Berry animation rename cycle_period to period (#24260)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/README.md

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ run pulse
 ### Rainbow Smooth Color Cycling
 
 ```berry
-animation rainbow = rich_palette_animation(palette=PALETTE_RAINBOW)
+animation rainbow = rich_palette_animation(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW)
 run rainbow
 ```
 

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/breathing_colors.anim

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ palette breathe_palette = [
 # Create a rich palette color provider
 color palette_pattern = rich_palette(
   colors=breathe_palette # palette
-  cycle_period=15s        # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
+  period=15s        # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
 )
 
 # Create breathing animation using the palette

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/christmas_tree.anim

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ palette ornament_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Colorful ornaments as twinkling lights
-color ornament_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color ornament_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation ornaments = twinkle_animation(
   color=ornament_pattern # color source
   density=15             # density (many ornaments)
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ animation snow_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
 snow_sparkles.priority = 15
 
 # Garland effect - moving colored lights
-color garland_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
+color garland_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
 animation garland = comet_animation(
   color=garland_pattern # color source
   tail_length=6         # garland length (tail length)

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

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ var breathe_palette_ = bytes(
 # Create a rich palette color provider
 var palette_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 palette_pattern_.colors = breathe_palette_  # palette
-palette_pattern_.cycle_period = 15000  # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
+palette_pattern_.period = 15000  # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
 # Create breathing animation using the palette
 var breathing_ = animation.breathe_animation(engine)
 breathing_.color = palette_pattern_  # base animation
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ palette breathe_palette = [
 # Create a rich palette color provider
 color palette_pattern = rich_palette(
   colors=breathe_palette # palette
-  cycle_period=15s        # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
+  period=15s        # cycle period (defaults: smooth transition, 255 brightness)
 )
 
 # Create breathing animation using the palette

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

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ var ornament_colors_ = bytes(
 # Colorful ornaments as twinkling lights
 var ornament_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 ornament_pattern_.colors = ornament_colors_
-ornament_pattern_.cycle_period = 3000
+ornament_pattern_.period = 3000
 ornament_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 ornament_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var ornaments_ = animation.twinkle_animation(engine)
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ snow_sparkles_.priority = 15
 # Garland effect - moving colored lights
 var garland_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 garland_pattern_.colors = ornament_colors_
-garland_pattern_.cycle_period = 2000
+garland_pattern_.period = 2000
 garland_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 garland_pattern_.brightness = 200
 var garland_ = animation.comet_animation(engine)
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ palette ornament_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Colorful ornaments as twinkling lights
-color ornament_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color ornament_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation ornaments = twinkle_animation(
   color=ornament_pattern # color source
   density=15             # density (many ornaments)
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ animation snow_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
 snow_sparkles.priority = 15
 
 # Garland effect - moving colored lights
-color garland_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
+color garland_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ornament_colors, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
 animation garland = comet_animation(
   color=garland_pattern # color source
   tail_length=6         # garland length (tail length)

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

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ var eye_duration_ = 5000  # duration for a cylon eye cycle
 var eye_palette_ = bytes("FFFF0000" "FFFFFF00" "FF008000" "FFEE82EE")
 var eye_color_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 eye_color_.colors = eye_palette_
-eye_color_.cycle_period = 0
+eye_color_.period = 0
 var cosine_val_ = (def (engine)
   var provider = animation.cosine_osc(engine)
   provider.min_value = 0
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ set eye_duration = 5s     # duration for a cylon eye cycle
 
 palette eye_palette = [ red, yellow, green, violet ]
 
-color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)
 
 set cosine_val = cosine_osc(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = eye_duration)
 set triangle_val = triangle(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = eye_duration)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/compiled/demo_shutter_rainbow2.be

@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ var shutter_size_ = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)
 var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 col1_.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-col1_.cycle_period = 0
+col1_.period = 0
 var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 col2_.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-col2_.cycle_period = 0
+col2_.period = 0
 col2_.next = 1
 var shutter_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
 shutter_animation_.color = col1_
@@ -57,8 +57,8 @@ set duration = 3s
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = duration)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   animation shutter_animation = beacon_animation(

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

@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ class shutter_bidir_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving from left to right
     var shutter_lr_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -100,8 +100,8 @@ template animation shutter_bidir {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

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

@@ -31,10 +31,10 @@ class shutter_central_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving in to out
     var shutter_inout_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving in to out

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

@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ class shutter_lr_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving from left to right
     var shutter_lr_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@ template animation shutter_lr {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

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

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ var disco_colors_ = bytes(
 # Fast color cycling base
 var disco_rich_color_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 disco_rich_color_.colors = disco_colors_
-disco_rich_color_.cycle_period = 1000
+disco_rich_color_.period = 1000
 disco_rich_color_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 disco_rich_color_.brightness = 255
 var disco_base_ = animation.solid(engine)
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ white_flash_.priority = 20
 # Add colored sparkles
 var sparkle_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 sparkle_pattern_.colors = disco_colors_
-sparkle_pattern_.cycle_period = 500
+sparkle_pattern_.period = 500
 sparkle_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 sparkle_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var disco_sparkles_ = animation.twinkle_animation(engine)
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ disco_sparkles_.priority = 15
 # Add moving pulse for extra effect
 var pulse_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 pulse_pattern_.colors = disco_colors_
-pulse_pattern_.cycle_period = 800
+pulse_pattern_.period = 800
 pulse_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 pulse_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var disco_pulse_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ palette disco_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Fast color cycling base
-color disco_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=1s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color disco_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=1s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_base = solid(color=disco_rich_color)
 
 # Add strobe effect
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ white_flash.opacity = square(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=50ms, duty_cyc
 white_flash.priority = 20
 
 # Add colored sparkles
-color sparkle_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=500ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color sparkle_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=500ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
   color=sparkle_pattern # color source
   density=12            # density (many sparkles)
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ animation disco_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
 disco_sparkles.priority = 15
 
 # Add moving pulse for extra effect
-color pulse_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=800ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color pulse_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=800ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_pulse = beacon_animation(
   color=pulse_pattern # color source
   pos=4               # initial position

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

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ var fire_colors_ = bytes(
 # Create base fire animation with palette
 var fire_base_color_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 fire_base_color_.colors = fire_colors_
-fire_base_color_.cycle_period = 3000
+fire_base_color_.period = 3000
 fire_base_color_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 fire_base_color_.brightness = 255
 var fire_base_ = animation.solid(engine)
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ end)(engine)
 # Add subtle position variation for more realism
 var flicker_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 flicker_pattern_.colors = fire_colors_
-flicker_pattern_.cycle_period = 2000
+flicker_pattern_.period = 2000
 flicker_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 flicker_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var fire_flicker_ = animation.twinkle_animation(engine)
@@ -69,14 +69,14 @@ palette fire_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Create base fire animation with palette
-color fire_base_color = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color fire_base_color = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation fire_base = solid(color=fire_base_color)
 
 # Add flickering effect with random intensity changes
 fire_base.opacity = smooth(min_value=180, max_value=255, duration=800ms)
 
 # Add subtle position variation for more realism
-color flicker_pattern = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color flicker_pattern = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation fire_flicker = twinkle_animation(
   color=flicker_pattern # color source
   density=12            # density (number of flickers)

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

@@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ var lava_colors_ = bytes(
 # Base lava animation - very slow color changes
 var lava_base_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 lava_base_.colors = lava_colors_
-lava_base_.cycle_period = 15000
+lava_base_.period = 15000
 lava_base_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 lava_base_.brightness = 180
 # Add slow-moving lava blobs
 var blob1_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 blob1_pattern_.colors = lava_colors_
-blob1_pattern_.cycle_period = 12000
+blob1_pattern_.period = 12000
 blob1_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 blob1_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var lava_blob1_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ lava_blob1_.pos = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)  # Very slow movement
 var blob2_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 blob2_pattern_.colors = lava_colors_
-blob2_pattern_.cycle_period = 10000
+blob2_pattern_.period = 10000
 blob2_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 blob2_pattern_.brightness = 220
 var lava_blob2_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ lava_blob2_.pos = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)  # Opposite direction, slower
 var blob3_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 blob3_pattern_.colors = lava_colors_
-blob3_pattern_.cycle_period = 8000
+blob3_pattern_.period = 8000
 blob3_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 blob3_pattern_.brightness = 200
 var lava_blob3_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ end)(engine)  # Small movement range
 # Add subtle heat shimmer effect
 var shimmer_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 shimmer_pattern_.colors = lava_colors_
-shimmer_pattern_.cycle_period = 6000
+shimmer_pattern_.period = 6000
 shimmer_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 shimmer_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var heat_shimmer_ = animation.twinkle_animation(engine)
@@ -117,10 +117,10 @@ palette lava_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base lava animation - very slow color changes
-animation lava_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=15s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+animation lava_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=lava_colors, period=15s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 
 # Add slow-moving lava blobs
-color blob1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color blob1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation lava_blob1 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob1_pattern # color source
   pos=9               # initial position
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ animation lava_blob1 = beacon_animation(
 lava_blob1.priority = 10
 lava_blob1.pos = smooth(min_value=9, max_value=51, duration=20s)  # Very slow movement
 
-color blob2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=10s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+color blob2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=10s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 animation lava_blob2 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob2_pattern # color source
   pos=46              # initial position
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ animation lava_blob2 = beacon_animation(
 lava_blob2.priority = 8
 lava_blob2.pos = smooth(min_value=46, max_value=14, duration=25s)  # Opposite direction, slower
 
-color blob3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+color blob3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 animation lava_blob3 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob3_pattern # color source
   pos=25              # initial position
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ lava_blob3.priority = 6
 lava_blob3.pos = smooth(min_value=25, max_value=35, duration=18s)  # Small movement range
 
 # Add subtle heat shimmer effect
-color shimmer_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color shimmer_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation heat_shimmer = twinkle_animation(
   color=shimmer_pattern # color source
   density=6             # density (shimmer points)

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

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ var storm_colors_ = bytes(
 )
 var storm_bg_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 storm_bg_.colors = storm_colors_
-storm_bg_.cycle_period = 12000
+storm_bg_.period = 12000
 storm_bg_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 storm_bg_.brightness = 100
 # Random lightning flashes - full strip
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ palette storm_colors = [
   (255, 0x220033)   # Slightly lighter purple
 ]
 
