# Latest **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?no_subcategories=false&page=12 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Getting started 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-2/101093)
**Author:** [@ss1012](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ss1012)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 20:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-2/101093 "2026-05-20T20:58:30Z")
I am new to this and i am having a real time trying to make everything work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Dashboard 2. Custom Logo in Title Bar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-custom-logo-in-title-bar/101075)
**Author:** [@FireWizard52](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FireWizard52)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 20:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-custom-logo-in-title-bar/101075 "2026-05-20T20:53:56Z")
Hi, I try to add a Custom logo in the Title bar (Header) (left side). I use a template node with the following contents: \ \ \ **Author:** [@nygma2004](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nygma2004)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/message-inspector/101065 "2026-05-20T20:27:35Z") I wanted to do something in DB2, similar to MQTT explorer. I want to point to any messages (for now, I am just using my MQTT traffic), specify a topic and payload attribute and it will plot the values in a chart: Her… --- ## [Possibly a bug in contrib-modbus or even in node-red core](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possibly-a-bug-in-contrib-modbus-or-even-in-node-red-core/100877)
**Author:** [@Roman\_P](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Roman_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 14:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possibly-a-bug-in-contrib-modbus-or-even-in-node-red-core/100877 "2026-05-20T14:32:58Z")
Hi! I need to sequentially poll several Modbus IDs connected to the same serial-to-TCP gateway. Because this gateway is a bit buggy and sometimes fail to manage poll queue (TCP to RS-485) in a propper manner, I'm forced… --- ## [Trying to figure out modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-figure-out-modbus/100915)
**Author:** [@txrocks](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/txrocks)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 00:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-figure-out-modbus/100915 "2026-05-20T00:47:22Z")
I am trying to figure out how to move forward from where I am at. I can get the modbus registers when I click timestamp. I can not tell exactly which ones are which, these ones should all be read. Other modbus setups … --- ## [Developing a MeshCore-Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developing-a-meshcore-node/101070)
**Author:** [@roger.waldmeier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/roger.waldmeier)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 12:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/developing-a-meshcore-node/101070 "2026-05-19T12:33:46Z")
Is anybody developing a MeshCore-Node in near Future? To deal with the "exec"-Command is quite painful... --- ## [Accessing flow.variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-flow-variables/101076)
**Author:** [@RobinEckermann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobinEckermann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-flow-variables/101076 "2026-05-19T11:05:43Z")
I'm a relative newbie, so apologies in advance if I'm framing a stupid question. I am saving a numeric value captured from a dashboard slider as flow.low - and a debug node shows it saved (as expected) with a numeric val… --- ## [Dashboard 2.0 bugs I've found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-bugs-ive-found/100899)
**Author:** [@iungo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iungo)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 10:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-bugs-ive-found/100899 "2026-05-19T10:40:23Z")
Dashboard 2.0 is too unreliable. I can\`t understand why good working Dashboard 1.0 is deprecated. Does somebody did regression tests before forget Dashboard 1.0? Bugs what I found - Unable to play sound from node-red … --- ## [Change JavaScript editor font (for FlowFuse)?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-javascript-editor-font-for-flowfuse/88292)
**Author:** [@tnonas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tnonas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-javascript-editor-font-for-flowfuse/88292 "2026-05-19T10:31:53Z")
Hi. Is it possible to change the default font (type, size) of Monaco JavaScript editor? I tried to manually edit the specific node-red instance's settings.js file, but it is overwritten at instance boot. Thanks. --- ## [Node-red-contrib-alexa-notifyme account data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-notifyme-account-data/101068)
**Author:** [@mssib28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mssib28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 16:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-notifyme-account-data/101068 "2026-05-18T16:15:18Z")
Hi there, I have node-red-contrib-alexa-notifyme in node-red installed and I got api-key and api-secret. In the node I have to type the Access Code. I typed in the api-key --\> fault, I typed in the api-key:api-secret -… --- ## [uiBuilder Question on eventListeners](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-question-on-eventlisteners/101067)
**Author:** [@Buckskin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buckskin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 16:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-question-on-eventlisteners/101067 "2026-05-17T16:36:32Z")
So, not a specific Node-RED but relevant to uiBuilder Most addEventListener examples use an anonymous handler (i.e. (event) =\> {}) but of course this makes it very difficult to remove (I tried abort() but couldn't get i… --- ## [Extract Data from a Webpage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-data-from-a-webpage/101066)
