# General **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=13 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 14 --- ## [DEC to ASCII characters display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dec-to-ascii-characters-display/100309)
**Author:** [@nearbyatom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nearbyatom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 06:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dec-to-ascii-characters-display/100309 "2026-02-05T06:14:12Z")
I'm pulling in data 1 character per register over modbus. And it looks like this How do i combine these decimals together, and spit out the message in ASCII? And then I need to display it on the dashboard. --- ## [Passing data via uib-var](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-data-via-uib-var/100301)
**Author:** [@vonbaron](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vonbaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 13:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-data-via-uib-var/100301 "2026-02-04T13:50:15Z")
Hello all, I have just joined in to the discussions for NR and in particular UIBUILDER. Firstly, I want to show my appreciation to TotallyInformation for the vast amount of work I can see has been put in to developing u… --- ## [Update config is not visible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-config-is-not-visible/100300)
**Author:** [@wrayx1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wrayx1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/update-config-is-not-visible/100300 "2026-02-04T13:29:46Z")
AI has told me in two cases that "Update Config" was in one case a link in the bottom of the right panel and in the second case that it was a yellow banner at the bottom of the screen. In the first case it was definitely… --- ## [DS18B20 sensor\[s\] on ESP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-s-on-esp/100239)
**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 05:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-s-on-esp/100239 "2026-02-04T05:25:41Z")
Does anyone have experience getting DS18B20 sensors to work on ESPs? I have tried Tasmota on a Wemos D1 Mini and a Tenstar Robot C3 Supermini. When I connect the DSB1820 and 4.7K pull-up resistor, the ESP fails to boot… --- ## [Starting Node-red from Task Manager vs. command line... not the same node-red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/starting-node-red-from-task-manager-vs-command-line-not-the-same-node-red/100259)
**Author:** [@Elindo586](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elindo586)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2026 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/starting-node-red-from-task-manager-vs-command-line-not-the-same-node-red/100259 "2026-02-02T12:59:11Z")
I am using Windows 11 and installed NSSM to open Node-RED directly from the task manager as a service.. ^^ this works cool.... I am just learning about it, come next day, and still have the same Node-RED. But!!!! If I… --- ## [How do I get a token from a samsung TV?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-token-from-a-samsung-tv/100267)
**Author:** [@Elindo586](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elindo586)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 16:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-get-a-token-from-a-samsung-tv/100267 "2026-01-31T16:33:30Z")
I am using this node: node-red-contrib-samsung-tv-control It says a token should show up on the debug window, but I see nothing. Does anybody have any information is this node is working? --- ## [Checksum questions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checksum-questions/100280)
**Author:** [@EaB11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EaB11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 15:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checksum-questions/100280 "2026-01-30T15:43:49Z")
hi all... i am in the process of trying to get a gimbal for my camera to be controlled by node red using bluetooth... im not very experienced with this stuff and just kinda stumbling through at the moment... i need to … --- ## [Node Red Dashboard Deprecated?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecated/100262)
**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 12:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecated/100262 "2026-01-30T12:52:06Z")
Hi, I see that the original Dashboard 1 is deprecated, what does this actually mean, will it stop working ? , I have installed the new Flowfuse dashboard-2 but my gauges will not work on it, is there a way to get them w… --- ## [Can't get hotNipi gauge to work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-hotnipi-gauge-to-work/100271)
**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-hotnipi-gauge-to-work/100271 "2026-01-30T11:45:27Z")
Hi, I have had a look at hotNipis gauge on Github, however when I copy the node-red example code and paste it into a ui-template as stated together with an inject node for some numbers, all i get is a white box when i o… --- ## [Get URL from within NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-url-from-within-nodered/100269)
**Author:** [@duaw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/duaw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 14:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-url-from-within-nodered/100269 "2026-01-29T14:29:14Z")
Can I get from within NR the Server NR is executed on? The log says 29 Jan 10:37:07 - \[info\] Server wird jetzt auf http://127.0.0.1:1880/ ausgeführt and I want to get in NR the http://127.0.0.1:1880/ part. If so, how? … --- ## [I would like to learn NODE RED... where do I begin?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-would-like-to-learn-node-red-where-do-i-begin/100173)