-animation storm_bg = rich_palette_animation(colors=storm_colors, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=100)
+animation storm_bg = rich_palette_animation(colors=storm_colors, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=100)
 
 # Random lightning flashes - full strip
 animation lightning_main = solid(color=0xFFFFFF)  # Bright white

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

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ var matrix_greens_ = bytes(
 # Create multiple cascading streams
 var stream1_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 stream1_pattern_.colors = matrix_greens_
-stream1_pattern_.cycle_period = 2000
+stream1_pattern_.period = 2000
 stream1_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 stream1_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var stream1_ = animation.comet_animation(engine)
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ stream1_.speed = 1500  # speed
 stream1_.priority = 10
 var stream2_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 stream2_pattern_.colors = matrix_greens_
-stream2_pattern_.cycle_period = 1800
+stream2_pattern_.period = 1800
 stream2_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 stream2_pattern_.brightness = 200
 var stream2_ = animation.comet_animation(engine)
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ stream2_.speed = 2200  # different speed
 stream2_.priority = 8
 var stream3_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 stream3_pattern_.colors = matrix_greens_
-stream3_pattern_.cycle_period = 2500
+stream3_pattern_.period = 2500
 stream3_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 stream3_pattern_.brightness = 180
 var stream3_ = animation.comet_animation(engine)
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ palette matrix_greens = [
 ]
 
 # Create multiple cascading streams
-color stream1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color stream1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation stream1 = comet_animation(
   color=stream1_pattern # color source
   tail_length=15        # long tail
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ animation stream1 = comet_animation(
 )
 
 
-color stream2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=1.8s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
+color stream2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=1.8s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
 animation stream2 = comet_animation(
   color=stream2_pattern # color source
   tail_length=12        # medium tail
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ animation stream2 = comet_animation(
   priority = 8
 )
 
-color stream3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=2.5s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=180)
+color stream3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=2.5s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=180)
 animation stream3 = comet_animation(
   color=stream3_pattern # color source
   tail_length=10        # shorter tail

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

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ var neon_colors_ = bytes(
 # Main neon glow with color cycling
 var neon_main_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 neon_main_.colors = neon_colors_
-neon_main_.cycle_period = 4000
+neon_main_.period = 4000
 neon_main_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 neon_main_.brightness = 255
 # Add electrical flickering
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ neon_surge_.priority = 20
 # Add neon tube segments with gaps
 var segment_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 segment_pattern_.colors = neon_colors_
-segment_pattern_.cycle_period = 4000
+segment_pattern_.period = 4000
 segment_pattern_.transition_type = animation.LINEAR
 segment_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var segment1_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ palette neon_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Main neon glow with color cycling
-animation neon_main = rich_palette_animation(colors=neon_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+animation neon_main = rich_palette_animation(colors=neon_colors, period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 
 # Add electrical flickering
 neon_main.opacity = smooth(min_value=220, max_value=255, duration=200ms)
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ neon_surge.opacity = square(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=50ms, duty_cycl
 neon_surge.priority = 20
 
 # Add neon tube segments with gaps
-color segment_pattern = rich_palette(colors=neon_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color segment_pattern = rich_palette(colors=neon_colors, period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation segment1 = beacon_animation(
   color=segment_pattern # color source
   pos=6                 # position

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

@@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ var ocean_colors_ = bytes(
 # Base ocean animation with slow color cycling
 var ocean_base_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 ocean_base_.colors = ocean_colors_
-ocean_base_.cycle_period = 8000
+ocean_base_.period = 8000
 ocean_base_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 ocean_base_.brightness = 200
 # Add wave motion with moving pulses
 var wave1_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 wave1_pattern_.colors = ocean_colors_
-wave1_pattern_.cycle_period = 6000
+wave1_pattern_.period = 6000
 wave1_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 wave1_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var wave1_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ wave1_.pos = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)  # 60-12 = 48
 var wave2_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 wave2_pattern_.colors = ocean_colors_
-wave2_pattern_.cycle_period = 4000
+wave2_pattern_.period = 4000
 wave2_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 wave2_pattern_.brightness = 180
 var wave2_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -93,10 +93,10 @@ palette ocean_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base ocean animation with slow color cycling
-animation ocean_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation ocean_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
 # Add wave motion with moving pulses
-color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation wave1 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave1_pattern # color source
   pos=0               # initial position
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ animation wave1 = beacon_animation(
 wave1.priority = 10
 wave1.pos = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=48, duration=5s)  # 60-12 = 48
 
-color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 animation wave2 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave2_pattern # color source
   pos=52              # initial position

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

@@ -25,10 +25,10 @@ var ocean_colors_ = bytes(
 # Create animations using the palettes
 var fire_anim_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 fire_anim_.colors = fire_colors_
-fire_anim_.cycle_period = 5000
+fire_anim_.period = 5000
 var ocean_anim_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 ocean_anim_.colors = ocean_colors_
-ocean_anim_.cycle_period = 8000
+ocean_anim_.period = 8000
 # Sequence to show both palettes
 var palette_demo_ = animation.sequence_manager(engine)
   .push_play_step(fire_anim_, 10000)
@@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ palette ocean_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Create animations using the palettes
-animation fire_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=5s)
+animation fire_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=fire_colors, period=5s)
 
-animation ocean_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=8s)
+animation ocean_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, period=8s)
 
 # Sequence to show both palettes
 sequence palette_demo {

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

@@ -53,22 +53,22 @@ var fire_effect_ = animation.solid(engine)
 fire_effect_.color = (def (engine)
   var provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
   provider.colors = fire_gradient_
-  provider.cycle_period = 3000
+  provider.period = 3000
   return provider
 end)(engine)
 var ocean_waves_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 ocean_waves_.colors = ocean_depths_
-ocean_waves_.cycle_period = 8000
+ocean_waves_.period = 8000
 ocean_waves_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 ocean_waves_.brightness = 200
 var aurora_lights_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 aurora_lights_.colors = aurora_borealis_
-aurora_lights_.cycle_period = 12000
+aurora_lights_.period = 12000
 aurora_lights_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 aurora_lights_.brightness = 180
 var sunset_glow_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 sunset_glow_.colors = sunset_sky_
-sunset_glow_.cycle_period = 6000
+sunset_glow_.period = 6000
 sunset_glow_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 sunset_glow_.brightness = 220
 # Sequence to showcase all palettes
@@ -143,13 +143,13 @@ palette sunset_sky = [
 ]
 
 # Create animations using each palette
-animation fire_effect = solid(color=rich_palette(colors=fire_gradient, cycle_period=3s))
+animation fire_effect = solid(color=rich_palette(colors=fire_gradient, period=3s))
 
-animation ocean_waves = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_depths, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation ocean_waves = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_depths, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
-animation aurora_lights = rich_palette_animation(colors=aurora_borealis, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+animation aurora_lights = rich_palette_animation(colors=aurora_borealis, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 
-animation sunset_glow = rich_palette_animation(colors=sunset_sky, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+animation sunset_glow = rich_palette_animation(colors=sunset_sky, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 
 # Sequence to showcase all palettes
 sequence palette_showcase {

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

@@ -24,13 +24,13 @@ var plasma_colors_ = bytes(
 # Base plasma animation with medium speed
 var plasma_base_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 plasma_base_.colors = plasma_colors_
-plasma_base_.cycle_period = 6000
+plasma_base_.period = 6000
 plasma_base_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 plasma_base_.brightness = 200
 # Add multiple wave layers for complexity
 var wave1_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 wave1_pattern_.colors = plasma_colors_
-wave1_pattern_.cycle_period = 4000
+wave1_pattern_.period = 4000
 wave1_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 wave1_pattern_.brightness = 255
 var plasma_wave1_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ plasma_wave1_.pos = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)
 var wave2_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 wave2_pattern_.colors = plasma_colors_
-wave2_pattern_.cycle_period = 5000
+wave2_pattern_.period = 5000
 wave2_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 wave2_pattern_.brightness = 180
 var plasma_wave2_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ plasma_wave2_.pos = (def (engine)
 end)(engine)  # Opposite direction
 var wave3_pattern_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 wave3_pattern_.colors = plasma_colors_
-wave3_pattern_.cycle_period = 3000
+wave3_pattern_.period = 3000
 wave3_pattern_.transition_type = animation.SINE
 wave3_pattern_.brightness = 220
 var plasma_wave3_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -115,10 +115,10 @@ palette plasma_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base plasma animation with medium speed
-animation plasma_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation plasma_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=plasma_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
 # Add multiple wave layers for complexity
-color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation plasma_wave1 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave1_pattern # color source
   pos=0               # initial position
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ animation plasma_wave1 = beacon_animation(
 plasma_wave1.priority = 10
 plasma_wave1.pos = smooth(min_value=0, max_value=40, duration=8s)
 
-color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=5s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=5s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 animation plasma_wave2 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave2_pattern # color source
   pos=45              # initial position
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ animation plasma_wave2 = beacon_animation(
 plasma_wave2.priority = 8
 plasma_wave2.pos = smooth(min_value=45, max_value=15, duration=10s)  # Opposite direction
 
-color wave3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+color wave3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=3s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 animation plasma_wave3 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave3_pattern # color source
   pos=20              # initial position

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

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ var rainbow_palette_ = bytes("FFFF0000" "FFFF8000" "FFFFFF00" "FF00FF00" "FF0000
 # Create smooth rainbow cycle animation
 var rainbow_cycle_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 rainbow_cycle_.colors = rainbow_palette_
-rainbow_cycle_.cycle_period = 5000  # cycle period
+rainbow_cycle_.period = 5000  # cycle period
 var rainbow_animation_ = animation.solid(engine)
 rainbow_animation_.color = rainbow_cycle_
 # Start the animation
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ palette rainbow_palette = [0xFF0000, 0xFF8000, 0xFFFF00, 0x00FF00, 0x0000FF, 0x8
 # Create smooth rainbow cycle animation
 color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(
   colors=rainbow_palette
-  cycle_period=5s  # cycle period
+  period=5s  # cycle period
 )
 animation rainbow_animation = solid(color=rainbow_cycle)
 

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

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ var brightness_low_ = 64
 var eye_palette_ = bytes("FFFF0000" "FFFFFF00" "FF008000" "FFEE82EE")
 var eye_color_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 eye_color_.colors = eye_palette_
-eye_color_.cycle_period = 0
+eye_color_.period = 0
 # Create animations
 var red_eye_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
 red_eye_.color = eye_color_
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ set brightness_low = 64
 
