# General

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## [Convert ohm value to celsius from a pt1000](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-ohm-value-to-celsius-from-a-pt1000/84540)

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**Author:** [@essereumano](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/essereumano)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 13:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-ohm-value-to-celsius-from-a-pt1000/84540 "2024-01-21T13:46:42Z")

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Hello everyone, I have built a box that records temperature and humidity using pt1000 and the wet bulb technique. Inside the box there is an esp32 with esphome and two Max31865, via rest api node red polls the data, obv…

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## [Http error with cam off-line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-error-with-cam-off-line/84768)

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**Author:** [@Giamma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Giamma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 11:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-error-with-cam-off-line/84768 "2024-01-21T11:26:48Z")

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Hi, I try to explain .... I have a reolink cam and every 30 min I send with http node one (only one) http request (GET) to have a shot of the garden to show on my dashboard. Yesterday the cam lost the wifi connection a…

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## [How to remove packages from CEBRA... instructions :)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-packages-from-cebra-instructions/84770)

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**Author:** [@hacesoft](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hacesoft)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 10:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-remove-packages-from-cebra-instructions/84770 "2024-01-21T10:28:03Z")

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Have a nice day, Many people ask me how to remove packages from CEBRA: Here's how I did it: first, you need to perform a seper user calculation in CEBRU from VICTRON: here is the guide: Venus OS: Root Access \[Victron…

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## [Array of promise.allSettled, but the NodeRed version](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-of-promise-allsettled-but-the-nodered-version/84746)

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**Author:** [@Slyke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Slyke)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/array-of-promise-allsettled-but-the-nodered-version/84746 "2024-01-21T09:41:43Z")

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Hello, Having a bit of trouble wrapping my head around this. I have a list of API calls that need to be dispatched all at the same time. Some are Discord Messages, some are REST requests. The REST requests can take con…

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## [Using "Google Fonts" in "template"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-google-fonts-in-template/84766)

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**Author:** [@Baet](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Baet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-google-fonts-in-template/84766 "2024-01-21T09:00:00Z")

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Good day, dear community! I have a question. I would like to know if there is a way to add Google Fonts to Node-RED without downloading the .ttf files, using only the link corresponding to each font. In particular, the f…

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## [Exec node under docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-under-docker/84748)

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**Author:** [@avronw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/avronw)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 05:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-under-docker/84748 "2024-01-21T05:20:04Z")

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I want to run a standalone utility that would normally be found under /usr/bin, but given the node-red docker instance can't access that, I moved it into the /data directory that is mounted and functional. I'd assumed th…

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## [IR remote to IR Sensor on ESP8266 to brighten/dim leds](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-remote-to-ir-sensor-on-esp8266-to-brighten-dim-leds/84764)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2024 01:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ir-remote-to-ir-sensor-on-esp8266-to-brighten-dim-leds/84764 "2024-01-21T01:38:56Z")

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Hey All, I have an IR sensor hooked up to an esp8266 that sends message over mqtt to node red. I want to brighten and dim LEDs from the a remote control. For example I want to use the up button on the remote to bright…

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## [The homekitd node and iOS 17... Ugh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-homekitd-node-and-ios-17-ugh/84745)

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**Author:** [@hepcat72](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hepcat72)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 18:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-homekitd-node-and-ios-17-ugh/84745 "2024-01-20T18:52:08Z")

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I probably have a couple hundred "devices". Lots of them are scripts that run on my Mac Mini (connected to my entertainment system) or my raspberry pi. For example, I have a device named "Subtitles" that controls subtitl…

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## [Ftp node send multiple files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-node-send-multiple-files/84703)

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**Author:** [@mike1976](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mike1976)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 17:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ftp-node-send-multiple-files/84703 "2024-01-20T17:17:19Z")

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Hello, I have a question about the ftp node. Is there a way to send all files from the local folder to the ftp server? If so, which ftp node do you use for this?