**Author:** [@Elindo586](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Elindo586)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2026 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-would-like-to-learn-node-red-where-do-i-begin/100173 "2026-01-27T20:42:31Z")
So I understand JavaScript and I have been working in Node for a few projects. I am NOT a programmer but my background is related to industrial machines. I came across Node RED and seems to be a nice tool to monitor mac… --- ## [Node-red-matter-controller & Tado X thermostat UPDATE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-matter-controller-tado-x-thermostat-update/100248)
**Author:** [@PdeJ](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PdeJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2026 20:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-matter-controller-tado-x-thermostat-update/100248 "2026-01-27T20:36:55Z")
The Tado X starter kit was advertised as having a thread border router and gave the impression that non-proprietary devices could be connected to it, which is one of the reasons I invested in it rather than earlier Tado … --- ## [No MQTT In after updates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-mqtt-in-after-updates/100246)
**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2026 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/no-mqtt-in-after-updates/100246 "2026-01-27T09:08:30Z")
Hi, On Friday I noticed that the update icon was on the top bar so i installed the updates, however after this I noticed that my gauges were not working, I restarted the Raspberry Pi but in the Debug window I am getting… --- ## [Breaking down message sequence to seperate elements](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/breaking-down-message-sequence-to-seperate-elements/100242)
**Author:** [@Wally](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Wally)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2026 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/breaking-down-message-sequence-to-seperate-elements/100242 "2026-01-26T14:18:00Z")
Hi all I would like to send caller number and call time to google sheets via nodered. My Tasker app uses a get request to send caller number and unix time as a combined string separated by a comma. The HTTP node ret… --- ## [How "difficult" is it to install NR on an Android phone?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-install-nr-on-an-android-phone/100234)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2026 10:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-difficult-is-it-to-install-nr-on-an-android-phone/100234 "2026-01-26T10:47:16Z")
(Ok, I have been offered this topic) Android V14. That thread I mentioned shows how to install it, but I am missing something. To me, I would need CLI access at/in/to the phone. That's beyond me. (Maybe not for thi… --- ## [External libraries in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-libraries-in-a-function-node/100243)
**Author:** [@vico](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vico)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2026 00:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/external-libraries-in-a-function-node/100243 "2026-01-26T00:48:02Z")
I set up a couple of RSS feeds to post in my Discord server (yeah, after all those years i figured out how to do it finally), but one of them output HTML on its article.description property. When i was forwarding that t… --- ## [How to convert working curl command to NR http request node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-working-curl-command-to-nr-http-request-node/100241)
**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2026 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-working-curl-command-to-nr-http-request-node/100241 "2026-01-25T19:12:25Z")
The following curl command works... curl -H "BOND-Token: 082b428c38fb7b47" -X PUT -i http://192.168.1.10/v2/devices/67ea44a0/actions/ToggleLight -d "{}" But I am missing something when I convert this to a NR http reque… --- ## [Using Home assistant's input\_number in a "change node" to send data to "hourglass node"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-home-assistants-input-number-in-a-change-node-to-send-data-to-hourglass-node/100227)
**Author:** [@hansjeu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hansjeu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-home-assistants-input-number-in-a-change-node-to-send-data-to-hourglass-node/100227 "2026-01-24T19:03:47Z")
I have a question about the "change node" module fron node red in Home Assistant. Is it possible to call an input\_number? I use "change node" to send data to the "hourglass node." I have an input\_number where I enter … --- ## [Problem with Remote Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232)
**Author:** [@RotoruaPete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RotoruaPete)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232 "2026-01-24T16:34:14Z")
I have ported my remote red application to another computer. It runs perfectly after a few little updates. However I have a problem. My remote-access node says "Configuration Incomplete". There isn't actually much t… --- ## [Door logic problem I can't quite wrap my head around](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230)