 # Create color palette and cycling color
 palette eye_palette = [red, yellow, green, violet]
-color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)
 
 # Create animations
 animation red_eye = beacon_animation(

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

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ var rainbow_ = bytes("00FF0000" "40FFA500" "80FFFF00" "C0008000" "FF0000FF")
 # Create an animation using the palette
 var rainbow_cycle_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 rainbow_cycle_.colors = rainbow_
-rainbow_cycle_.cycle_period = 3000
+rainbow_cycle_.period = 3000
 # Simple sequence
 var demo_ = animation.sequence_manager(engine)
   .push_play_step(rainbow_cycle_, 15000)
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ palette rainbow = [
 ]
 
 # Create an animation using the palette
-animation rainbow_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=rainbow, cycle_period=3s)
+animation rainbow_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=rainbow, period=3s)
 
 # Simple sequence
 sequence demo {

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

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ var daylight_colors_ = bytes(
 # Main daylight cycle - very slow transition
 var daylight_cycle_ = animation.rich_palette_animation(engine)
 daylight_cycle_.colors = daylight_colors_
-daylight_cycle_.cycle_period = 60000
+daylight_cycle_.period = 60000
 # Add sun position effect - bright spot that moves
 var sun_position_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
 sun_position_.color = 0xFFFFFFAA  # Bright yellow sun
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ palette daylight_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Main daylight cycle - very slow transition
-animation daylight_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=daylight_colors, cycle_period=60s)
+animation daylight_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=daylight_colors, period=60s)
 
 # Add sun position effect - bright spot that moves
 animation sun_position = beacon_animation(

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

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ var strip_len_ = animation.strip_length(engine)
 var palette_olivary_ = bytes("FFFF0000" "FFFFA500" "FFFFFF00" "FF008000" "FF0000FF" "FF4B0082" "FFEE82EE" "FFFFFFFF")
 var olivary_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
 olivary_.colors = palette_olivary_
-olivary_.cycle_period = 0
+olivary_.period = 0
 var swipe_animation_ = animation.solid(engine)
 swipe_animation_.color = olivary_
 var slide_colors_ = animation.sequence_manager(engine)
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ palette palette_olivary = [
  white
 ]
 
-color olivary = color_cycle(colors=palette_olivary, cycle_period=0)
+color olivary = color_cycle(colors=palette_olivary, period=0)
 
 animation swipe_animation = solid(
   color = olivary

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

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class rainbow_pulse_animation : animation.engine_proxy
 
     var cycle_color_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     cycle_color_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.pal1 end)
-    cycle_color_.cycle_period = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.period end)
+    cycle_color_.period = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.period end)
     # Create pulsing animation
     var pulse_ = animation.pulsating_animation(engine)
     pulse_.color = cycle_color_
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ template animation rainbow_pulse {
   param back_color type color
   
   # Create color cycle using first palette
-  color cycle_color = color_cycle(colors=pal1, cycle_period=period)
+  color cycle_color = color_cycle(colors=pal1, period=period)
   
   # Create pulsing animation
   animation pulse = pulsating_animation(

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

@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ class shutter_bidir_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving from left to right
     var shutter_lr_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ template animation shutter_bidir {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len + 0, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

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

@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ class shutter_central_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving from left to right
     var shutter_central_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -83,8 +83,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

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

@@ -30,10 +30,10 @@ class shutter_central_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     end)(engine)
     var col1_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col1_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col1_.cycle_period = 0
+    col1_.period = 0
     var col2_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     col2_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col2_.cycle_period = 0
+    col2_.period = 0
     col2_.next = 1
     # shutter moving in to out
     var shutter_inout_animation_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
@@ -91,8 +91,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
   
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
   
   # shutter moving in to out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/cylon_rainbow.anim

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ set eye_duration = 5s     # duration for a cylon eye cycle
 
 palette eye_palette = [ red, yellow, green, violet ]
 
-color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)
 
 set cosine_val = cosine_osc(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = eye_duration)
 set triangle_val = triangle(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = eye_duration)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/demo_shutter_rainbow2.anim

@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ set duration = 3s
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = duration)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   animation shutter_animation = beacon_animation(

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/demo_shutter_rainbow_bidir.anim

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ template animation shutter_bidir {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/demo_shutter_rainbow_central.anim

@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving in to out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/demo_shutter_rainbow_leftright.anim

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ template animation shutter_lr {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/disco_strobe.anim

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ palette disco_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Fast color cycling base
-color disco_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=1s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color disco_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=1s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_base = solid(color=disco_rich_color)
 
 # Add strobe effect
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ white_flash.opacity = square(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=50ms, duty_cyc
 white_flash.priority = 20
 
 # Add colored sparkles
-color sparkle_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=500ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color sparkle_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=500ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
   color=sparkle_pattern # color source
   density=12            # density (many sparkles)
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ animation disco_sparkles = twinkle_animation(
 disco_sparkles.priority = 15
 
 # Add moving pulse for extra effect
-color pulse_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, cycle_period=800ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color pulse_pattern = rich_palette(colors=disco_colors, period=800ms, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation disco_pulse = beacon_animation(
   color=pulse_pattern # color source
   pos=4               # initial position

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/fire_flicker.anim

@@ -13,14 +13,14 @@ palette fire_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Create base fire animation with palette
-color fire_base_color = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color fire_base_color = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, period=3s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation fire_base = solid(color=fire_base_color)
 
 # Add flickering effect with random intensity changes
 fire_base.opacity = smooth(min_value=180, max_value=255, duration=800ms)
 
 # Add subtle position variation for more realism
-color flicker_pattern = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color flicker_pattern = rich_palette(colors=fire_colors, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation fire_flicker = twinkle_animation(
   color=flicker_pattern # color source
   density=12            # density (number of flickers)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/lava_lamp.anim

@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ palette lava_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base lava animation - very slow color changes
-animation lava_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=15s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+animation lava_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=lava_colors, period=15s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 
 # Add slow-moving lava blobs
-color blob1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color blob1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation lava_blob1 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob1_pattern # color source
   pos=9               # initial position
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ animation lava_blob1 = beacon_animation(
 lava_blob1.priority = 10
 lava_blob1.pos = smooth(min_value=9, max_value=51, duration=20s)  # Very slow movement
 
-color blob2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=10s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+color blob2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=10s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 animation lava_blob2 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob2_pattern # color source
   pos=46              # initial position
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ animation lava_blob2 = beacon_animation(
 lava_blob2.priority = 8
 lava_blob2.pos = smooth(min_value=46, max_value=14, duration=25s)  # Opposite direction, slower
 
-color blob3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+color blob3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 animation lava_blob3 = beacon_animation(
   color=blob3_pattern # color source
   pos=25              # initial position
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ lava_blob3.priority = 6
 lava_blob3.pos = smooth(min_value=25, max_value=35, duration=18s)  # Small movement range
 
 # Add subtle heat shimmer effect
-color shimmer_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color shimmer_pattern = rich_palette(colors=lava_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation heat_shimmer = twinkle_animation(
   color=shimmer_pattern # color source
   density=6             # density (shimmer points)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/lightning_storm.anim

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ palette storm_colors = [
   (255, 0x220033)   # Slightly lighter purple
 ]
 
-animation storm_bg = rich_palette_animation(colors=storm_colors, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=100)
+animation storm_bg = rich_palette_animation(colors=storm_colors, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=100)
 
 # Random lightning flashes - full strip
 animation lightning_main = solid(color=0xFFFFFF)  # Bright white

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/matrix_rain.anim

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ palette matrix_greens = [
 ]
 
 # Create multiple cascading streams
-color stream1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color stream1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=2s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation stream1 = comet_animation(
   color=stream1_pattern # color source
   tail_length=15        # long tail
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ animation stream1 = comet_animation(
 )
 
 
-color stream2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=1.8s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
+color stream2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=1.8s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=200)
 animation stream2 = comet_animation(
   color=stream2_pattern # color source
   tail_length=12        # medium tail
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ animation stream2 = comet_animation(
   priority = 8
 )
 
-color stream3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=2.5s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=180)
+color stream3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=2.5s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=180)
 animation stream3 = comet_animation(
   color=stream3_pattern # color source
   tail_length=10        # shorter tail

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/neon_glow.anim

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ palette neon_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Main neon glow with color cycling
-animation neon_main = rich_palette_animation(colors=neon_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+animation neon_main = rich_palette_animation(colors=neon_colors, period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 
 # Add electrical flickering
 neon_main.opacity = smooth(min_value=220, max_value=255, duration=200ms)
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ neon_surge.opacity = square(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=50ms, duty_cycl
 neon_surge.priority = 20
 
 # Add neon tube segments with gaps
-color segment_pattern = rich_palette(colors=neon_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
+color segment_pattern = rich_palette(colors=neon_colors, period=4s, transition_type=LINEAR, brightness=255)
 animation segment1 = beacon_animation(
   color=segment_pattern # color source
   pos=6                 # position

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/ocean_waves.anim

@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ palette ocean_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base ocean animation with slow color cycling
-animation ocean_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation ocean_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
 # Add wave motion with moving pulses
-color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation wave1 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave1_pattern # color source
   pos=0               # initial position
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ animation wave1 = beacon_animation(
 wave1.priority = 10
 wave1.pos = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=48, duration=5s)  # 60-12 = 48
 
-color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=ocean_colors, period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 animation wave2 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave2_pattern # color source
   pos=52              # initial position

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/palette_demo.anim

@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ palette ocean_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Create animations using the palettes
-animation fire_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=fire_colors, cycle_period=5s)
+animation fire_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=fire_colors, period=5s)
 
-animation ocean_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, cycle_period=8s)
+animation ocean_anim = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_colors, period=8s)
 
 # Sequence to show both palettes
 sequence palette_demo {

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/palette_showcase.anim

@@ -44,13 +44,13 @@ palette sunset_sky = [
 ]
 
 # Create animations using each palette
-animation fire_effect = solid(color=rich_palette(colors=fire_gradient, cycle_period=3s))
+animation fire_effect = solid(color=rich_palette(colors=fire_gradient, period=3s))
 
-animation ocean_waves = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_depths, cycle_period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation ocean_waves = rich_palette_animation(colors=ocean_depths, period=8s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
-animation aurora_lights = rich_palette_animation(colors=aurora_borealis, cycle_period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+animation aurora_lights = rich_palette_animation(colors=aurora_borealis, period=12s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 
-animation sunset_glow = rich_palette_animation(colors=sunset_sky, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+animation sunset_glow = rich_palette_animation(colors=sunset_sky, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 
 # Sequence to showcase all palettes
 sequence palette_showcase {