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## [NR in Home Assistant on a RPi4 controlling GPIO's?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-in-home-assistant-on-a-rpi4-controlling-gpios/84706)

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**Author:** [@MOL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MOL)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-in-home-assistant-on-a-rpi4-controlling-gpios/84706 "2024-01-20T15:44:01Z")

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Hello. New to NR here. Well new to all this I guess. I have a RPi4 installed with Home Assistant and NR add-on trying to control RPi GPIO's. I have seen videos of NR on Pi's and can see there are a node collection sp…

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## [How to run a simple on off from home-assisant controlling HomeSeer device](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-simple-on-off-from-home-assisant-controlling-homeseer-device/84718)

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**Author:** [@mr\_automation1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mr_automation1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-run-a-simple-on-off-from-home-assisant-controlling-homeseer-device/84718 "2024-01-20T10:07:28Z")

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Still a newby in NodeRed. I'm using HA (home-assistant) to control some (z-wave) devices which are in HomeSeer. So I created a Flow which switch On or Off the device when the Inject button is pressed in NodeREd. Now I…

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## [Combine payloads into 1 JSON object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/combine-payloads-into-1-json-object/84744)

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**Author:** [@Garrian](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Garrian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 02:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/combine-payloads-into-1-json-object/84744 "2024-01-20T02:40:07Z")

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Hi there, I want to combine the different outputs from OPCUA client into 1 JSON object, to be published to MQTT. This is how the flow looks like: And the output from the client looks like this: So, my plan was …

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## [Access the HTTP/Express instance in a function node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-the-http-express-instance-in-a-function-node/84733)

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**Author:** [@wstam88](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wstam88)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2024 00:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/access-the-http-express-instance-in-a-function-node/84733 "2024-01-20T00:37:37Z")

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Hi all! Is there a way to access the HTTP/Express app instance in a function node?

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## [Connecting current clamps](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-current-clamps/84730)

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**Author:** [@DrJohn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DrJohn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 14:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connecting-current-clamps/84730 "2024-01-19T14:46:30Z")

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Any advice or suggestions on connecting current clamps to monitor power usage? In particular what hardware have folks used.

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## [Looking for TTS to play out on Raspberry Pi 3.5mm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-tts-to-play-out-on-raspberry-pi-3-5mm/84739)

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**Author:** [@richiep](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richiep)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-tts-to-play-out-on-raspberry-pi-3-5mm/84739 "2024-01-19T17:06:03Z")

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Hey All, I'm trying to trigger some kind of TTS node that will play audio through the 3.5 mm jack on the Raspberry pi. So far I've only found nodes that play audio through the browser. How can I send TTS audio out on …

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## [Vorrei che il pulsante toggle onclick inviasseanche un payload ad esempio 30 e' possibile](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vorrei-che-il-pulsante-toggle-onclick-inviasseanche-un-payload-ad-esempio-30-e-possibile/84736)

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**Author:** [@ivanpesenti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ivanpesenti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 15:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vorrei-che-il-pulsante-toggle-onclick-inviasseanche-un-payload-ad-esempio-30-e-possibile/84736 "2024-01-19T15:21:52Z")

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## [Monitor Function Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-function-node/84714)

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**Author:** [@Dunken](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dunken)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 12:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/monitor-function-node/84714 "2024-01-19T12:48:40Z")

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I happens time and again that someone adds code in a Function Node which is error prone. The Node might work as expected in normale cases but if for example an input is not as expected the Node ends up in an endless loop…

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## [Odd issue with Modbus Flex Getter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odd-issue-with-modbus-flex-getter/83693)

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**Author:** [@Dyslexicbloke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dyslexicbloke)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 10:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odd-issue-with-modbus-flex-getter/83693 "2024-01-19T10:52:54Z")

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Hi folks, I have a system running on a PI 4B. It talks to a couple of PLC's and 4 energy meters via Modbus TCP. One of the meters is RTU, remote, as in over the public network, and connected by a Waveshare RS485 to Et…

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## [Grafana Dashboard with two panels and different time-ranges](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grafana-dashboard-with-two-panels-and-different-time-ranges/84704)

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**Author:** [@wwyyrrmm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wwyyrrmm)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 10:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/grafana-dashboard-with-two-panels-and-different-time-ranges/84704 "2024-01-19T10:05:39Z")

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I have created a grafana dahboard added 2 panels with influxdb queries. the panels should have different time ranges. I have changed the query options to 1d (one day) at the other panel I have changed the query optio…

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## [Modbus node connection status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-node-connection-status/84713)

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**Author:** [@Luca91](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Luca91)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-node-connection-status/84713 "2024-01-19T08:59:44Z")

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Hello everyone. Is it possible to tell if a ModBus Node is correctly connected without performing a modbus request? Let me explain: every 15 min I perform modbus requests to read and record X registers. If by chance t…

