+#   l - list of arguments (vararg)
+#
+# Returns:
+#   An instance of `AnimationEngine` managing the strip
+def animation_init_strip(*l)
+  import global
+  import animation
+  var strip = call(global.Leds, l)    # call global.Leds() with vararg
+  var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)
+  return engine
+end
+animation.init_strip = animation_init_strip
+
 # Global variable resolver with error checking
-# First checks animation module, then global scope
+# Used by DSL transpiler to resolve variable names during compilation
+# First checks animation module, then global scope for user-defined variables
 def animation_global(name, module_name)
   import global
   import introspect
   import animation
   
-  # First try to find in animation module
+  # First try to find in animation module (built-in functions/classes)
   if (module_name != nil) && introspect.contains(animation, module_name)
     return animation.(module_name)
   end
   
-  # Then try global scope
+  # Then try global scope (user-defined variables)
   if global.contains(name)
     return global.(name)
   else
@@ -160,19 +206,30 @@ def animation_global(name, module_name)
 end
 animation.global = animation_global
 
+# This function is called from C++ code to set up the Berry animation environment
+# It creates a mutable 'animation' module on top of the immutable solidified
+#
+# Parameters:
+#   m - Solidified immutable module
+#
+# Returns:
+#   A new animation module instance that is return for `import animation`
 def animation_init(m)
-  var animation_new = module("animation")   # create new non-solidified module
-  animation_new._ntv = m                    # keep the native module
-  animation_new.event_manager = m.EventManager()  # create monad for event manager
+  var animation_new = module("animation")         # Create new non-solidified module for runtime use
+  animation_new._ntv = m                          # Keep reference to native solidified module
+  animation_new.event_manager = m.EventManager()  # Create event manager instance for handling triggers
   
-  # create a member function that looks in current module then in solidified
+  # Create dynamic member lookup function for extensibility
+  # This allows the module to find members in both Berry and solidified components
+  #
+  # Note: if the module already contained the member, then `member()` would not be called in the first place
   animation_new.member = def (k)
     import animation
     import introspect
     if introspect.contains(animation._ntv, k)
-      return animation._ntv.(k)
+      return animation._ntv.(k)              # Return native solidified member if available
     else
-      return module("undefined")
+      return module("undefined")             # Return undefined module for missing members
     end
   end
 

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/dsl/transpiler.be

@@ -252,8 +252,7 @@ class SimpleDSLTranspiler
     if prop == "length"
       var length = self.expect_number()
       var inline_comment = self.collect_inline_comment()
-      self.add(f"var strip = global.Leds({length}){inline_comment}")
-      self.add(f"var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)")
+      self.add(f"var engine = animation.init_strip({length}){inline_comment}")
       self.strip_initialized = true  # Mark that strip was initialized
     end
   end
@@ -1112,8 +1111,7 @@ class SimpleDSLTranspiler
     end
     
     self.add("# Auto-generated strip initialization (using Tasmota configuration)")
-    self.add("var strip = global.Leds()  # Get strip length from Tasmota configuration")
-    self.add("var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)")
+    self.add("var engine = animation.init_strip()")
     self.add("")
     self.strip_initialized = true
   end

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/tests/dsl_core_processing_test.be

@@ -157,9 +157,9 @@ def test_strip_configuration()
   print("Testing strip configuration...")
   
   var strip_tests = [
-    ["strip length 30", "var strip = global.Leds(30)"],
-    ["strip length 60", "var strip = global.Leds(60)"],
-    ["strip length 120", "var strip = global.Leds(120)"]
+    ["strip length 30", "var engine = animation.init_strip(30)"],
+    ["strip length 60", "var engine = animation.init_strip(60)"],
+    ["strip length 120", "var engine = animation.init_strip(120)"]
   ]
   
   for test : strip_tests
@@ -169,7 +169,6 @@ def test_strip_configuration()
     var berry_code = animation.compile_dsl(dsl_input)
     assert(berry_code != nil, "Should compile strip config: " + dsl_input)
     assert(string.find(berry_code, expected_output) >= 0, "Should contain: " + expected_output)
-    assert(string.find(berry_code, "var engine = animation.create_engine(strip)") >= 0, "Should create engine")
   end
   
   print("✓ Strip configuration test passed")

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/tests/dsl_transpiler_test.be

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ def test_basic_transpilation()
   var berry_code = animation.compile_dsl(dsl_source)
   
   assert(berry_code != nil, "Should generate Berry code")
-  assert(string.find(berry_code, "var strip = global.Leds(60)") >= 0, "Should generate strip configuration")
+  assert(string.find(berry_code, "var engine = animation.init_strip(60)") >= 0, "Should generate strip configuration")
   assert(string.find(berry_code, "var custom_red_ = 0xFFFF0000") >= 0, "Should generate color definition")
   assert(string.find(berry_code, "def sequence_demo()") >= 0, "Should generate sequence function")
   assert(string.find(berry_code, "sequence_demo()") >= 0, "Should generate sequence call")
@@ -97,9 +97,9 @@ def test_strip_configuration()
   print("Testing strip configuration...")
   
   var config_tests = [
-    ["strip length 30", "var strip = global.Leds(30)"],
-    ["strip length 60", "var strip = global.Leds(60)"],
-    ["strip length 120", "var strip = global.Leds(120)"]
+    ["strip length 30", "var engine = animation.init_strip(30)"],
+    ["strip length 60", "var engine = animation.init_strip(60)"],
+    ["strip length 120", "var engine = animation.init_strip(120)"]
   ]
   
   for test : config_tests
@@ -377,7 +377,7 @@ def test_complex_dsl()
     print("Complex DSL compiled successfully!")
     
     # Check for key components
-    assert(string.find(berry_code, "var strip = global.Leds(60)") >= 0, "Should have strip config")
+    assert(string.find(berry_code, "var engine = animation.init_strip(60)") >= 0, "Should have strip config")
     assert(string.find(berry_code, "var custom_red_ = 0xFFFF0000") >= 0, "Should have color definitions")
     assert(string.find(berry_code, "def sequence_demo()") >= 0, "Should have sequence definition")
     assert(string.find(berry_code, "sequence_demo()") >= 0, "Should have execution")