# General

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## [Synchronization between gist and flow.nodered.org](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/synchronization-between-gist-and-flow-nodered-org/83285)

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**Author:** [@malys](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malys)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/synchronization-between-gist-and-flow-nodered-org/83285 "2023-12-06T12:51:09Z")

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Hi, I have created this flow. Currently, the synchronization between gist and flow.nodered.org failed without any message. Do you know what is happening?

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## [Can Python, C code run in Node-Red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-python-c-code-run-in-node-red/83462)

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**Author:** [@Rabbit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rabbit)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-python-c-code-run-in-node-red/83462 "2023-12-06T12:46:14Z")

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I'm familiar with C programming, and some experience with Python. But new to Node-Red, can Python and C code run in Node-Red?

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## [Change in API? node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard not working anymore](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-in-api-node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard-not-working-anymore/83442)

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**Author:** [@jpultar](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jpultar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 06:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-in-api-node-red-contrib-netatmo-dashboard-not-working-anymore/83442 "2023-12-06T06:36:17Z")

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Hi Forum, since Dec 4th Netatmo changed the behaviour of Access- and Refresh-Token. It appears the Netatmo API now requires to use a different refresh\_token every time you send a refresh token request. The next token is…

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## [What is the current thinking on multiple users running Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-current-thinking-on-multiple-users-running-node-red/83444)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 05:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-is-the-current-thinking-on-multiple-users-running-node-red/83444 "2023-12-06T05:05:03Z")

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I'm looking into the best way to setup an enviornment whereby multiple users (e.g. students) can run Node-RED on a remote server (e.g. ubuntu on an Oracle Cloud) and was wondering what the current thinking is on this. I'…

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## [Node-red-contrib-modbus, problem with modbus serie](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-modbus-problem-with-modbus-serie/83038)

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**Author:** [@T3NCHU4N](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/T3NCHU4N)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2023 00:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-modbus-problem-with-modbus-serie/83038 "2023-12-06T00:36:28Z")

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Hello everyone, I have reviewed the forum looking for the solution to the "node-red-contrib-modbus" nodes, more specifically to the problem with serial modbus. The fact is that you can only read 13 consecutive holding or…

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## [How to use node-red-node-dropbox without a browser?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-node-dropbox-without-a-browser/83435)

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**Author:** [@georgevbsantiago](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/georgevbsantiago)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 23:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-node-red-node-dropbox-without-a-browser/83435 "2023-12-05T23:58:34Z")

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Hello, How can I use 'node-red-node-dropbox' without a browser on localhost? I use a NodeRed instance in which I do not have access to the browser to perform steps to obtain the 'Access Code' and the 'Refresh Token'. I…

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## [Wiz node-red-contrib-wiz-local-control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wiz-node-red-contrib-wiz-local-control/83446)

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**Author:** [@CAL37](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/CAL37)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 19:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wiz-node-red-contrib-wiz-local-control/83446 "2023-12-05T19:25:48Z")

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I'm trying to control some Wiz lights and found this palette however there isn't a lot of information on it. It is asking for a interface which I found a post that this is the network, but i'm not sure what to put in th…

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## [Nanoleaf holiday lights](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nanoleaf-holiday-lights/83441)

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**Author:** [@madmax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/madmax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nanoleaf-holiday-lights/83441 "2023-12-05T17:41:39Z")

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Hello! I received my Nanoleaf Holiday Lights today. Has anyone already integrated this into Node Red? Or can anyone help me with how to do this?

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## [MSSQL External Communication](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-external-communication/19034)

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**Author:** [@mauricio.lozornio](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mauricio.lozornio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 16:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-external-communication/19034 "2023-12-05T16:17:36Z")

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Hello NodeRed comunity, I am new at NodeRed and want to send data to MSSQL server. I have a device with NodeRed included and a PC with MSSQL 2014 installed. The database and table was created, and now we need to inser…

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## [NodeRED storage locations](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-storage-locations/83430)

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**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 11:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-storage-locations/83430 "2023-12-05T11:08:44Z")

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In contrib-simple-gate, there is an option to store last state, selected by a dropdown menu. I can only see memory as an option, but the author's github documentation says that it will display all storage locations enabl…

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## [Cron-plus 2.1.0 - system time change detected?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-2-1-0-system-time-change-detected/83041)

