Math Input¶

Overview¶

A Math Input combines two inputs with a single maths or bitwise
operation and reports the result as a new input. Despite the name it can divide,
multiply, add, subtract, or do bitwise AND / OR / XOR. Use it to derive a value —
a ratio, a sum, a difference — from two existing channels.

Prerequisites & hardware¶

You need:

• A first operand input (the dividend) — referenced by alias.
• A second operand input (the divider) — referenced by alias.

Either operand can point at a Constant Value Input if
one side is a fixed number.

Add it in the app¶

1. Add a new input and choose Math / Divide Input as the type.
2. Choose the two source inputs.
3. Give it a clear alias (e.g. Gear Ratio).
4. Pick the operation, set the multiplier, and set the infinity value.

Settings reference¶

Formula: the result is (first OP second) * multiplier. For example with
Divide and a multiplier of 100, dividing 3000 by 1500 reports 200
(i.e. 2.00).

Common settings¶

Math / Divide Input also uses the shared setting — alias. See Common IO Settings.

Example — engine-to-output speed ratio¶

1. Type Math / Divide Input, alias Speed Ratio.
2. First operand = Engine Speed, Second operand = Output Speed.
3. Operation Divide.
4. Multiplier 100 so the ratio is reported in hundredths (2.50 reads as
   250).
5. Infinity value 0 so a stationary output (divider = 0) reports 0
   instead of faulting.

Troubleshooting¶

• Result is always the infinity value: the second operand is 0 (or near it)
  in a divide — check that source input.
• Result looks rounded / always whole: these are integer maths; raise the
  multiplier (e.g. *100) to keep fractional precision.
• And / Or / Xor gives odd numbers: remember they operate bit by bit, not
  as true/false — use a Compare Input for logical conditions.

Related¶

• Constant Value Input — supply a fixed operand.
• Map Input — reshape a single input through a curve.
• Compare Input — turn a derived value into a true/false.