# General

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## [Marantz http-out node reads node inactive](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/marantz-http-out-node-reads-node-inactive/78163)

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**Author:** [@manishsuperhome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/manishsuperhome)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2023 06:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/marantz-http-out-node-reads-node-inactive/78163 "2023-05-10T06:57:51Z")

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marantz avr SR5015. I am able to ping the device on my PC after setting up network. But marantz http-out node reads node inactive. Please Help.

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## [Passing a timeout value to a state node for light shutdown timer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-a-timeout-value-to-a-state-node-for-light-shutdown-timer/78304)

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**Author:** [@ronyn77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ronyn77)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2023 06:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/passing-a-timeout-value-to-a-state-node-for-light-shutdown-timer/78304 "2023-05-10T06:35:48Z")

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Hello, I would like to pass the value of "timeout" which is defined in the "set timeout" function to the "camera" state node, in order to set the shutdown timer for the light when it is turned on. When I try to do it thi…

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## [Need help to build OAuth 2.0 Authentication flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-build-oauth-2-0-authentication-flow/78056)

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**Author:** [@amit\_meld](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amit_meld)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2023 04:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-to-build-oauth-2-0-authentication-flow/78056 "2023-05-10T04:30:43Z")

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Hi, I am trying to do the OAuth 2.0 authentication using Node-red. I have a noise sensor called Minut which is a pretty famous noise sensor in commercial use cases such as AirBNB. Below is their API documentation from t…

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## [iAqualink/Zodiac-IO TokenID not working anymore](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iaqualink-zodiac-io-tokenid-not-working-anymore/77980)

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**Author:** [@KIO](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KIO)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2023 04:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/iaqualink-zodiac-io-tokenid-not-working-anymore/77980 "2023-05-10T04:26:39Z")

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Hi, was there any API change by Zodiac-IO? Refering to this thread: Thank you best regards kio

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## [Le Potato with Node-Red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/le-potato-with-node-red/78308)

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**Author:** [@Rgrove](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rgrove)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 22:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/le-potato-with-node-red/78308 "2023-05-09T22:52:39Z")

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Anyone try this board and attempt to read/control GPIO pins? It's the $35 board currently abundantly available. It runs NR fine, but so far, I can't get it to do anything with the pins other than exec commands to read/…

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## [Module not allowed for JSONata](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/module-not-allowed-for-jsonata/78252)

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**Author:** [@danielterra](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/danielterra)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 16:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/module-not-allowed-for-jsonata/78252 "2023-05-09T16:07:37Z")

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Hi there, im using the external modules of the function node to work some magic with Jsonata, all works well for sometime, but when the server need to be re-started it trows some errors trying to install jsonata; Im hos…

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## [How to solve - PayloadTooLargeError](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-solve-payloadtoolargeerror/78295)

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**Author:** [@Talkatoo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Talkatoo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 11:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-solve-payloadtoolargeerror/78295 "2023-05-09T11:59:15Z")

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Hi Node rode, I am using lot of svg images in my project. When I try to added flow, I am getting below error, PayloadTooLargeError: request entity too large at readStream (C:\\Users\\AppData\\Roaming\\npm\\node\_modules…

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## [Comparing buffer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-buffer/78294)

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**Author:** [@ScheepersJohan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ScheepersJohan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 10:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/comparing-buffer/78294 "2023-05-09T10:20:25Z")

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Hi, How do you compare two buffers (using a function node)? const decs1 = \[3, 1, 1\] const buffer1 = Buffer.from(decs1); const decs2 = \[3, 1, 1\] const buffer2 = Buffer.from(decs2); if (buffer1 != buffer2){ msg.pay…

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## [Can't install node-red-contrib-ibm-db2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-ibm-db2/78277)

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**Author:** [@MariusKolbergsrud](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MariusKolbergsrud)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-ibm-db2/78277 "2023-05-09T08:26:15Z")

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Hello, I am not able to install the node-red-contrib-ibm-db2 nodes. I have an application running in IBM Code Engine in which I need in/out nodes with a db2 database. I have tried to install from the nodered UI and CLI …

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## [Delay node can not work with multi topic with different msg.rate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-node-can-not-work-with-multi-topic-with-different-msg-rate/78286)

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**Author:** [@bjdaijun](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bjdaijun)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/delay-node-can-not-work-with-multi-topic-with-different-msg-rate/78286 "2023-05-09T06:34:53Z")

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\[ { "id": "e96b3cf4329c5f4a", "type": "inject", "z": "d70eb72327dc3f2e", "name": "Node1", "props": \[ { "p": "payload" }, { …

