Filter didn't smooth the data transition

I’m using a sensor to measure some values and input them. I want to use this value to control the size of a sphere, but the sensor data only updates every 0.5 seconds, so the sphere’s size also changes every 0.5 seconds.
I wanted to make the transition smoother, so I applied a filter to the value, but for some reason, it seems like the filter isn’t working — the filtered value also only changes every 0.5 seconds.

Am I misunderstanding how the filter works?
If it can’t smooth the transition between two values, how can I achieve the effect I want?
Thank you for your help.

Hi @kurokuro,

from the screenshot it should all work ok - can you share a reproducible example of your issue?
Maybe reset the parameters of the Filter CHOP and take the Lag CHOP out of the equation to narrow down what is happening.

Btw, it is very useful to always reference or export from Null Operators. Especially in situations like these where you might want to add another operator after the Lag or remove the Lag - a Null CHOP would have prevented you having to reexport to the Geometry COMP…

cheers
Markus

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Hi, thank you so much for your detailed response — I really appreciate it!
You’re absolutely right. I just found out that it was likely a TouchDesigner’s bug.
After restarting the project, everything started working as expected again.