# General

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## [Sense-Hat with Raspberry PI has no connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sense-hat-with-raspberry-pi-has-no-connection/77110)

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**Author:** [@webtour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/webtour)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sense-hat-with-raspberry-pi-has-no-connection/77110 "2023-03-31T13:27:24Z")

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Hi, I will use the node-red-node-pi-sense-hat (0.1.4) on a Raspberry Pi 3 with Busters, Node-RED v3.0.2 and Node.js v14.21.3. python -V python 2.7.16 python3 -V python 3.7.3 But I get the error "no connection". …

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## [Installing Node-RED on TrueNAS 13.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-on-truenas-13-0/77093)

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**Author:** [@EliasZoockt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EliasZoockt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-on-truenas-13-0/77093 "2023-03-31T13:16:02Z")

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Heyy, I used to use node red on truenas 12.3. now I am forced to use truenas 13.0 and found that Node RED is not available. Since I have no other way to host node red, I wanted to find out whether I can still install it…

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## [UIbuilder installation failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-installation-failed/77072)

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**Author:** [@gNeandr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gNeandr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-installation-failed/77072 "2023-03-31T10:46:29Z")

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Installing UIBuilder failed with from within nodered with Palette installation as well with "Manual installs and other versions" as posted on Github page. The manual install stops with: y:~/.node-red $ sudo npm instal…

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## [Getting error ampq when installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-ampq-when-installation/77085)

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**Author:** [@jameer.basha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jameer.basha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-ampq-when-installation/77085 "2023-03-31T10:40:34Z")

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Hi, I am trying to install amqp node for nodered. I am using this command in my windows command prompt: npm install -g node-red-contrib-amqp I am getting this error: 2023-03-30T15:46:35.179Z Install : node-red-contri…

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## [Redirect from AzureAD not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redirect-from-azuread-not-working/77108)

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**Author:** [@pbahr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pbahr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redirect-from-azuread-not-working/77108 "2023-03-31T10:23:42Z")

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Hey there, im using the tutorial for azure-ad from here: This is my config: adminAuth: { type: "strategy", strategy: { name: "azuread-openidconnect", label: "Sign in with Azure", icon: "fa…

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## [How to get state of Govee H619C light strip using LAN API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-state-of-govee-h619c-light-strip-using-lan-api/77083)

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**Author:** [@Aaroneisele55](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaroneisele55)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 02:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-state-of-govee-h619c-light-strip-using-lan-api/77083 "2023-03-31T02:35:57Z")

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Hello, I currently try to control my H619C RGBIC Strip Light from Govee with nodered using their LAN API. How can I get the device's state? Govee has some docs on this, but I can't figure out how to listen to the stat…

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## [Exec Node with Variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-with-variables/77089)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-with-variables/77089 "2023-03-30T22:26:18Z")

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I'm able to execute this: /usr/bin/avahi-browse -t \_hap.\_tcp | grep "03V8" | wc -l at the command line and I can also feed it to an Exec node \[with Append msg.payload checked\] to get the same output. The value being gr…

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## [Use ETH0 and WLAN on a Raspi at the same time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-eth0-and-wlan-on-a-raspi-at-the-same-time/77076)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-eth0-and-wlan-on-a-raspi-at-the-same-time/77076 "2023-03-30T19:33:49Z")

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Hello. Used LINUX on my Raspi: RASBIAN LINUX 11 I am now merging my project to my Raspi. My project is to control my pump via a webbrowser.The pump i controled via NODE-RED and MODBUS. PUMP \<----\> MODBUS (NODE RED) \<-…

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## [Problems Installing NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-installing-nodered/77046)

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**Author:** [@Ken-ve3hls](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ken-ve3hls)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-installing-nodered/77046 "2023-03-30T16:25:20Z")

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Just trying to install Node red for the first time. The last time I did any programming was a BASIC course in 1986. I did OK but remember nothing 37 years later. Previous to that, I blown out of a Fortran course in 19…

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## [Merger Node (Order of Objects)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merger-node-order-of-objects/77078)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merger-node-order-of-objects/77078 "2023-03-30T16:39:15Z")

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I'm using a merger node to merge several msg.payloads, BUT here is my problem. It will merge all of the msg.payloads but I really need them to be in the order they are read. How should I handle this?