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**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-2-1-0-system-time-change-detected/83041 "2023-12-05T10:23:46Z")

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I get the following error message on my RPI 4 running node-red 3.1 and chronplus. This cause troubles with my heating system after a variable time of running. 30 min up to 2 hours. It seems to send undifined value to a…

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## [Flows.json access locked](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-json-access-locked/83335)

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**Author:** [@Anikitos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Anikitos)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [5 December 2023 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-json-access-locked/83335 "2023-12-05T09:23:56Z")

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Hi! I'm trying to set up Node-RED with Kubernetes + Helm charts (Ubuntu 22). I have flows.json file in data folder on the pod and on Persistent Volume to secure data after a reboot: volumeMounts: - name: node-re…

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## [Arduino\_firmata warning](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-firmata-warning/83421)

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**Author:** [@emrerdogan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/emrerdogan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 20:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/arduino-firmata-warning/83421 "2023-12-04T20:20:34Z")

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Hello friends, i encounter such a problem when trying to install arduino-firmata with Manege-Palette. I need help

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## [Node-red from internet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-from-internet/83397)

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**Author:** [@Boy\_co\_don](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Boy_co_don)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 16:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-from-internet/83397 "2023-12-04T16:30:31Z")

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Dear Expert I'm a newbie. I'm building-up the node-red Dashboard Application. In my Application, Node-Red is install on my Laptop. My laptop is connected to internet via the Wifi Router. I need to view Dashboard Appl…

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## [Installation error, wrong npm and node version?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-error-wrong-npm-and-node-version/83405)

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**Author:** [@maru](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/maru)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 15:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-error-wrong-npm-and-node-version/83405 "2023-12-04T15:39:46Z")

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Good evening, I am trying to install a client node using the ' Manage pallette', and am getting the following error: npm ERR! code EBADENGINE npm ERR! engine Unsupported engine npm ERR! engine Not compatible with your …

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## [Light control based upon motion, time of day and luminance](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-control-based-upon-motion-time-of-day-and-luminance/83342)

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**Author:** [@wbravin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wbravin)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/light-control-based-upon-motion-time-of-day-and-luminance/83342 "2023-12-04T13:17:28Z")

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Hello all \]I have been asked that i should put this question as a new thread. I tried to trigger the flow based on time in lieu of motion. At the moment it's not working I have been tweaking my node red environment an…

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## [Dashboard switch to interrupt signal path?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-switch-to-interrupt-signal-path/83415)

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**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 12:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-switch-to-interrupt-signal-path/83415 "2023-12-04T12:15:38Z")

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Hey gang, I'm having a brain-fart: how do I use a Dashboard toggle switch to interrupt the flow of a signal, again?? Where's the transistor node?? :laughing: All the best, Dax.

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## [Help! Broke my installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-broke-my-installation/83403)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 11:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-broke-my-installation/83403 "2023-12-04T11:21:09Z")

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I was installing a new node via Palette manager and noticed that some others needed updating. All the node-red-contrib-\* worked fine but I got an error on node-red-node-sqlite and node-red-pushsafer. In the Palette, the …

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## [Christmas light or flashing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/christmas-light-or-flashing/83390)

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**Author:** [@droneman83](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/droneman83)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/christmas-light-or-flashing/83390 "2023-12-04T09:54:22Z")

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Hi I have been searching for some way of having light connected in NR to pulse or flash in various color like red green blue white to imagine christmas, if it's possible how to start and stop it from 16:30 to 23:00

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## [Single Bit's to Integer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-bits-to-integer/83382)

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**Author:** [@good\_mike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/good_mike)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2023 08:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-bits-to-integer/83382 "2023-12-04T08:56:31Z")

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Hello, unfortunately I have little experience with Node Red and json in particular. The following problem: I generate several bits in Nodered and then want to pass them to a PLC in an 16bit integer word via ADS. So I…

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## [Max time for trigger delay?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/max-time-for-trigger-delay/83408)

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**Author:** [@Flixm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Flixm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 19:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/max-time-for-trigger-delay/83408 "2023-12-03T19:28:52Z")

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Hi, i actually try to set a reminder every 3 Month after I confirm a message. The easiest method in my oppinion is to use a triger node with a delay of 2190 hours. But if i use more then 596 hours it will send the secon…