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## [Unable to import flow - Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'out')](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-import-flow-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-out/78218)

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**Author:** [@dudenell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudenell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 03:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-import-flow-cannot-read-properties-of-undefined-reading-out/78218 "2023-05-09T03:36:35Z")

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I'm attempting to import flows from this github to look at: Home-Assistant-Config/node-red at master · maxi1134/Home-Assistant-Config · GitHub Every time I attempt to import a flow, I'm getting the following undescripti…

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## [Debug node status not seeming to be working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-status-not-seeming-to-be-working/78284)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 May 2023 03:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-status-not-seeming-to-be-working/78284 "2023-05-09T03:02:26Z")

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Ok, what's going on here? Given the wires are there. Part of the code: \[{"id":"815db933.3ce758","type":"change","z":"6dd5ca4d.d1958c","name":"Go","rules":\[{"t":"set","p":"payload","pt":"msg","to":" fa fa-hand-o-…

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## [Get-history: Request failed with status code 400 when using Entity ID INCLUDE not IS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-history-request-failed-with-status-code-400-when-using-entity-id-include-not-is/78254)

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**Author:** [@alvinchen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alvinchen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2023 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-history-request-failed-with-status-code-400-when-using-entity-id-include-not-is/78254 "2023-05-08T10:08:42Z")

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Hello, using Node-Red Add-on: Node-RED Flow-based programming for the Internet of Things Add-on version: 14.1.5 You are running the latest version of this add-on. System: Home Assistant OS 10.1 (amd64 / generic-x86…

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## [Auto Led alarm setting](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-led-alarm-setting/78164)

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**Author:** [@Tomi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tomi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2023 07:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/auto-led-alarm-setting/78164 "2023-05-08T07:16:14Z")

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Hello. I'm trying to ask for help because I'm coding incorrectly. When the sensor rings an alarm, the LED changes automatically from green to red I've tried it many times, but I don't know Please help me flows (7)…

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## [How to change the LED color when the temperature goes up and the alarm goes off](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-led-color-when-the-temperature-goes-up-and-the-alarm-goes-off/78172)

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**Author:** [@jains](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jains)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2023 07:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-led-color-when-the-temperature-goes-up-and-the-alarm-goes-off/78172 "2023-05-08T07:14:18Z")

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Hello I'm using sensors for NCD products If the temperature value of the sensor is higher than the set temperature value, the alarm will sound. If the alarm goes off and the default color is green on the LED, if it goe…

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## [How can I submit a single flow on node red instead of submitting all flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-submit-a-single-flow-on-node-red-instead-of-submitting-all-flows/78258)

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**Author:** [@moyongjin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/moyongjin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2023 07:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-submit-a-single-flow-on-node-red-instead-of-submitting-all-flows/78258 "2023-05-08T07:13:02Z")

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now i want to submit a single flow，but i saw the code of node-red code， it just use flows post method，can i settings for solve this problem？

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## [iRobot Roomba integration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/irobot-roomba-integration/78259)

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**Author:** [@howl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/howl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2023 06:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/irobot-roomba-integration/78259 "2023-05-08T06:30:25Z")

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Hi, with the help of this page https://www.postman.com/devrel/workspace/hacking-the-home/collection/13191452-3e0d3eaf-c04a-437d-8197-2694314b6b20 i can now control the Roomba i7 via rest-interface, e.g. start cleaning…

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## [Bug? Zombie junctions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-zombie-junctions/78244)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 20:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-zombie-junctions/78244 "2023-05-07T20:24:20Z")

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Observed on NR 3.0.2 and 3.1.0 beta 2. Is this real or just odd behaviour of my PC? 1 Create a group of nodes which includes some junctions. Deploy. 2 Delete some of the junctions. Deploy. 3 Copy and paste the …

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## [How to make sense of the returned list of Flows from the \`/flows\` API?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-sense-of-the-returned-list-of-flows-from-the-flows-api/78245)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-make-sense-of-the-returned-list-of-flows-from-the-flows-api/78245 "2023-05-07T16:49:39Z")

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So I am writing an ansible collection for node-red so that one can control multiple node-red instances without writing complicated code. For the initial test case I developed a Lookup Plugin that will provide me the cur…

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## [Add Time-Scheduler](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-time-scheduler/78134)

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**Author:** [@selfmade](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/selfmade)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 15:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-time-scheduler/78134 "2023-05-07T15:24:52Z")

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Hello, Thanks to your help, my first steps went very well. I have a D1Mini here that controls my Led. Temperature/humidity works as well Dimming, switching on/off the LEDs. Now I want to add a timer for days, months …