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## [How to connect and controll my Landroid mover](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-and-controll-my-landroid-mover/77048)

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**Author:** [@Mark.Resting](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mark.Resting)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-connect-and-controll-my-landroid-mover/77048 "2023-03-30T15:07:41Z")

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Hi there, a while ago someone shared a nice flow how to connect and controll the Landroid mover, but since the authentication of aws was changed i'm not able anymore to get a connection. Is there someone who controlls …

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## [Loop from split need to give msg to other flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-from-split-need-to-give-msg-to-other-flow/77068)

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**Author:** [@hameljc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hameljc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-from-split-need-to-give-msg-to-other-flow/77068 "2023-03-30T14:18:57Z")

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NodeJS 16.17.1 Node-RED 3.0.2 I have a split occurring in flow 1 and I want the loop to send the message to flow 2 without waiting for a response. Basically I want the loop of the split to continue with the next item …

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## [Telegram ENETUNREACH](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-enetunreach/76995)

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**Author:** [@gajjer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gajjer)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 11:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-enetunreach/76995 "2023-03-30T11:20:02Z")

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I have a raspberry pi running Node-Red and it has been working for some time with no problems. I'm using Telegram to send me a report every morning on the main parameters being monitored. It's a remote home automation ap…

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## [Convert string to image](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-string-to-image/77061)

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**Author:** [@LinkView\_Maze](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LinkView_Maze)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 06:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-string-to-image/77061 "2023-03-30T06:39:39Z")

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Hello i am a object json with name : jpeg : \[data\] This object is encoded to base64 . I use node base64 but i don't have the good result. for example the data in string receive with my API /9j/4QDeRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAAg…

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## [Stop Chart at certain time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stop-chart-at-certain-time/77069)

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**Author:** [@Andre7tyone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Andre7tyone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 22:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stop-chart-at-certain-time/77069 "2023-03-29T22:46:45Z")

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I want to stop the chart node to go on, because at a certain time of the day there are no more data to display. I already searched for a solution, but withou success.

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## [NTP Time Server Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ntp-time-server-node/76984)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ntp-time-server-node/76984 "2023-03-29T20:42:54Z")

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I have looked at the NTPTime node for getting the time from an Internet time server, this node would work for me if I could make it not update as often. If seems that the slowest I can set is every 10 seconds. I need so…

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## [CREATE TABLE permission denied in database '\<database name\>' when using BULK Insert](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-table-permission-denied-in-database-database-name-when-using-bulk-insert/77030)

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**Author:** [@hameljc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hameljc)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 20:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-table-permission-denied-in-database-database-name-when-using-bulk-insert/77030 "2023-03-29T20:14:00Z")

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Node-RED v3.0.2 MSSQL-PLUS 0.10.2 NodeJS 16.17.1 I am trying to make a BULK Insert in a table from a database where I have proper rights. My table has 8 fields: ID = Primary key auto-increment uid = nchar(36), not …

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## [Importing function from another node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/importing-function-from-another-node/15885)

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**Author:** [@gelbo123](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gelbo123)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 19:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/importing-function-from-another-node/15885 "2023-03-29T19:29:50Z")

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Hi everyone, i want to import a function from another node. For example i have two nodes. One node e.g. the 'hello-world-node' prints "hello world" to a txt-file. The other node, 'fake-hello-world-node', should do th…

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## [How to stop importing flow from automatically adding dashboard controls to the current dashboard/tab/group?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-stop-importing-flow-from-automatically-adding-dashboard-controls-to-the-current-dashboard-tab-group/76997)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 16:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-stop-importing-flow-from-automatically-adding-dashboard-controls-to-the-current-dashboard-tab-group/76997 "2023-03-29T16:32:28Z")

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How to stop importing flow from automatically adding dashboard controls to the current dashboard/tab/group? When I select import, and then import copy, not merge, the dashboard gets screwed up regardless, I don't want t…

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## [Write to subregister via Modbus and bufferparser part II](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-to-subregister-via-modbus-and-bufferparser-part-ii/77047)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 15:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-to-subregister-via-modbus-and-bufferparser-part-ii/77047 "2023-03-29T15:48:16Z")