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## [/N2714 error while attempting to install Node-Red on RPI 4](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/n2714-error-while-attempting-to-install-node-red-on-rpi-4/83396)

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**Author:** [@HS10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HS10)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 17:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/n2714-error-while-attempting-to-install-node-red-on-rpi-4/83396 "2023-12-03T17:35:04Z")

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Hi Folks, had Node-Red running perfectly on my RPI 4 with PiPlates until SD card failed. Imaged a new SD card and can't get Node-Red to install. Get /N2714 during the install process on progress lines. Any assistance wou…

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## [Newbee question: Use of change-Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbee-question-use-of-change-node/83383)

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**Author:** [@whabby](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/whabby)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 16:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/newbee-question-use-of-change-node/83383 "2023-12-03T16:40:57Z")

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Hello everybody Yes, it's a beginners question and yes, there are many instructions on the web, but no, I didn't find something helping me :cry: I use a Shelly 2 for a blind and a Sonoff mini for a bulb. Both are worki…

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## [Send a predifined payload via a interval](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-predifined-payload-via-a-interval/83404)

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**Author:** [@plekke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/plekke)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 16:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/send-a-predifined-payload-via-a-interval/83404 "2023-12-03T16:23:22Z")

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i use in node red a 'trigger node' every second its sends a trigger to my function node. and my function sends a global out via 'node.send' . i want to update my flow , and i want to store a list of values . now i wa…

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## [Understanding (and fixing ?) warning message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-and-fixing-warning-message/83398)

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**Author:** [@greengolfer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/greengolfer)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 14:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-and-fixing-warning-message/83398 "2023-12-03T14:08:58Z")

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Hello, In my project, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Uses Node-RED to Modernize Sharing of Earth-System Data • FlowFuse, I am making extensive use of Redis and therefore of node-red-contrib-redis (node) - Node-…

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## [MODBUS RS485 Sensor read](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rs485-sensor-read/83399)

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**Author:** [@gumue](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gumue)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-rs485-sensor-read/83399 "2023-12-03T10:36:24Z")

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I am not familiar with Modbus RTU / RS485, but I need to integrate a multi-parameter sensor in Node-Red flow that can be read out with Modbus RTU. In the supplied sensor software I can record a log of the communication v…

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## [Easy way to send 4-bit string to 4 separate GPIO out pins](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/easy-way-to-send-4-bit-string-to-4-separate-gpio-out-pins/83379)

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**Author:** [@daxliniere](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/daxliniere)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/easy-way-to-send-4-bit-string-to-4-separate-gpio-out-pins/83379 "2023-12-03T10:03:14Z")

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I have one of the old Energenie transmitter boards (which is not supported by contrib-energenie-ener314rt). The board has 6 inputs: protocol OOK/FSK, modulator enable and 4 data pins for setting a 4-bit sata string. Ther…

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## [Detecting Arlo motion and sending to Echo Show](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/detecting-arlo-motion-and-sending-to-echo-show/83391)

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**Author:** [@Plain\_Bill](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Plain_Bill)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2023 05:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/detecting-arlo-motion-and-sending-to-echo-show/83391 "2023-12-03T05:59:51Z")

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I'm currently using Alexa routines to detect motion on my Arlo cameras, open the camera in the Echo Show, WAIT two minutes, close the camera window. This is somewhat limited though, as the camera does not always open fu…

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## [Dynamic electricity supplier output in table format](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-electricity-supplier-output-in-table-format/83365)

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**Author:** [@KistK](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KistK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2023 22:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-electricity-supplier-output-in-table-format/83365 "2023-12-02T22:06:36Z")

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Hi, I need some help. I'm relatively new to Node-RED. I found a flow that would be perfect for me. You can find it here: https://flows.nodered.org/flow/df892f62326e5dce5708b7512213ce24 This flow should output the hour…

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## [NMOS IS-04 & IS-05 nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nmos-is-04-is-05-nodes/83323)

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**Author:** [@5UP3RR3D](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/5UP3RR3D)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [2 December 2023 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nmos-is-04-is-05-nodes/83323 "2023-12-02T21:29:45Z")

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Hi! Is anyone developing NMOS nodes for node-red? Looks like it'll be the new broadcast standard when it comes to ST2110-20/30/40 AVoverIP streaming, routing & orchestration in mid-sized AV networks. Thanks!

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