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+# This is an example animation definition yaml file
+
+animations:
+  - name: Animation1
+    description: This is the first animation
+    loop_count: 1  # Number of loops (1 for single play, 0 for infinite)
+
+    # Define the trigger for this animation.
+    # In this case, it triggers when a button is pressed.
+    trigger: button_press
+
+    # Specify whether this animation can be overridden by another animation.
+    overrideable: true
+
+    graphics:
+      - type: transition
+        from: current  # A keyvalue describing the current state
+        to: animation1_frame1.png  # Specify the new PNG image for the transition
+        duration: 10  # The amount of frames the transition will take.
+
+      - type: image
+        source: animation1_frame1.png
+        duration: 10  # The amount of frames the image will be shown.
+        # This is the initial frame of the animation.
+
+      - type: transition
+        from: animation1_frame1.png
+        to: animation1_frame2.png
+        duration: 10  # The amount of frames the transition will take.
+        # This is a transition from the initial frame to the next frame.
+        # Transitions can be used to create smooth animations.
+
+      - type: animation
+        source: animation1.gif
+        # This is an animated GIF that plays as part of the animation.
+        # It can add dynamic elements to the animation.
+
+      # You can add more graphics elements as needed for this animation.
+
+    # Additional comments or configuration options for Animation1 can go here.
+    # For example, you can specify the duration, sound effects, or other details.
+
+  - name: blink
+    description: Animation for blinking
+    loop_count: 1
+
+    trigger: idle_timer
+    
+    overrideable: true # blink can be interupted at any time
+
+    graphics:
+      - type: transition # close the eye from whatever the current state
+        from: current
+        to: eyesClosed_neutral.png
+        duration: 10
+
+      - type: image # hold eye closed
+        source: eyesClosed_neutral.png
+        duration: 20  
+
+      - type: transition # open the eye again from being closed
+        from: eyesClosed_neutral.png
+        to: neutral.png
+        duration: 10