ComfyUI Node: Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝

Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝:

The FloatControl node is designed to generate a floating-point value that dynamically changes over time, following various predefined patterns. This node is particularly useful for creating smooth transitions and animations in real-time applications, where the value needs to fluctuate between specified limits. By allowing you to define maximum, minimum, and starting values, along with the pattern of change, FloatControl offers a flexible and powerful tool for controlling value variations in a controlled manner. This node is essential for scenarios where continuous and smooth value changes are required, such as in animations, simulations, or any real-time data-driven applications.

Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Input Parameters:

maximum_value

This parameter sets the upper limit for the floating-point value that the node can output. It ensures that the generated value does not exceed this specified maximum. The default value is 1.0, with a permissible range from -10000.0 to 10000.0, and it can be adjusted in increments of 0.1. Setting an appropriate maximum value is crucial for maintaining the desired range of output values.

minimum_value

This parameter defines the lower limit for the floating-point value that the node can output. It ensures that the generated value does not fall below this specified minimum. The default value is 0.0, with a permissible range from -10000.0 to 10000.0, and it can be adjusted in increments of 0.1. Properly setting the minimum value is important for controlling the lower bound of the output range.

starting_value

This parameter specifies the initial value of the floating-point number when the node first executes. It serves as the starting point for the value's progression according to the chosen pattern. The default starting value is 0.5, with a range from -10000.0 to 10000.0, adjustable in increments of 0.1. Choosing an appropriate starting value can influence the initial behavior of the value change.

steps_per_cycle

This parameter determines the number of steps required to complete one full cycle of the value change pattern. It controls the speed and smoothness of the transition, with a default value of 30 steps, ranging from 1 to 1000. Adjusting this parameter allows you to fine-tune the temporal resolution of the value changes.

movement_type

This parameter allows you to select the pattern of value changes over time. It offers various options, such as "sine," which dictate how the value transitions between the minimum and maximum limits. The default pattern is "sine," and selecting the right pattern is key to achieving the desired dynamic behavior.

Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Output Parameters:

FLOAT

The output of the FloatControl node is a floating-point value that varies over time according to the specified parameters and movement pattern. This output is crucial for driving animations, simulations, or any application where a smoothly changing numerical value is needed. The output value reflects the current state of the node's progression through its defined cycle and pattern.

Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Usage Tips:

• To create smooth and natural transitions, experiment with different movement_type patterns and adjust the steps_per_cycle to control the speed of change.
• Use the starting_value to set the initial state of your animation or simulation, ensuring it begins at the desired point in the cycle.

Float Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Common Errors and Solutions:

Value out of range

• Explanation: This error occurs when the generated value exceeds the specified maximum_value or falls below the minimum_value.
• Solution: Ensure that the maximum_value and minimum_value are set correctly and that the starting_value is within this range.

Invalid movement type

• Explanation: This error arises when an unsupported movement_type is selected.
• Solution: Verify that the movement_type is one of the available options, such as "sine," and correct any typos or unsupported entries.