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/plasma_wave.anim

@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ palette plasma_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Base plasma animation with medium speed
-animation plasma_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
+animation plasma_base = rich_palette_animation(colors=plasma_colors, period=6s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=200)
 
 # Add multiple wave layers for complexity
-color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
+color wave1_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=4s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=255)
 animation plasma_wave1 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave1_pattern # color source
   pos=0               # initial position
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ animation plasma_wave1 = beacon_animation(
 plasma_wave1.priority = 10
 plasma_wave1.pos = smooth(min_value=0, max_value=40, duration=8s)
 
-color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=5s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
+color wave2_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=5s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=180)
 animation plasma_wave2 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave2_pattern # color source
   pos=45              # initial position
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ animation plasma_wave2 = beacon_animation(
 plasma_wave2.priority = 8
 plasma_wave2.pos = smooth(min_value=45, max_value=15, duration=10s)  # Opposite direction
 
-color wave3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, cycle_period=3s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
+color wave3_pattern = rich_palette(colors=plasma_colors, period=3s, transition_type=SINE, brightness=220)
 animation plasma_wave3 = beacon_animation(
   color=wave3_pattern # color source
   pos=20              # initial position

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/rainbow_cycle.anim

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ palette rainbow_palette = [0xFF0000, 0xFF8000, 0xFFFF00, 0x00FF00, 0x0000FF, 0x8
 # Create smooth rainbow cycle animation
 color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(
   colors=rainbow_palette
-  cycle_period=5s  # cycle period
+  period=5s  # cycle period
 )
 animation rainbow_animation = solid(color=rainbow_cycle)
 

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/sequence_assignments_demo.anim

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ set brightness_low = 64
 
 # Create color palette and cycling color
 palette eye_palette = [red, yellow, green, violet]
-color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)
 
 # Create animations
 animation red_eye = beacon_animation(

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/simple_palette.anim

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ palette rainbow = [
 ]
 
 # Create an animation using the palette
-animation rainbow_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=rainbow, cycle_period=3s)
+animation rainbow_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=rainbow, period=3s)
 
 # Simple sequence
 sequence demo {

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/sunrise_sunset.anim

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ palette daylight_colors = [
 ]
 
 # Main daylight cycle - very slow transition
-animation daylight_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=daylight_colors, cycle_period=60s)
+animation daylight_cycle = rich_palette_animation(colors=daylight_colors, period=60s)
 
 # Add sun position effect - bright spot that moves
 animation sun_position = beacon_animation(

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/swipe_rainbow.anim

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ palette palette_olivary = [
  white
 ]
 
-color olivary = color_cycle(colors=palette_olivary, cycle_period=0)
+color olivary = color_cycle(colors=palette_olivary, period=0)
 
 animation swipe_animation = solid(
   color = olivary

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/test_complex_template.anim

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ template animation rainbow_pulse {
   param back_color type color
   
   # Create color cycle using first palette
-  color cycle_color = color_cycle(colors=pal1, cycle_period=period)
+  color cycle_color = color_cycle(colors=pal1, period=period)
   
   # Create pulsing animation
   animation pulse = pulsating_animation(

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/test_shutter_rainbow_bidir.anim

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ template animation shutter_bidir {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len + 0, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/test_shutter_rainbow_central.anim

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
 
   # shutter moving from left to right

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_examples/test_template_animation.anim

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ template animation shutter_central {
   set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
   
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1
   
   # shutter moving in to out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_2_10_palette_rotation.anim

@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
 # Define a color attribute that cycles over time, cycle is 5 seconds
 # PALETTE_RAINBOW defines 7 rainbow colors at roughly the same brightness
 # PALETTE_RAINBOW_W adds 8th color white
-color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=5s)
+color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=5s)
 animation back = solid(color=rainbow_color)
 run back

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_2_20_palette_rotation.anim

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ palette rainbow_with_white = [
 ]
 
 # Define a color attribute that cycles over time, cycle is 5 seconds
-color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=rainbow_with_white, cycle_period=5s)
+color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=rainbow_with_white, period=5s)
 
 # Define a solid background with this dynamic color
 animation back = solid(color=rainbow_color)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_3_10_color_transition.anim

@@ -2,6 +2,6 @@
 
 animation back = rich_palette_animation()
 # Equivalent to
-# animation back = rich_palette_animation(colors=PALETTE_PALETTE_RAINBOW, cycle_period=5s,
+# animation back = rich_palette_animation(colors=PALETTE_PALETTE_RAINBOW, period=5s,
 #                                         transition_type=SINE, brightness=100%)
 run back

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_3_20_color_transition_palette.anim

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ palette rainbow_with_white = [
 ]
 
 # Define a color attribute that cycles over time, cycle is 10 seconds
-color rainbow_color_rollover = rich_palette(cycle_period=10s)
+color rainbow_color_rollover = rich_palette(period=10s)
 
 # Use the dynamic color in a simple 'solid' animation
 animation back = solid(color=rainbow_color_rollover)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_10_color_pattern.anim

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # @desc Rainbow pattern
 
 # Define a smooth palette using PALETTE_RAINBOW_W (7 colors + white)
-# 'cycle_period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
+# 'period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 
 # Define a gradient across the whole strip
 animation back_pattern = palette_gradient_animation(color_source = rainbow_rich_color)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_12_color_pattern_spatial_2.anim

@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 
 
 # Define a smooth palette using PALETTE_RAINBOW_W (7 colors + white)
-# 'cycle_period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
+# 'period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 
 # Because strip_length is dynamic, we need to map it to a variable and can't use the function directly in formulas
 set strip_len = strip_length()

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_15_color_pattern_spatial_osc.anim

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # @desc Rainbow gradient with oscillating spatial period between 100% and 50%
 
 # Define a smooth palette using PALETTE_RAINBOW_W (7 colors + white)
-# 'cycle_period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
+# 'period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 
 # Because strip_length is dynamic, we need to map it to a variable and can't use the function directly in formulas
 set strip_len = strip_length()

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_18_color_pattern_spatial_rotate.anim

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 # @desc Rainbow gradient rotating along the strip over 5 seconds
 
 # Define a smooth palette using PALETTE_RAINBOW_W (7 colors + white)
-# 'cycle_period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
+# 'period = 0' means that the colors don't change in time, only spatial change
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 
 # define a gradient across the whole strip
 animation back = palette_gradient_animation(color_source = rainbow_rich_color, shift_period = 5s)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_30_color_pattern_meter.anim

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ palette vue_meter_palette = [
 ]
 
 # Define a color palette pattern for 'vue_meter_palette'
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=vue_meter_palette, cycle_period=0, transition_type=LINEAR)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=vue_meter_palette, period=0, transition_type=LINEAR)
 
 # Define a sawtooth value from 0% to 100%
 set level = sawtooth(min_value = 0%, max_value=100%, duration = 2s)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_4_35_color_pattern_meter_random.anim

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ palette vue_meter_palette = [
 ]
 
 # Define a color palette pattern for 'vue_meter_palette'
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=vue_meter_palette, cycle_period=0, transition_type=LINEAR)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=vue_meter_palette, period=0, transition_type=LINEAR)
 
 # Define a vue-meter based on all elements above
 animation back = palette_meter_animation(color_source = rainbow_rich_color, level = rand_meter())

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_5_40_cylon_rainbow.anim

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ run stars
 
 # We can combine a dynamic 'pos' value with a dynamic 'color'
 animation back = beacon_animation(
-    color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W2, cycle_period=5s)
+    color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W2, period=5s)
     pos = cosine_osc(min_value = -1, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = 5s)
     beacon_size = 3       # small 3 pixels eye
     slew_size = 2         # with 2 pixel shading around

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_6_20_shutter_rotating_colors.anim

@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len,
 
 # Define 2 color providers cycling through palette rainbow with white
 # 'col2' is shifted by 1 color from 'col1'
-color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
-color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 col2.next = 1           # Writing 1 to 'next' actually advances the color
 
 # Using beacon_animation to move a shutter from left to right

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_6_30_shutter_central_rotating_colors.anim

@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len,
 
 # Define 2 color providers cycling through palette rainbow with white
 # 'col2' is shifted by 1 color from 'col1'
-color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
-color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 col2.next = 1           # Writing 1 to 'next' actually advances the color
 
 # Using beacon_animation to move a shutter from in to out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_6_40_shutter_central_inoutin.anim

@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len,
 
 # Define 2 color providers cycling through palette rainbow with white
 # 'col2' is shifted by 1 color from 'col1'
-color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col1 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
-color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color col2 = color_cycle(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 col2.next = 1           # Writing 1 to 'next' actually advances the color
 
 # Using beacon_animation to move a shutter from in to out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_7_40_crenel_colors.anim

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # @desc Crenel static with variable color
 
 # Define a color attribute that cycles over time, cycle is 5 seconds
-color rainbow_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W2, cycle_period=5s)
+color rainbow_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W2, period=5s)
 
 # Define a simple crenel 2+2
 animation back = crenel_animation(

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_7_50_crenel_opacity.anim

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ animation mask = crenel_animation(
 )
 
 # Define a smooth palette using PALETTE_RAINBOW_W (7 colors + white)
-color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, cycle_period=0)
+color rainbow_rich_color = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW_W, period=0)
 # Define a gradient across the whole strip and use crenel as opacity mask
 animation pattern = palette_gradient_animation(
     color_source = rainbow_rich_color       # use the rainow pattern

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_8_10_template_cylon_simple.anim

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# @desc Template example fir Cylon-style scanning eye
+# @desc Template example for Cylon-style scanning eye
 
 # Define a full template with parameters: eye_color, back_color, period, priority
 template animation cylon_eye {

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_8_20_template_color_cycle.anim

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 # @desc Rainbow colors cycling with custom palette
 
-# Define a full template with parameters: colors, cycle_period
+# Define a full template with parameters: colors, period
 template animation color_cycle2 {
     param colors type palette
-    param cycle_period default 5s
+    param period default 5s
 
     # Define a color attribute that cycles over time, cycle is 5 seconds
-    color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=cycle_period)
+    color rainbow_color = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=period)
 
