ComfyUI Node: Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝

Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝:

The IntControl node is designed to generate integer values that dynamically change over time according to specified patterns. This node is particularly useful for creating animations or simulations where integer values need to vary in a controlled manner. By allowing you to define parameters such as maximum and minimum values, starting value, and movement patterns, IntControl provides a flexible tool for real-time control of integer values. Its primary function is to update these values based on the defined parameters, making it an essential component for tasks that require precise and dynamic integer value manipulation.

Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Input Parameters:

maximum_value

This parameter sets the upper limit for the integer values that the node can output. It ensures that the generated values do not exceed this specified maximum. The default value is 100, with a permissible range from -10000 to 10000. Adjusting this parameter allows you to control the ceiling of the value range, which can be crucial for maintaining the desired behavior in your project.

minimum_value

This parameter defines the lower limit for the integer values that the node can output. It prevents the generated values from dropping below this specified minimum. The default value is 0, and it can be set anywhere between -10000 and 10000. This parameter is essential for setting the floor of the value range, ensuring that the output remains within acceptable bounds for your application.

starting_value

The starting_value parameter determines the initial integer value when the node first executes. It sets the baseline from which the value changes will begin. The default starting value is 50, and it can be adjusted within the range of -10000 to 10000. This parameter is important for initializing the node's output to a specific value, which can be critical for synchronizing with other elements in your project.

steps_per_cycle

This parameter specifies the number of steps required to complete one full cycle of value changes. It controls the speed and frequency of the value oscillations. The default is 30 steps per cycle, with a range from 1 to 1000. Adjusting this parameter allows you to fine-tune the temporal resolution of the value changes, which can be important for achieving the desired timing in animations or simulations.

movement_type

The movement_type parameter defines the pattern of value changes over time. It allows you to select from various predefined movement patterns, such as "sine," to dictate how the values will oscillate. The default pattern is "sine," and this parameter is crucial for determining the nature of the value transitions, enabling you to create smooth or abrupt changes as needed.

Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Output Parameters:

INT

The output parameter of the IntControl node is an integer value that represents the current state of the node's value generation process. This output is the result of the node's calculations based on the input parameters and the selected movement pattern. It is essential for driving other components in your project that require dynamic integer inputs, providing a real-time, adjustable integer value that can be used in various applications.

Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Usage Tips:

• To create smooth transitions, use the "sine" movement type and adjust the steps_per_cycle to control the speed of the oscillation.
• Set the starting_value close to the middle of your desired range to allow for equal upward and downward movement, maximizing the use of the defined range.

Int Control 🕒🅡🅣🅝 Common Errors and Solutions:

ValueError: Maximum value must be greater than minimum value

• Explanation: This error occurs when the maximum_value is set to a value less than or equal to the minimum_value.
• Solution: Ensure that the maximum_value is always greater than the minimum_value to avoid this error.

TypeError: Invalid movement type selected

• Explanation: This error happens when an unsupported movement_type is chosen.
• Solution: Verify that the movement_type is one of the predefined patterns available in the node, such as "sine."