**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 04:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230 "2026-01-24T04:47:02Z")
I have a door. When the door is closed let's call that the start position. When the door is full open I want to send a signal, let's call it true, once and only once until the door fully closes again. Then when the door … --- ## [Function nodes - How to reuse JS functions in my functions?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202)
**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 00:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202 "2026-01-24T00:25:16Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask about your way of working when using function nodes. I usually code in function nodes, and since they're JavaScript, I use functions inside the function node. The problem I'm facing is that … --- ## [Searching for used subflows - help!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-used-subflows-help/100224)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2026 21:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/searching-for-used-subflows-help/100224 "2026-01-23T21:04:02Z")
(Yeah, I'm a subflow person) I have a few machines and am pathetic at keeping the subflows up to date on all machines. I know I have been here before, but this wasn't resolved and I've been bitten agin by the same prob… --- ## [Trouble filtering key/value from MQTT message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-filtering-key-value-from-mqtt-message/100201)
**Author:** [@mprice58](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mprice58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2026 09:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-filtering-key-value-from-mqtt-message/100201 "2026-01-23T09:22:13Z")
I have a RF433 fan that I am trying to integrate with Home Assistant using a modified Sonoff RF-Bridge with Tasmota and Portisch firmware. I want to be able to detect when a button on the remote is pressed to be able to… --- ## [Understanding CSS Layout Principles](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 22:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222 "2026-01-22T22:38:53Z")
Some folk may find this useful: --- ## [\[uibuilder:runtimeSetup\] Master .config folder copy ERROR,](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-runtimesetup-master-config-folder-copy-error/100210)
**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 11:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-runtimesetup-master-config-folder-copy-error/100210 "2026-01-22T11:24:50Z")
21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Welcome to Node-RED =================== 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v4.1.2 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Node.js version: v24.12.0 21 Jan 21:20:44 - \[info\] Windows\_NT 10.0.26200 x64… --- ## [Backup Script Not Working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-script-not-working/100189)
**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 10:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-script-not-working/100189 "2026-01-22T10:53:57Z")
Hi, I am trying to get a usb stick to backup my none red folder .node-red , but my script doesn't work saying that it can't create folder permission denied, I know it is a permissions problem can anyone help please ? Th… --- ## [Anyone have an example of a scrolling text box using the new dashboard 2.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-an-example-of-a-scrolling-text-box-using-the-new-dashboard-2-0/100052)
**Author:** [@Jibun-no-Kage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jibun-no-Kage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2026 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-have-an-example-of-a-scrolling-text-box-using-the-new-dashboard-2-0/100052 "2026-01-22T06:34:22Z")
Anyone have an example of a scrolling text box using the new dashboard 2.0? If memory serves, I recall there was a discussion on using a ring-buffer to scroll a multiple line text box? Or was it a template? But that e… --- ## [JavaScript Concepts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206 "2026-01-21T13:51:05Z")
This is a rather useful summary of key JavaScript concepts. A great resource for both fundamental learning and knowledge refreshment. --- ## [Missing nodes for @ng-galien/node-red-pulsar and the example](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-for-ng-galien-node-red-pulsar-and-the-example/100200)
**Author:** [@koaiwi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/koaiwi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-nodes-for-ng-galien-node-red-pulsar-and-the-example/100200 "2026-01-21T10:11:41Z")
I'm not seeing how and where to configure the pulsar client and the pulsar authentication nodes. I can see where the pulsar schema is maintained. The example has a "pulsar standalone" node which I can't see. When import… --- ## [How to run a python script that is on my windows machine in NODE RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-python-script-that-is-on-my-windows-machine-in-node-red/100193)
**Author:** [@joualm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joualm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [20 January 2026 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-python-script-that-is-on-my-windows-machine-in-node-red/100193 "2026-01-20T10:54:56Z")
I have a python script that uses some libraries that works only on windows ! I tried invoking this script from node red but it isn't recognized ! If anyone Has solved this problem before , i would be grateful ! thank y… [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=12) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/c/general/7.md?page=14)