     # Define a solid background with this dynamic color
     animation back = solid(color=rainbow_color)
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ palette rgb = [
   0x0080FF        # Blue
 ]
 
-animation main = color_cycle2(colors = rgb, cycle_period = 2s)
+animation main = color_cycle2(colors = rgb, period = 2s)
 run main

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/anim_tutorials/chap_8_30_template_shutter_bidir_flags.anim

@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ template animation shutter_bidir {
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = period)
 
   # Define two rotating palettes, shifted by one color
-  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
-  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   col2.next = 1     # move 'col2' to the next color so it's shifte by one compared to 'col1'
 
   # Shutter moving in in-out

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/ANIMATION_CLASS_HIERARCHY.md

@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ template animation fade_effect {
   # 'duration' is implicit - no need to declare
   set oscillator = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=duration)
   
-  color col = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   animation test = solid(color=col)
   test.opacity = oscillator  # 'opacity' is also implicit
   
@@ -386,35 +386,35 @@ Cycles through a palette of colors with brutal switching. Inherits from `ColorPr
 
 | Parameter | Type | Default | Constraints | Description |
 |-----------|------|---------|-------------|-------------|
-| `palette` | bytes | default palette | - | Palette bytes in AARRGGBB format |
+| `colors` | bytes | default palette | - | Palette bytes in AARRGGBB format |
-| `cycle_period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = manual only) |
+| `period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = manual only) |
 | `next` | int | 0 | - | Write 1 to move to next color manually, or any number to go forward or backwards by `n` colors |
 | `palette_size` | int | 3 | read-only | Number of colors in the palette (automatically updated when palette changes) |
 | *(inherits brightness from ColorProvider)* | | | | |
 
 **Note**: The `get_color_for_value()` method accepts values in the 0-255 range for value-based color mapping.
 
-**Modes**: Auto-cycle (`cycle_period > 0`) or Manual-only (`cycle_period = 0`)
+**Modes**: Auto-cycle (`period > 0`) or Manual-only (`period = 0`)
 
 #### Usage Examples
 
 ```berry
 # RGB cycle with brutal switching
 color rgb_cycle = color_cycle(
-  palette=bytes("FF0000FF" "FF00FF00" "FFFF0000"),
+  colors=bytes("FF0000FF" "FF00FF00" "FFFF0000"),
-  cycle_period=4s
+  period=4s
 )
 
 # Custom warm colors
 color warm_cycle = color_cycle(
-  palette=bytes("FF4500FF" "FF8C00FF" "FFFF00"),
+  colors=bytes("FF4500FF" "FF8C00FF" "FFFF00"),
-  cycle_period=3s
+  period=3s
 )
 
 # Mixed colors in AARRGGBB format
 color mixed_cycle = color_cycle(
-  palette=bytes("FFFF0000" "FF00FF00" "FF0000FF"),
+  colors=bytes("FFFF0000" "FF00FF00" "FF0000FF"),
-  cycle_period=2s
+  period=2s
 )
 ```
 
@@ -424,8 +424,8 @@ Generates colors from predefined palettes with smooth transitions and profession
 
 | Parameter | Type | Default | Constraints | Description |
 |-----------|------|---------|-------------|-------------|
-| `palette` | bytes | rainbow palette | - | Palette bytes or predefined palette constant |
+| `colors` | bytes | rainbow palette | - | Palette bytes or predefined palette constant |
-| `cycle_period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = value-based only) |
+| `period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = value-based only) |
 | `transition_type` | int | animation.LINEAR | enum: [animation.LINEAR, animation.SINE] | LINEAR=constant speed, SINE=smooth ease-in/ease-out |
 | *(inherits brightness from ColorProvider)* | | | | |
 
@@ -442,16 +442,16 @@ Generates colors from predefined palettes with smooth transitions and profession
 ```berry
 # Rainbow palette with smooth ease-in/ease-out transitions
 color rainbow_colors = rich_palette(
-  palette=PALETTE_RAINBOW,
+  colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW,
-  cycle_period=5s,
+  period=5s,
   transition_type=SINE,
   brightness=255
 )
 
 # Fire effect with linear (constant speed) transitions
 color fire_colors = rich_palette(
-  palette=PALETTE_FIRE,
+  colors=PALETTE_FIRE,
-  cycle_period=3s,
+  period=3s,
   transition_type=LINEAR,
   brightness=200
 )
@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ color deep_breath = breathe_color(
 )
 
 # Using dynamic base color
-color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(palette=bytes("FF0000FF" "FF00FF00" "FFFF0000"), cycle_period=5s)
+color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(colors=bytes("FF0000FF" "FF00FF00" "FFFF0000"), period=5s)
 color breathing_rainbow = breathe_color(
   base_color=rainbow_cycle,
   min_brightness=30,
@@ -634,7 +634,7 @@ meter.color_source = rainbow
 meter.level = 128
 
 # Meter with peak hold (1 second)
-color fire_colors = rich_palette(palette=PALETTE_FIRE)
+color fire_colors = rich_palette(colors=PALETTE_FIRE)
 animation vu_meter = gradient_meter_animation(peak_hold=1000)
 vu_meter.color_source = fire_colors
 
@@ -962,14 +962,14 @@ Creates smooth color transitions using rich palette data with direct parameter a
 
 | Parameter | Type | Default | Constraints | Description |
 |-----------|------|---------|-------------|-------------|
-| `palette` | bytes | rainbow palette | - | Palette bytes or predefined palette |
+| `colors` | bytes | rainbow palette | - | Palette bytes or predefined palette |
-| `cycle_period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = value-based only) |
+| `period` | int | 5000 | min: 0 | Cycle time in ms (0 = value-based only) |
 | `transition_type` | int | animation.LINEAR | enum: [animation.LINEAR, animation.SINE] | LINEAR=constant speed, SINE=smooth ease-in/ease-out |
 | `brightness` | int | 255 | 0-255 | Overall brightness scaling |
 | *(inherits all Animation parameters)* | | | | |
 
 **Special Features**: 
-- Direct parameter access (set `anim.palette` instead of `anim.color.palette`)
+- Direct parameter access (set `anim.colors` instead of `anim.color.colors`)
 - Parameters are automatically forwarded to internal `RichPaletteColorProvider`
 - Access to specialized methods via `anim.color_provider.method_name()`
 

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/ANIMATION_DEVELOPMENT.md

@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ class MyColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # Mark LUT as dirty when parameters change
   def on_param_changed(name, value)
     super(self).on_param_changed(name, value)
-    if name == "palette" || name == "transition_type"
+    if name == "colors" || name == "transition_type"
       self._lut_dirty = true  # Inherited from ColorProvider
     end
   end

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/DSL_REFERENCE.md

@@ -373,8 +373,8 @@ color my_white = white              # Reference to predefined color
 
 # Color providers for dynamic colors
 color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(
-  palette=bytes("FFFF0000" "FF00FF00" "FF0000FF")
+  colors=bytes("FFFF0000" "FF00FF00" "FF0000FF")
-  cycle_period=5s
+  period=5s
 )
 color breathing_red = breathe_color(
   base_color=red
@@ -485,8 +485,8 @@ animation.register_user_function("custom_palette", create_custom_palette)
 ```berry
 # Use in DSL
 animation dynamic_anim = rich_palette(
-  palette=custom_palette(0xFF0000, 200)
+  colors=custom_palette(0xFF0000, 200)
-  cycle_period=3s
+  period=3s
 )
 ```
 
@@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ sequence cylon_eye repeat forever {
 # Option 3: Parametric repeat count
 sequence rainbow_cycle repeat palette.size times {
   play animation for 1s
-  palette.next = 1
+  colors.next = 1
 }
 ```
 
@@ -1064,7 +1064,7 @@ template animation shutter_effect {
   set strip_len = strip_length()
   set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = duration)
   
-  color col = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   
   animation shutter = beacon_animation(
     color = col
@@ -1136,7 +1136,7 @@ template animation fade_effect {
   # 'duration' is an implicit parameter - no need to declare it
   set oscillator = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=255, duration=duration)
   
-  color col = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   animation test = solid(color=col)
   
   # 'opacity' is also implicit

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/DSL_TRANSPILATION.md

@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ template animation shutter_effect {
   param duration type time min 0 max 3600 default 5 nillable false
   
   set strip_len = strip_length()
-  color col = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   
   animation shutter = beacon_animation(
     color = col
@@ -351,8 +351,8 @@ class shutter_effect_animation : animation.engine_proxy
     
     var strip_len_ = animation.strip_length(engine)
     var col_ = animation.color_cycle(engine)
-    col_.palette = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
+    col_.colors = animation.create_closure_value(engine, def (engine) return self.colors end)
-    col_.cycle_period = 0
+    col_.period = 0
     
     var shutter_ = animation.beacon_animation(engine)
     shutter_.color = col_

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/EXAMPLES.md

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ palette fire_colors = [
   (255, 0xFFFF00)   # Yellow
 ]
 
-animation fire_effect = palette_animation(palette=fire_colors, period=2s, intensity=255)
+animation fire_effect = palette_animation(colors=fire_colors, period=2s, intensity=255)
 run fire_effect
 ```
 
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ set cosine_val = cosine_osc(min_value=0, max_value=27, duration=5s)
 
 # Create color cycle
 palette eye_palette = [red, yellow, green, violet]
-color eye_color = color_cycle(palette=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)
 
 # Create beacon animation
 animation red_eye = beacon_animation(
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ run nested_pattern
 set triangle_pos = triangle(min_value=0, max_value=29, period=3s)
 set cosine_pos = cosine_osc(min_value=0, max_value=29, period=3s)
 
-color eye_color = color_cycle(palette=[red, yellow, green, blue], cycle_period=0)
+color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=[red, yellow, green, blue], period=0)
 animation moving_eye = beacon_animation(
   color=eye_color
   pos=triangle_pos
@@ -445,15 +445,15 @@ template breathing_rainbow {
   param base_brightness
   
   # Create rainbow palette
-  palette rainbow = [
+  colors rainbow = [
     (0, red), (42, orange), (85, yellow)
     (128, green), (170, blue), (213, purple), (255, red)
   ]
   
   # Create cycling rainbow color
   color rainbow_cycle = color_cycle(
-    palette=rainbow
+    colors=rainbow
-    cycle_period=cycle_time
+    period=cycle_time
   )
   
   # Create breathing animation with rainbow colors

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/QUICK_START.md

@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ Create smooth color transitions:
 ```berry
 # Use predefined rainbow palette
 animation rainbow_cycle = rich_palette(
-  palette=PALETTE_RAINBOW
+  colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  cycle_period=5s
+  period=5s
   transition_type=1
 )
 