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## [Missing Input and Output Nodes in Node-RED - Seeking Help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-input-and-output-nodes-in-node-red-seeking-help/78234)

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**Author:** [@LucLeDev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LucLeDev)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 12:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-input-and-output-nodes-in-node-red-seeking-help/78234 "2023-05-07T12:40:14Z")

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Hello Node-RED community, I am experiencing an issue with missing input and output nodes in Node-RED. I have tried checking for updates and even uninstalling and reinstalling Node-RED, but the issue persists. I would ap…

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## [Unique MQTT to BACnet Use-Case?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unique-mqtt-to-bacnet-use-case/78022)

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**Author:** [@RedWerd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RedWerd)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 10:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unique-mqtt-to-bacnet-use-case/78022 "2023-05-07T10:45:57Z")

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Hello everyone! New to Node-RED as well as MQTT/BACnet integration. We have an unusual use-case that we're attempting to Proof-Of-Concept, but have been hitting various speed bumps. The ultimate goal is to have our en…

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## [Node-Red for Alarm Monitoring?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-alarm-monitoring/78230)

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**Author:** [@oguruma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oguruma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 08:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-for-alarm-monitoring/78230 "2023-05-07T08:33:13Z")

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I currently use Home Assistant with a Z-Wave hub for my home's alarm system. It seems to run okay, but it also does seems like more of a hobbyist project than a rock-solid platform for a home alarm system. Would Node-Re…

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## [Node-red não inicia](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-nao-inicia/78240)

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**Author:** [@Jonas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jonas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2023 07:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-nao-inicia/78240 "2023-05-07T07:11:24Z")

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node-red nao inicia apenas parece a mensagem da imagem. Alguem sabe como resolver? Uploading: image.png... Uploading: Captura de tela 2023-05-07 025839.png...

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## [Is switch the proper node to split and object?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-switch-the-proper-node-to-split-and-object/78231)

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**Author:** [@thalesmaoa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thalesmaoa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-switch-the-proper-node-to-split-and-object/78231 "2023-05-06T20:52:49Z")

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This is a silly question since a split node exist, but I wanna explain what are my goals. I have an object like: msg.payload = { "speed": { "\_set": 8.5, "\_get": 0 }, "info": { "current": 0, "Vdc":…

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## [Switch node not working for string comparison with 'on'/'off' values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-not-working-for-string-comparison-with-on-off-values/78222)

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**Author:** [@ronyn77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ronyn77)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-not-working-for-string-comparison-with-on-off-values/78222 "2023-05-06T20:18:44Z")

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I am trying to use the switch node after a current state node to check whether the device is turned on or off, and based on that value, perform a subsequent operation. Inside the switch node, I am doing a direct comparis…

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## [HTTP POST: Where to put body?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-where-to-put-body/78226)

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**Author:** [@oguruma](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/oguruma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-post-where-to-put-body/78226 "2023-05-06T20:07:44Z")

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I want to fire an HTTP request (Post) on an incoming MQTT. I see how to add the HTTP Node, but I don't see where to add the Body for the HTTP.

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## [Unable to parse: invalid boolean](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/77447)

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**Author:** [@MichaelRenner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MichaelRenner)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 11:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/77447 "2023-05-06T11:08:32Z")

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Moin, everything has worked so far, but now I have no idea. Given: A thermometer sending data via wifi and mqtt. I want to display that in Grafana. Works fine with "mqtt in", my InfluxDB and Grafana. The data format (d…

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## [Error \[ui\_gauge:xxxx\] TypeError: cannot read property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-ui-gauge-xxxx-typeerror-cannot-read-property/78219)

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**Author:** [@Claude](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Claude)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 08:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-ui-gauge-xxxx-typeerror-cannot-read-property/78219 "2023-05-06T08:55:26Z")

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6 May 08:12:41 - \[error\] \[ui\_gauge:34ec8e79e6e5c72c\] TypeError: Cannot read property 'payload' of undefined how can i find the gauge on the dasboard ?

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## [How to access data from a JSON file using a specific key](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-data-from-a-json-file-using-a-specific-key/78216)

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**Author:** [@thanawit888](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thanawit888)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2023 07:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-access-data-from-a-json-file-using-a-specific-key/78216 "2023-05-06T07:40:43Z")

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form{ "id": "0002", "data": { "data\_type": "cmd\_v3", "id": "0002", "n": "fcu\_01", "function": "write", "item": \[ { "n": "power", "data": "v" }, { "n": "set\_temp", "data": v }, { "n": "fan\_speed", "data"…

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