**Author:** [@roger.waldmeier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/roger.waldmeier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 15:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extract-data-from-a-webpage/101066 "2026-05-17T15:42:35Z")
Hello, with node-red, I want to extract data from this webpage: \[Kanton Aargau - Hydrometrie\] I'm interested in "Abfluss", "Pegel" and "Wassertemperatur", see attached photo Because it seems not to be ordinary html (… --- ## [How can I store a current value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value/101061)
**Author:** [@Johannesje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johannesje)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-store-a-current-value/101061 "2026-05-16T13:51:50Z")
I am reading the output of my kWh meter (via P1). This concerns the current kWh value, but it is increasing slowly. How can I freeze the current value when I press a button? I want to place this in the context data, as … --- ## [JSONata $toMillis() in change node will not convert an ISO complaint date string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-tomillis-in-change-node-will-not-convert-an-iso-complaint-date-string/101003)
**Author:** [@IanH](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/IanH)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 11:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/jsonata-tomillis-in-change-node-will-not-convert-an-iso-complaint-date-string/101003 "2026-05-16T11:10:19Z")
I have another anomaly when using JSONata in a change node, and it is to do with time/date objects (of course). I am using a node-red-contrib-sun-event-trigger to produce a sunrise trigger, and also capture the days oth… --- ## [Security issues with nr internal npm?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-issues-with-nr-internal-npm/101034)
**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/security-issues-with-nr-internal-npm/101034 "2026-05-16T11:01:17Z")
I have a docker container which includes npm v11. However due to some accidental PATH handling, I discovered there were npm audit security issues that couldn't be fixed because they originate from another npm version 10.… --- ## [@omrid01/node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator - Display problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omrid01-node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator-display-problem/100620)
**Author:** [@Jean-Rem](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jean-Rem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2026 05:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omrid01-node-red-dashboard-2-table-tabulator-display-problem/100620 "2026-05-16T05:43:18Z")
Hello, I’m working on various projects using this excellent node :+1:. Everything seems to be working fine, except that sometimes my data doesn’t appear in the table. My tables are organised into groups on my dashboard,… --- ## [Looking for a countdown clock](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-a-countdown-clock/100942)
**Author:** [@Technogeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Technogeek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 16:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/looking-for-a-countdown-clock/100942 "2026-05-15T16:43:29Z")
I'm looking for a digital countdown clock that displays Hours, Minutes and Seconds. I will need to be able to preset the countdown time for up to 12 Hours. I've been able to get the Digital Clock to count down using the … --- ## [Reading 3x RS232 legacy machines via a single Gateway to Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-3x-rs232-legacy-machines-via-a-single-gateway-to-node-red/100740)
**Author:** [@DiogoI4.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DiogoI4.0)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 12:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-3x-rs232-legacy-machines-via-a-single-gateway-to-node-red/100740 "2026-05-15T12:34:15Z")
Hello everyone, I need to collect data from plastic injection molding machines and I'm facing the following problem. The scenario: We have a production line with 3 independent machines. They are controlled by Techmation… --- ## [Modbus server - strange debug mesage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-server-strange-debug-mesage/101031)
**Author:** [@juntiedt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/juntiedt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 09:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-server-strange-debug-mesage/101031 "2026-05-15T09:06:11Z")
As you can see on the picture, my proxy server for solar inverters works but I continously get this error mesage: "Is Not A Valid Memory Write Message To Server" Any idea how to get rid of it? --- ## [FordConnect APIs and data collection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fordconnect-apis-and-data-collection/101033)
**Author:** [@rakgupta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rakgupta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 21:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/fordconnect-apis-and-data-collection/101033 "2026-05-14T21:29:39Z")
With a lot of help from Gemini, I have managed to set up my Ford Developer Account and have received access to their APIs (not very well documented). Now I am trying to figure out what I want to do with it! Is anyone us… --- ## [Block dashboard 1 zoom in and zoom out options](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/block-dashboard-1-zoom-in-and-zoom-out-options/101032)