@@ -53,8 +53,8 @@ palette sunset = [
 
 # Create palette animation
 animation sunset_glow = rich_palette(
-  palette=sunset
+  colors=sunset
-  cycle_period=8s
+  period=8s
   transition_type=1
 )
 
@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@ run breathing
 ### Fire Effect
 ```berry
 animation fire = rich_palette(
-  palette=PALETTE_FIRE
+  colors=PALETTE_FIRE
-  cycle_period=2s
+  period=2s
   transition_type=1
 )
 
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ template animation shutter_effect {
   param duration type time min 0 max 3600 default 5 nillable false
   
   set strip_len = strip_length()
-  color col = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)
+  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)
   
   animation shutter = beacon_animation(
     color = col

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/TRANSPILER_ARCHITECTURE.md

@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ _detect_and_cache_symbol(name)
 
 **Palette Detection:**
 ```berry
-# DSL: animation rainbow = rich_palette_animation(palette=PALETTE_RAINBOW)
+# DSL: animation rainbow = rich_palette_animation(colors=PALETTE_RAINBOW)
 # Detection: PALETTE_RAINBOW exists in animation module, isinstance(obj, bytes)
 # Result: SymbolEntry("PALETTE_RAINBOW", "palette", bytes_instance, true)
 # Reference: "animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW"

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/berry_animation_docs/USER_FUNCTIONS.md