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## [Help with getting information from a site - "scraping"?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-getting-information-from-a-site-scraping/84502)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2024 08:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-getting-information-from-a-site-scraping/84502 "2024-01-19T08:59:22Z")

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Hi folks. The John Dory: I live in Oz and have foxtel. I also have a flow in NR that automatically changes channels when my favorite show is on. (Recording isn't a problem as it is all done on their box) Anyway..... …

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## [Need help to speed up my flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-speed-up-my-flow/84685)

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**Author:** [@nico25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nico25)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 18:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-speed-up-my-flow/84685 "2024-01-18T18:39:28Z")

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Hi all! I´ve been playing around with the picamera and tensorflow recently. Technically it works fine but is pretty slow. The whole procedure (Taking image, saving image, reading back the image, evaluation) takes around…

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## [Process Data from Home-Assistant Entity in function to template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/process-data-from-home-assistant-entity-in-function-to-template/84645)

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**Author:** [@Orcmast](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Orcmast)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/process-data-from-home-assistant-entity-in-function-to-template/84645 "2024-01-18T17:48:40Z")

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Hello, i have an entity sun.sun (from Homeassistant) with attribute rising data.attributes.next\_rising with payload 2024-01-18T07:26:56.471638+00:00 and want to process this raw data to hh:mm (with hh+1) Like: 2024-01…

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## [Check if specific time is "now"?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-if-specific-time-is-now/84391)

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**Author:** [@Gawan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gawan)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 16:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-if-specific-time-is-now/84391 "2024-01-18T16:17:35Z")

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Hi, I would like to compare the actual time with a timestamp I get from a database. The timestamp is in the format "00:10" and it is stored in a global variable "ExecutionTime" as a string. How do I compare this value…

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## [API to get info if updates of palette modules are available and method to update them](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/api-to-get-info-if-updates-of-palette-modules-are-available-and-method-to-update-them/84651)

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**Author:** [@mani76](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mani76)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 11:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/api-to-get-info-if-updates-of-palette-modules-are-available-and-method-to-update-them/84651 "2024-01-18T11:30:31Z")

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Hello, It would be nice to have API method to poll if there are new versions of the installed modules (palette) and also start the update process using API call. Have not found any way to do this currently. As a worka…

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## [I'm looking for a teacher - italian language](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/im-looking-for-a-teacher-italian-language/84665)

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**Author:** [@merlinorn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/merlinorn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/im-looking-for-a-teacher-italian-language/84665 "2024-01-18T12:51:50Z")

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I would like to learn how to use nodered as a supplement to the home assistant.. I am a Newbie.... thanks!

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## [Latest container and /data bind incompatible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/latest-container-and-data-bind-incompatible/84687)

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**Author:** [@elegant\_dijkstra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/elegant_dijkstra)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 12:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/latest-container-and-data-bind-incompatible/84687 "2024-01-18T12:26:50Z")

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Hello to everyone developing, maintaining or using this fantastic bit of Software. I am running the latest container with a bind mount for /data, as is the usual an recommended configuration. I noticed the /data directo…

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## [Untis Calendar to Apple Calendar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/untis-calendar-to-apple-calendar/84682)

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**Author:** [@CaveMansSon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CaveMansSon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/untis-calendar-to-apple-calendar/84682 "2024-01-18T10:31:32Z")

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Hi Node-Red community. I'm a newbie with Node-Red. In our school we use Untis as timetable. In Untis i can download an .ical and put it into the apple calendar. Now my problem/wish: i want to update it automatic every da…

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## [Socket.io not freeing up TCP sockets correctly? (UIBUILDER context)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socket-io-not-freeing-up-tcp-sockets-correctly-uibuilder-context/83043)

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**Author:** [@annuello](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/annuello)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/socket-io-not-freeing-up-tcp-sockets-correctly-uibuilder-context/83043 "2024-01-18T09:57:37Z")

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I am trying to isolate/resolve socket resource consumption. The problem: The daily reboot of Android panels result in gradual socket consumption until the server (RPi) exhausts it's socket pool at around 500 sockets (de…

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## [Create Objects from List object (global context)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-objects-from-list-object-global-context/84672)

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**Author:** [@Patrick.Nogara](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Patrick.Nogara)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2024 07:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-objects-from-list-object-global-context/84672 "2024-01-18T07:50:58Z")

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Trying to create a list of Mixers objects in the Global Context and set the MixerID property as defined in List object. Objects are defined as: //Mixer Object definition var MixerUDT = { "MixerID…

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