**Author:** [@Desmond-Zeh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Desmond-Zeh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 18:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/block-dashboard-1-zoom-in-and-zoom-out-options/101032 "2026-05-14T18:41:39Z")
Hello house! À quick one. I’ll love to fixed the zoom-in and zoom-out of my dashboard 1 to a particular width and height. I’m sure this can be achieved using the template node and some css code but I can’t figure it out… --- ## [Trouble with working through the Node Red tutorials ](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-working-through-the-node-red-tutorials/100992)
**Author:** [@richardw997](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richardw997)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trouble-with-working-through-the-node-red-tutorials/100992 "2026-05-14T15:35:00Z")
I have been working through the Node Red tutorials and got to the point of building arrays with the Star Wars data from the site, “people”: “https://swapi.info/api/people”. I have then followed the tutorial to convert a … --- ## [The BigTimer doesn't seem to recognize the latitude/longitude](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-bigtimer-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-the-latitude-longitude/101014)
**Author:** [@left4nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/left4nodered)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-bigtimer-doesnt-seem-to-recognize-the-latitude-longitude/101014 "2026-05-14T07:25:14Z")
I want to trigger an automation from sunset to sunrise with BigTimer node. The following picture is how I configure it. So the Sunrise tomorrow should be 06:03AM according to Google(which I verified), and the current ti… --- ## [Which node is the best suit if I am using ZLAN5407-M to transmit the data from power meter?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-the-best-suit-if-i-am-using-zlan5407-m-to-transmit-the-data-from-power-meter/101013)
**Author:** [@Champion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Champion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2026 03:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/which-node-is-the-best-suit-if-i-am-using-zlan5407-m-to-transmit-the-data-from-power-meter/101013 "2026-05-14T03:16:39Z")
Currently I am using ZLAN (RS485 to Ethernet adapter) to transmit the data from the power meter to node red, I would like to know the which node to use to receive the data in NodeRed. Should I use Modbus Getter Node or … --- ## [Loading and executing a single flow tab in the backend?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loading-and-executing-a-single-flow-tab-in-the-backend/100988)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loading-and-executing-a-single-flow-tab-in-the-backend/100988 "2026-05-13T16:16:05Z")
Hi There, This is very specific question related to me trying to develop a collection of flows that test and verify the functionality of the NR code nodes. The test flows already exist, and the node package for Erlang-R… --- ## [$split doesn't support default settings?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-doesnt-support-default-settings/101002)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-doesnt-support-default-settings/101002 "2026-05-13T16:10:21Z")
Hi There, This might be a known unknown since I'm using NR 4.0.9 - so it might be fixed already. Or maybe it's not a bug? In which case what am I doing wrong! It concerns JSONata $split: The description gives me t… --- ## [ENRON Modbus Server node for Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enron-modbus-server-node-for-node-red/101005)
**Author:** [@RobAxt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobAxt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 14:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enron-modbus-server-node-for-node-red/101005 "2026-05-13T14:37:32Z")
Hi everyone, While working on a project that required ENRON Modbus support, I looked for an existing Node-RED node that could act as an ENRON Modbus server, but I could not find one that matched what I needed. So I cre… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-opcua not working after update to 0.2.351](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-opcua-not-working-after-update-to-0-2-351/100997)
**Author:** [@bob3150](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bob3150)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 05:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-opcua-not-working-after-update-to-0-2-351/100997 "2026-05-13T05:03:48Z")
I updated node-red to version 4.1.10 and node-red-contrib-opcua to 0.2.351 and now opcua is not working anymore → unknown OpcUA-Client Please help me to solve this problem my complete data-grabbing enviroment is not wor… --- ## [Lost Connection to server, reconnecting on AWS linux](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-reconnecting-on-aws-linux/100928)
**Author:** [@knowledgeshark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knowledgeshark)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 19:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-reconnecting-on-aws-linux/100928 "2026-05-12T19:28:08Z")
I have a new node-red running on a new AWS instance (after my 2017 was getting too old:-). Anyway, it's working nicely, but I'm getting the lost connection to server message: Lost connection to server, reconnecting in… --- ## [Sort List Of Link-In / Link-Out Nodes In Sidebar](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sort-list-of-link-in-link-out-nodes-in-sidebar/100990)
**Author:** [@MyRandomThoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MyRandomThoughts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sort-list-of-link-in-link-out-nodes-in-sidebar/100990 "2026-05-12T16:14:20Z")
When double-clicking a link node, the right-hand side bar appears with a list of possible targets, can we get that sorted in to alphabetical order please, within the tab sections. [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?no_subcategories=false&page=11) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md?no_subcategories=false&page=13)