@@ -164,8 +164,8 @@ dim_blue.opacity = bright(30)
 ```berry
 def custom_fire(engine, intensity, speed)
   var color_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
-  color_provider.palette = animation.PALETTE_FIRE
+  color_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_FIRE
-  color_provider.cycle_period = speed
+  color_provider.period = speed
   
   var fire_anim = animation.filled(engine)
   fire_anim.color_provider = color_provider
@@ -237,8 +237,8 @@ right_pulse.position = pulse_at(25, 3, 2000)
 def rainbow_twinkle(engine, base_speed, twinkle_density)
   # Create base rainbow animation
   var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
-  rainbow_provider.palette = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
+  rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  rainbow_provider.cycle_period = base_speed
+  rainbow_provider.period = base_speed
   
   var base_anim = animation.filled(engine)
   base_anim.color_provider = rainbow_provider
@@ -289,10 +289,10 @@ animation.register_user_function("custom_palette", create_custom_palette)
 ```
 
 ```berry
-# Use dynamic palette in DSL
+# Use dynamic colors in DSL
 animation gradient_effect = rich_palette(
-  palette=custom_palette(0xFF6B35, 5, 255)
+  colors=custom_palette(0xFF6B35, 5, 255)
-  cycle_period=4s
+  period=4s
 )
 
 run gradient_effect

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations/fire.be

@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ class FireAnimation : animation.animation
           # Create default fire palette on demand
           var fire_provider = animation.rich_palette(self.engine)
           fire_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_FIRE
-          fire_provider.cycle_period = 0  # Use value-based color mapping, not time-based
+          fire_provider.period = 0  # Use value-based color mapping, not time-based
           fire_provider.transition_type = 1  # Use sine transition (smooth)
           fire_provider.brightness = 255
           resolved_color = fire_provider

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations/noise.be

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class NoiseAnimation : animation.animation
     if self.color == nil
       var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
       rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-      rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+      rainbow_provider.period = 5000
       rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1
       rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
       self.color = rainbow_provider
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ class NoiseAnimation : animation.animation
       
       var gradient_provider = animation.rich_palette(self.engine)
       gradient_provider.colors = palette
-      gradient_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+      gradient_provider.period = 5000
       gradient_provider.transition_type = 1
       gradient_provider.brightness = 255
       
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ def noise_rainbow(engine)
   # Set up rainbow color provider
   var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
   rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+  rainbow_provider.period = 5000
   rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1
   rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
   anim.color = rainbow_provider
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ def noise_fractal(engine)
   # Set up rainbow color provider
   var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
   rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+  rainbow_provider.period = 5000
   rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1
   rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
   anim.color = rainbow_provider

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations/rich_palette_animation.be

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ class RichPaletteAnimation : animation.animation
   static var PARAMS = animation.enc_params({
     # RichPaletteColorProvider parameters (forwarded to internal provider)
     "colors": {"type": "instance", "default": nil},
-    "cycle_period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},
+    "period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},
     "transition_type": {"enum": [animation.LINEAR, animation.SINE], "default": animation.SINE},
     "brightness": {"min": 0, "max": 255, "default": 255}
   })
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class RichPaletteAnimation : animation.animation
   def on_param_changed(name, value)
     super(self).on_param_changed(name, value)
     # Forward rich palette parameters to internal color provider
-    if name == "colors" || name == "cycle_period" || name == "transition_type" || 
+    if name == "colors" || name == "period" || name == "transition_type" || 
        name == "brightness"
       # Set parameter on internal color provider
       self.color_provider.set_param(name, value)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations/wave.be

@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ def wave_rainbow_sine(engine)
   # Set up rainbow color provider
   var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
   rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+  rainbow_provider.period = 5000
   rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1  # sine transition
   rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
   anim.color = rainbow_provider

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations_future/plasma.be

@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ class PlasmaAnimation : animation.animation
     if self.color == nil
       var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(self.engine)
       rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-      rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+      rainbow_provider.period = 5000
       rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1
       rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
       self.color = rainbow_provider
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ class PlasmaAnimation : animation.animation
       # Reset to default rainbow palette when color is set to nil
       var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(self.engine)
       rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-      rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+      rainbow_provider.period = 5000
       rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1
       rainbow_provider.brightness = 255
       # Set the parameter directly to avoid recursion

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/animations_future/sparkle.be

@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ end
 def sparkle_rainbow(engine)
   var rainbow_provider = animation.rich_palette(engine)
   rainbow_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-  rainbow_provider.cycle_period = 5000
+  rainbow_provider.period = 5000
   rainbow_provider.transition_type = 1  # sine transition
   
   var anim = animation.sparkle_animation(engine)

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/providers/color_cycle_color_provider.be

@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
 # No transitions or interpolation - just instant color changes.
 #
 # Modes:
-# - Auto-cycle: cycle_period > 0 - colors change automatically at regular intervals
+# - Auto-cycle: period > 0 - colors change automatically at regular intervals
-# - Manual-only: cycle_period = 0 - colors only change when 'next' parameter is set to 1
+# - Manual-only: period = 0 - colors only change when 'next' parameter is set to 1
 #
 # Follows the parameterized class specification:
 # - Constructor takes only 'engine' parameter
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ class ColorCycleColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # Parameter definitions
   static var PARAMS = animation.enc_params({
     "colors": {"type": "bytes", "default":nil},
-    "cycle_period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},  # 0 = manual only, >0 = auto cycle time in ms
+    "period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},  # 0 = manual only, >0 = auto cycle time in ms
     "next": {"default": 0},  # Write `<n>` to move to next <n> colors
     "palette_size": {"type": "int", "default": 3}  # Read-only: number of colors in palette
   })
@@ -127,12 +127,12 @@ class ColorCycleColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # @return int - Color in ARGB format (0xAARRGGBB)
   def produce_value(name, time_ms)
     # Get parameter values using virtual member access
-    var cycle_period = self.cycle_period
+    var period = self.period
     
     # Get the number of colors in the palette
     var palette_size = self._get_palette_size()
 
-    if (palette_size <= 1) || (cycle_period == 0)          # no cycling stop here
+    if (palette_size <= 1) || (period == 0)          # no cycling stop here
       var idx = self.current_index
       if (idx >= palette_size)    idx = palette_size - 1    end
       if (idx < 0)                idx = 0                   end
@@ -148,8 +148,8 @@ class ColorCycleColorProvider : animation.color_provider
     end
     
     # Auto-cycle mode: calculate which color to show based on time (brutal switching using integer math)
-    var time_in_cycle = time_ms % cycle_period
+    var time_in_cycle = time_ms % period
-    var color_index = tasmota.scale_uint(time_in_cycle, 0, cycle_period - 1, 0, palette_size - 1)
+    var color_index = tasmota.scale_uint(time_in_cycle, 0, period - 1, 0, palette_size - 1)
     
     # Clamp to valid range (safety check)
     if color_index >= palette_size
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ class ColorCycleColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   
   # String representation of the provider
   def tostring()
-    return f"ColorCycleColorProvider(palette_size={self._get_palette_size()}, cycle_period={self.cycle_period}, mode={self.cycle_period ? 'manual' :: 'auto'}, current_index={self.current_index})"
+    return f"ColorCycleColorProvider(palette_size={self._get_palette_size()}, period={self.period}, mode={self.period ? 'manual' :: 'auto'}, current_index={self.current_index})"
   end
 end
 

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/providers/rich_palette_color_provider.be

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ import "./core/param_encoder" as encode_constraints
 #@ solidify:RichPaletteColorProvider,weak
 class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # Non-parameter instance variables only
-  var _slots_arr        # Constructed array of timestamp slots, based on cycle_period
+  var _slots_arr        # Constructed array of timestamp slots, based on period
   var _value_arr        # Constructed array of value slots (always 0-255 range)
   var _slots            # Number of slots in the palette
   var _current_color    # Current interpolated color (calculated during update)
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # Parameter definitions
   static var PARAMS = animation.enc_params({
     "colors": {"type": "bytes", "default": nil},  # Palette bytes or predefined palette constant
-    "cycle_period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},  # 5 seconds default, 0 = value-based only
+    "period": {"min": 0, "default": 5000},  # 5 seconds default, 0 = value-based only
     "transition_type": {"enum": [animation.LINEAR, animation.SINE], "default": animation.LINEAR}
     # brightness parameter inherited from ColorProvider base class
   })
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # @param value: any - New value of the parameter
   def on_param_changed(name, value)
     super(self).on_param_changed(name, value)
-    if name == "cycle_period" || name == "colors"
+    if name == "period" || name == "colors"
       if (self._slots_arr != nil) || (self._value_arr != nil)
         # only if they were already computed
         self._recompute_palette()
@@ -120,14 +120,14 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   
   # Recompute palette slots and metadata
   def _recompute_palette()
-    # Compute slots_arr based on 'cycle_period'
+    # Compute slots_arr based on 'period'
-    var cycle_period = self.cycle_period
+    var period = self.period
     var palette_bytes = self._get_palette_bytes()
     self._slots = size(palette_bytes) / 4
 
     # Recompute palette with new cycle period (only if > 0 for time-based cycling)
-    if cycle_period > 0 && palette_bytes != nil
+    if period > 0 && palette_bytes != nil
-      self._slots_arr = self._parse_palette(0, cycle_period - 1)
+      self._slots_arr = self._parse_palette(0, period - 1)
     else
       self._slots_arr = nil
     end
@@ -271,11 +271,11 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
     end
     
     # Get parameter values using virtual member access
-    var cycle_period = self.cycle_period
+    var period = self.period
     var brightness = self.brightness
     
-    # If cycle_period is 0, return static color (first color in palette)
+    # If period is 0, return static color (first color in palette)
-    if cycle_period == 0
+    if period == 0
       var bgrt0 = palette_bytes.get(0, 4)
       var r = (bgrt0 >>  8) & 0xFF
       var g = (bgrt0 >> 16) & 0xFF
@@ -295,7 +295,7 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
     
     # Calculate position in cycle using start_time
     var elapsed = time_ms - self.start_time
-    var past = elapsed % cycle_period
+    var past = elapsed % period
     
     # Find slot (exact algorithm from Animate_palette)
     var slots = self._slots
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@ class RichPaletteColorProvider : animation.color_provider
   # String representation
   def tostring()
     try
-      return f"RichPaletteColorProvider(slots={self._slots}, cycle_period={self.cycle_period})"
+      return f"RichPaletteColorProvider(slots={self._slots}, period={self.period})"
     except ..
       return "RichPaletteColorProvider(uninitialized)"
     end

lib/libesp32/berry_animation/src/solidify/solidified_animation.h

@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ static const bvalue be_ktab_class_RichPaletteAnimation[13] = {
   /* K6   */  be_nested_str_weak(start),
   /* K7   */  be_nested_str_weak(on_param_changed),
   /* K8   */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
-  /* K9   */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+  /* K9   */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
   /* K10  */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
   /* K11  */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),
   /* K12  */  be_nested_str_weak(set_param),
@@ -463,10 +463,10 @@ be_local_class(RichPaletteAnimation,
         { be_const_key_weak(PARAMS, -1), be_const_simple_instance(be_nested_simple_instance(&be_class_map, {
         be_const_map( *     be_nested_map(4,
     ( (struct bmapnode*) &(const bmapnode[]) {
-        { be_const_key_weak(transition_type, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(1400050200010005) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(period, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
         { be_const_key_weak(colors, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(0C0605) },
         { be_const_key_weak(brightness, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(07000001FF0001FF00) },
-        { be_const_key_weak(cycle_period, 0), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(transition_type, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(1400050200010005) },
     }))    ) } )) },
         { be_const_key_weak(color_provider, -1), be_const_var(0) },
     })),
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ be_local_closure(noise_rainbow,   /* name */
     /* K2   */  be_nested_str_weak(rich_palette),
     /* K3   */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
     /* K4   */  be_nested_str_weak(PALETTE_RAINBOW),
-    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
     /* K6   */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
     /* K7   */  be_const_int(1),
     /* K8   */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),
@@ -1768,7 +1768,7 @@ static const bvalue be_ktab_class_FireAnimation[47] = {
   /* K38  */  be_nested_str_weak(rich_palette),
   /* K39  */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
   /* K40  */  be_nested_str_weak(PALETTE_FIRE),
-  /* K41  */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+  /* K41  */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
   /* K42  */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
   /* K43  */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),
   /* K44  */  be_nested_str_weak(is_color_provider),
@@ -2401,8 +2401,8 @@ static const bvalue be_ktab_class_RichPaletteColorProvider[58] = {
   /* K26  */  be_nested_str_weak(_X2C_X23_X2502X_X2502X_X2502X_X20_X25_X2E1f_X25_X25),
   /* K27  */  be_const_real_hex(0x41200000),
   /* K28  */  be_nested_str_weak(_X29_X3B),
-  /* K29  */  be_nested_str_weak(RichPaletteColorProvider_X28slots_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20cycle_period_X3D_X25s_X29),
+  /* K29  */  be_nested_str_weak(RichPaletteColorProvider_X28slots_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20period_X3D_X25s_X29),
-  /* K30  */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+  /* K30  */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
   /* K31  */  be_nested_str_weak(RichPaletteColorProvider_X28uninitialized_X29),
   /* K32  */  be_nested_str_weak(_current_color),
   /* K33  */  be_nested_str_weak(_get_color_at_index),
@@ -3596,7 +3596,7 @@ be_local_class(RichPaletteColorProvider,
         { be_const_key_weak(PARAMS, -1), be_const_simple_instance(be_nested_simple_instance(&be_class_map, {
         be_const_map( *     be_nested_map(3,
     ( (struct bmapnode*) &(const bmapnode[]) {
-        { be_const_key_weak(cycle_period, 1), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(period, 1), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
         { be_const_key_weak(transition_type, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(1400010200010005) },
         { be_const_key_weak(colors, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(0C0602) },
     }))    ) } )) },
@@ -3722,7 +3722,7 @@ be_local_closure(unregister_event_handler,   /* name */
 
 // compact class 'ColorCycleColorProvider' ktab size: 27, total: 54 (saved 216 bytes)
 static const bvalue be_ktab_class_ColorCycleColorProvider[27] = {
-  /* K0   */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+  /* K0   */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