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Hello friends. Since i am working with MODBUS and wrtting to subregisters, i have already had my challenges with it. Unfortunately i faced a problem again but the thread is alreay closed. If someone is interested, here i…

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## [One chart for multiple data arrays \> context vs sqlite](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/one-chart-for-multiple-data-arrays-context-vs-sqlite/77032)

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**Author:** [@Vilnis\_R](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vilnis_R)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 15:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/one-chart-for-multiple-data-arrays-context-vs-sqlite/77032 "2023-03-29T15:46:00Z")

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Hi! I am intended to use one chart node for multiple (10) data arrays instead of making 10 chart nodes. Idea is to click on button that points to the particular data array and then it loads into the chart. Therefore I …

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## [Context flow strange behavior/bug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-flow-strange-behavior-bug/77056)

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**Author:** [@Vilnis\_R](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vilnis_R)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 15:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-flow-strange-behavior-bug/77056 "2023-03-29T15:38:35Z")

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I have created 5 context flows named Chart0, Chart1 .....Chart5 that stores chart values like so: \[{"series":\[""\],"data":\[\[{"x":1680087534038,"y":10},{"x":1680095175649,"y":22.1},{"x":1680095226258,"y":22.1},{"x":168009…

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## [Reolink Argus cameras](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reolink-argus-cameras/77049)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 12:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reolink-argus-cameras/77049 "2023-03-29T12:05:40Z")

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Hi, is anyone aware of a palette or github project able to switch a Relink Argus camera to "working" mode or "standy" mode? Thanks Fabio

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## [Tasmota, JSON function and split Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tasmota-json-function-and-split-node/75965)

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**Author:** [@agentsmith1612](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/agentsmith1612)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tasmota-json-function-and-split-node/75965 "2023-03-29T10:03:50Z")

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Hello, I am new to all this stuff and have never work with databases (only tiny commands in mysql at work) and never have used Node-Red before, but I need help, because it can not be so difficult. I used search and Chatg…

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## [PDF from dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pdf-from-dashboard/77011)

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**Author:** [@Jhankhana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jhankhana)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pdf-from-dashboard/77011 "2023-03-29T09:59:53Z")

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Hello there! need your help! How we can data in pdf format as exactly shown on the dashboard? can we get grid table written in template node as pdf? is it possible to do such thing?

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## [Help required with Modbus Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-with-modbus-node/77042)

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**Author:** [@italha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/italha)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-with-modbus-node/77042 "2023-03-29T08:06:08Z")

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Hello everyone, I am new to IoT and Node-RED, and currently working on a project to create a power monitoring dashboard on Grafana. For collecting data, I am using an energy analyzer and Node-RED to transfer the data fr…

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## [HTTP\_IN payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-payload/77036)

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**Author:** [@FeliceM](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FeliceM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 03:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-in-payload/77036 "2023-03-29T03:59:54Z")

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I have a function: var microW\_sensor1 = msg.payload.microW\_sensor1; var microW\_sensor2 = msg.payload.microW\_sensor2; var url = \`mW1=${microW\_sensor1}&mW2=${microW\_sensor2}\`; var newMsg = { payload: url }; return newMsg;…

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## [Security system not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-system-not-working/77033)

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**Author:** [@SolomonBush](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SolomonBush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 March 2023 01:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-system-not-working/77033 "2023-03-29T01:05:45Z")

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Hey there, guys. Sorry for updating this old thread. My neighbor asked me to help him install a security system, but for some reason, it gives an error message. Any advice?

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## [Home Security Alarm](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-security-alarm/7936)

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**Author:** [@ZenoVD](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ZenoVD)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [16 February 2019 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/home-security-alarm/7936 "2019-02-16T16:58:40Z")

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Hello, I am trying to make a home security alarm but I am new to Node-Red. When the PIR has detected something i want it to send me a text on my mobile phone and a small led and siren should jump on when movement is det…

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## [Getting charts to work - NOOB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-charts-to-work-noob/76909)

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**Author:** [@topnotchit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/topnotchit)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2023 22:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-charts-to-work-noob/76909 "2023-03-28T22:32:03Z")

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Hi, I am very new to Node Red, but I am trying to learn. I am replicating this solar forecast service here. I installed node-red-contrib-chartjs and added it to the flow. The chart is created, but it is blank. Was wo…

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