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To Radians (math/degreesToRadians/float)

The To Radians node converts an angle measured in degrees to its equivalent value in radians. This is a common operation when working with trigonometric functions or performing calculations involving angles.

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Inputs

  1. a (float, default: 0): The angle in degrees to be converted to radians.

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Outputs

  1. result (float): The equivalent angle in radians.

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Configuration

This node has no configuration options.

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Usage

To use the To Radians node:
  1. Add the To Radians node to your spell.
  2. Connect the angle in degrees you want to convert to the a input.
  3. The equivalent angle in radians will be output from the result output.

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Example

Here’s an example of how to use the To Radians node in a spell: 
{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "type": "math/degreesToRadians/float",
      "id": "toRadiansNode",
      "inputs": {
        "a": 45
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "math/sin/float",
      "id": "sinNode",
      "inputs": {
        "a": "@toRadiansNode.result"
      }
    },
    {
      "type": "output/float",
      "id": "outputNode",
      "inputs": {
        "value": "@sinNode.result"
      }
    }
  ]
}
In this example:
  1. The To Radians node (toRadiansNode) takes an input angle of 45 degrees and converts it to radians.
  2. The output of toRadiansNode is connected to the input of a Sin node (sinNode), which calculates the sine of the angle in radians.
  3. Finally, the result of sinNode is sent to an Output node (outputNode) to display the result.
This spell demonstrates how the To Radians node can be used to convert degrees to radians before passing the value to a trigonometric function like sine.

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Best Practices

  • Remember that many mathematical functions in programming languages, including trigonometric functions, expect angles to be in radians. Always convert degrees to radians before using these functions.
  • If you’re working primarily with radians, consider converting degrees to radians early in your spell to maintain consistency.

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Common Issues

  • Forgetting to convert degrees to radians before using trigonometric functions is a common mistake. If you get unexpected results when using angles, double-check that you’ve performed the necessary conversion.
  • Keep in mind that the conversion factor between degrees and radians is π/180. Make sure you’re using the correct conversion factor.