   /* K1   */  be_nested_str_weak(_get_palette_size),
   /* K2   */  be_const_int(1),
   /* K3   */  be_const_int(0),
@@ -3732,7 +3732,7 @@ static const bvalue be_ktab_class_ColorCycleColorProvider[27] = {
   /* K7   */  be_nested_str_weak(apply_brightness),
   /* K8   */  be_nested_str_weak(tasmota),
   /* K9   */  be_nested_str_weak(scale_uint),
-  /* K10  */  be_nested_str_weak(ColorCycleColorProvider_X28palette_size_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20cycle_period_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20mode_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20current_index_X3D_X25s_X29),
+  /* K10  */  be_nested_str_weak(ColorCycleColorProvider_X28palette_size_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20period_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20mode_X3D_X25s_X2C_X20current_index_X3D_X25s_X29),
   /* K11  */  be_nested_str_weak(manual),
   /* K12  */  be_nested_str_weak(auto),
   /* K13  */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
@@ -4205,10 +4205,10 @@ be_local_class(ColorCycleColorProvider,
         { be_const_key_weak(PARAMS, -1), be_const_simple_instance(be_nested_simple_instance(&be_class_map, {
         be_const_map( *     be_nested_map(4,
     ( (struct bmapnode*) &(const bmapnode[]) {
-        { be_const_key_weak(next, 2), be_const_bytes_instance(040000) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(period, 2), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
         { be_const_key_weak(colors, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(0C0602) },
-        { be_const_key_weak(palette_size, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(0C000300) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(palette_size, 3), be_const_bytes_instance(0C000300) },
-        { be_const_key_weak(cycle_period, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(050000018813) },
+        { be_const_key_weak(next, -1), be_const_bytes_instance(040000) },
     }))    ) } )) },
         { be_const_key_weak(init, -1), be_const_closure(class_ColorCycleColorProvider_init_closure) },
         { be_const_key_weak(produce_value, 0), be_const_closure(class_ColorCycleColorProvider_produce_value_closure) },
@@ -7843,7 +7843,7 @@ static const bvalue be_ktab_class_NoiseAnimation[49] = {
   /* K12  */  be_nested_str_weak(rich_palette),
   /* K13  */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
   /* K14  */  be_nested_str_weak(PALETTE_RAINBOW),
-  /* K15  */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+  /* K15  */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
   /* K16  */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
   /* K17  */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),
   /* K18  */  be_nested_str_weak(int),
@@ -10610,7 +10610,7 @@ be_local_closure(wave_rainbow_sine,   /* name */
     /* K2   */  be_nested_str_weak(rich_palette),
     /* K3   */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
     /* K4   */  be_nested_str_weak(PALETTE_RAINBOW),
-    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
     /* K6   */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
     /* K7   */  be_const_int(1),
     /* K8   */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),
@@ -17956,7 +17956,7 @@ be_local_closure(noise_fractal,   /* name */
     /* K2   */  be_nested_str_weak(rich_palette),
     /* K3   */  be_nested_str_weak(colors),
     /* K4   */  be_nested_str_weak(PALETTE_RAINBOW),
-    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(cycle_period),
+    /* K5   */  be_nested_str_weak(period),
     /* K6   */  be_nested_str_weak(transition_type),
     /* K7   */  be_const_int(1),
     /* K8   */  be_nested_str_weak(brightness),

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

@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
     var custom_palette = bytes("FFFF0000FF00FF00")  # Red and Green in AARRGGBB format
     var custom_provider = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     custom_provider.colors = custom_palette
-    custom_provider.cycle_period = 2000
+    custom_provider.period = 2000
     
     var anim2 = animation.solid(engine)
     anim2.color = custom_provider
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
     
     # Check provider properties
     self.assert_equal(color_provider2._get_palette_size(), 2, "Custom colors has 2 colors")
-    self.assert_equal(color_provider2.cycle_period, 2000, "Custom cycle period is 2000ms")
+    self.assert_equal(color_provider2.period, 2000, "Custom cycle period is 2000ms")
   end
   
   def test_update_and_render()
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
     var colors = bytes("FFFF0000FF0000FF")  # Red and Blue in AARRGGBB format
     var provider = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     provider.colors = colors
-    provider.cycle_period = 1000  # 1 second cycle
+    provider.period = 1000  # 1 second cycle
     
     var anim = animation.solid(engine)
     anim.color = provider
@@ -138,12 +138,12 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
   end
   
   def test_manual_only_mode()
-    print("Testing manual-only mode (cycle_period = 0)...")
+    print("Testing manual-only mode (period = 0)...")
     
     # Create animation with manual-only color provider
     var manual_provider = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     manual_provider.colors = bytes("FF0000FFFF00FF00FFFF0000")  # Blue, Green, Red in AARRGGBB format
-    manual_provider.cycle_period = 0  # Manual-only mode
+    manual_provider.period = 0  # Manual-only mode
     
     var manual_anim = animation.solid(engine)
     manual_anim.color = manual_provider
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
     # Test direct creation without factory method (following new parameterized pattern)
     var provider = animation.color_cycle(engine)
     provider.colors = bytes("FF0000FFFF00FF00FFFF0000")  # Blue, Green, Red in AARRGGBB format
-    provider.cycle_period = 3000  # 3 second cycle period
+    provider.period = 3000  # 3 second cycle period
     
     var anim = animation.solid(engine)
     anim.color = provider
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ class ColorCycleAnimationTest
     
     # Check provider properties
     self.assert_equal(color_provider3._get_palette_size(), 3, "Palette has 3 colors")
-    self.assert_equal(color_provider3.cycle_period, 3000, "Cycle period is 3000ms")
+    self.assert_equal(color_provider3.period, 3000, "Cycle period is 3000ms")
     
     # Check animation properties
     self.assert_equal(anim.priority, 10, "Priority is 10")

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

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ def test_color_cycle_bytes_format()
   assert(custom_color3 == 0xFFFFFF00, f"Custom color 3 should be 0xFFFFFF00 (alpha forced), got 0x{custom_color3:08X}")
   
   # Test 6: Test auto-cycle mode
-  provider.cycle_period = 4000  # 4 seconds for 4 colors = 1 second per color
+  provider.period = 4000  # 4 seconds for 4 colors = 1 second per color
   
   # At time 0, should be first color
   engine.time_ms = 0
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ def test_color_cycle_bytes_format()
   assert(cycle_color3 == custom_color3, f"Cycle color at t=3000 should match fourth color")
   
   # Test 7: Test manual mode
-  provider.cycle_period = 0  # Manual mode
+  provider.period = 0  # Manual mode
   provider.current_index = 1
   
   var manual_color = provider.produce_value("color", 5000)

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

@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ def test_crenel_with_dynamic_color_provider()
   # Create a palette color provider that changes over time
   var palette_provider = animation.color_cycle(engine)
   palette_provider.colors = bytes("FF0000FFFF00FF00FFFF0000FFFFFF00")  # BGRY palette in AARRGGBB format
-  palette_provider.cycle_period = 2000  # 2 second cycle
+  palette_provider.period = 2000  # 2 second cycle
   
   # Create animation with new parameterized pattern
   var crenel = animation.crenel_animation(engine)

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

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ def test_demo_shutter_patterns()
                      "    param colors type palette\n" +
                      "    param duration\n" +
                      "    \n" +
-                     "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+                     "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, period=0)\n" +
                      "    animation test_anim = solid(color=col1)\n" +
                      "    \n" +
                      "    sequence shutter_seq repeat forever {\n" +
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ def test_demo_shutter_patterns()
   
   # Test 2: The col1.next = 1 pattern
   print("  Testing color.next assignment...")
-  var color_next = "color col1 = color_cycle(palette=[red, green], cycle_period=0)\n" +
+  var color_next = "color col1 = color_cycle(palette=[red, green], period=0)\n" +
                    "col1.next = 1\n" +
                    "animation test_anim = solid(color=col1)\n" +
                    "run test_anim"
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ def test_demo_shutter_patterns()
                       "    set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2\n" +
                       "    set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = duration)\n" +
                       "    \n" +
-                      "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+                      "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, period=0)\n" +
                       "    \n" +
                       "    animation shutter_anim = beacon_animation(\n" +
                       "      color = col1\n" +
@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ def test_demo_shutter_patterns()
                      "    set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2\n" +
                      "    set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len, duration = duration)\n" +
                      "    \n" +
-                     "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+                     "    color col1 = color_cycle(palette=colors, period=0)\n" +
-                     "    color col2 = color_cycle(palette=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+                     "    color col2 = color_cycle(palette=colors, period=0)\n" +
                      "    col2.next = 1\n" +
                      "    \n" +
                      "    animation shutter_inout = beacon_animation(\n" +

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

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ def test_palette_newline_entries()
     "  (192, 0x00AA00)\n" +
     "  (255, 0x00FF00)\n" +
     "]\n" +
-    "color stream_color = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, cycle_period=2s)\n" +
+    "color stream_color = rich_palette(colors=matrix_greens, period=2s)\n" +
     "animation stream = solid(color=stream_color)\n" +
     "run stream"
   
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ def test_color_provider_newline_syntax()
     "palette test_palette = [(0, 0x000000), (255, 0xFFFFFF)]\n" +
     "color dynamic_color = rich_palette(\n" +
     "  colors=test_palette\n" +
-    "  cycle_period=2s\n" +
+    "  period=2s\n" +
     "  transition_type=LINEAR\n" +
     "  brightness=255\n" +
     ")\n" +
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ def test_color_provider_newline_syntax()
   assert(berry_code != nil, "Should compile color provider with newline syntax")
   assert(string.find(berry_code, "var dynamic_color_ = animation.rich_palette(engine)") >= 0, "Should generate color provider creation")
   assert(string.find(berry_code, "dynamic_color_.colors = test_palette_") >= 0, "Should generate palette assignment")
-  assert(string.find(berry_code, "dynamic_color_.cycle_period = 2000") >= 0, "Should generate cycle_period assignment")
+  assert(string.find(berry_code, "dynamic_color_.period = 2000") >= 0, "Should generate period assignment")
   
   print("✓ Color provider newline syntax test passed")
   return true
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ def test_complex_example()
     "\n" +
     "color stream_pattern = rich_palette(\n" +
     "  colors=matrix_greens\n" +
-    "  cycle_period=2s\n" +
+    "  period=2s\n" +
     "  transition_type=LINEAR\n" +
     "  brightness=255\n" +
     ")\n" +

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

@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ def test_complex_scenario()
   var dsl_source = "# Complex cylon eye with restart functionality\n" +
     "set strip_len = strip_length()\n" +
     "palette eye_palette = [ red, yellow, green, violet ]\n" +
-    "color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+    "color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)\n" +
     "set cosine_val = cosine_osc(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = 5s)\n" +
     "set triangle_val = triangle(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = 5s)\n" +
     "\n" +

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

@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  param my_color type palette\n" +
       "  param my_duration type time\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=my_color, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=my_color, period=0)\n" +
       "  animation test = pulsating_animation(color=col, period=my_duration)\n" +
       "  run test\n" +
       "}\n"
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  param colors type palette\n" +
       "  param duration type time\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
       "  animation anim = solid(color=col)\n" +
       "  \n" +
       "  sequence seq repeat forever {\n" +
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  param duration type time min 1 max 10 default 5\n" +
       "  param intensity type number min 0 max 255 default 200\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
       "  animation test = solid(color=col)\n" +
       "  test.opacity = intensity\n" +
       "  run test\n" +
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  param colors type palette\n" +
       "  param duration type time\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
       "  animation test = solid(color=col)\n" +
       "  \n" +
       "  sequence seq repeat forever {\n" +
@@ -474,7 +474,7 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  set strip_len = strip_length()\n" +
       "  set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=strip_len, duration=duration)\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
       "  animation test = beacon_animation(color=col, beacon_size=shutter_size)\n" +
       "  \n" +
       "  sequence seq repeat forever {\n" +
@@ -546,8 +546,8 @@ class DSLTemplateAnimationTest
       "  set strip_len2 = (strip_len + 1) / 2\n" +
       "  set shutter_size = sawtooth(min_value=0, max_value=strip_len, duration=duration)\n" +
       "  \n" +
-      "  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col1 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
-      "  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+      "  color col2 = color_cycle(colors=colors, period=0)\n" +
       "  col2.next = 1\n" +
       "  \n" +
       "  animation shutter = beacon_animation(\n" +

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

@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ print(repeat_berry_code)
   # Test complex cylon rainbow example
   var cylon_dsl = "set strip_len = strip_length()\n" +
     "palette eye_palette = [ red, yellow, green, violet ]\n" +
-    "color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, cycle_period=0)\n" +
+    "color eye_color = color_cycle(colors=eye_palette, period=0)\n" +
     "set cosine_val = cosine_osc(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = 5s)\n" +
     "set triangle_val = triangle(min_value = 0, max_value = strip_len - 2, duration = 5s)\n" +
     "\n" +

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

@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ class DSLValueProviderValidationTest
   def test_nested_value_providers()
     var dsl_code = 
       "# strip length 30  # TEMPORARILY DISABLED\n"
-      "animation test = pulsating_animation(color=color_cycle(colors=[0xFF0000FF, 0xFF00FF00], cycle_period=oscillator_value(min_value=1000, bad_param=456)))\n"
+      "animation test = pulsating_animation(color=color_cycle(colors=[0xFF0000FF, 0xFF00FF00], period=oscillator_value(min_value=1000, bad_param=456)))\n"
       "run test"
     
     var compilation_failed = false

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

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ assert(pixel_color == 0xFF0000FF, f"Expected 0xFF0000FF, got {pixel_color:08X}")
 print("Test 2: animation.solid with a color cycle provider")
 var cycle_provider = animation.color_cycle(mock_engine)
 cycle_provider.colors = bytes("FF0000FFFF00FF00FFFF0000")  # BGR colors in AARRGGBB format
-cycle_provider.cycle_period = 1000  # 1 second cycle period
+cycle_provider.period = 1000  # 1 second cycle period
 # Note: transition_type removed - now uses "brutal" color switching
 
 var cycle_anim = animation.solid(mock_engine)
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ assert(result, "Render should return true")
 print("Test 3: animation.solid with a rich palette provider")
 var rich_provider = animation.rich_palette(mock_engine)
 rich_provider.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW  # Use the rainbow palette
-rich_provider.cycle_period = 1000  # 1 second cycle period
+rich_provider.period = 1000  # 1 second cycle period
 # Note: transition_type removed - rich palette uses smooth transitions
 rich_provider.brightness = 255  # Full brightness
 
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ assert(result, "Render should return true")
 print("Test 4: animation.solid with a composite provider")
 var rich_provider2 = animation.rich_palette(mock_engine)
 rich_provider2.colors = animation.PALETTE_RAINBOW
-rich_provider2.cycle_period = 1000
+rich_provider2.period = 1000
 # Note: transition_type removed
 rich_provider2.brightness = 255
 

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

@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ print("Set to solid red color")
 # Set back to fire palette
 var fire_palette = animation.rich_palette(engine)
 fire_palette.colors = animation.PALETTE_FIRE
-fire_palette.cycle_period = 5000
+fire_palette.period = 5000
 fire_palette.transition_type = 1  # Use sine transition (smooth)
 fire_palette.brightness = 255
 fire.color = fire_palette