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## [HA from LinknLink on Android box](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ha-from-linknlink-on-android-box/99445)

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**Author:** [@E1cid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/E1cid)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2025 15:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ha-from-linknlink-on-android-box/99445 "2025-10-18T15:01:29Z")

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Home Assistant at a reasonable price, should be powerful enough to run Node-red to. Thought i would post it for others

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## [Is there a way to toggle an outline round all dashboard widgets?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-toggle-an-outline-round-all-dashboard-widgets/99440)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2025 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-toggle-an-outline-round-all-dashboard-widgets/99440 "2025-10-18T13:42:27Z")

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I would like to have a button on a dashboard which for debug purposes draws a 1px outline around all widgets of a particular type on the page. Drawing an outline is easy enough: \<style\> .experiment .nrdb-ui-button { …

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## [Link Out node should have a dynamic mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-out-node-should-have-a-dynamic-mode/99436)

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**Author:** [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2025 05:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/link-out-node-should-have-a-dynamic-mode/99436 "2025-10-18T05:51:03Z")

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Can I just raise this specifically as a request, this is the original discussion - Link call set to dynamic - can there be other link nodes in the flow? - #19 by knolleary

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## [Trying to access dashboard - cannot find correct url](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-access-dashboard-cannot-find-correct-url/99283)

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**Author:** [@777fatcat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/777fatcat)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 23:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-access-dashboard-cannot-find-correct-url/99283 "2025-10-17T23:02:43Z")

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I am running Node Red companion installed through HACS on a green. I am working on my flows using Brave on a windows machine. The following json is a basic flow for demo. I can see the dashboard on the layout tab and …

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## [Mqtt in subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-in-subflow/99426)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 20:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-in-subflow/99426 "2025-10-17T20:06:52Z")

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I'm using mqtt for rpc calls from Thingsboard. Basically request/response. Every incoming topic is on this format: msg.topic: "v1/devices/me/rpc/request/X" and the response must update to: msg.topic: "v1/devices/me/r…

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## [Interval between times](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-between-times/99429)

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**Author:** [@macht\_rebel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/macht_rebel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/interval-between-times/99429 "2025-10-17T14:00:20Z")

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Is it possible to change the scale in the inject node "interval between times" from hors to minutes? Currently the only scale is hourly ...

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## [Dashboard 2.0 Chart not showing timestamped data from mysql](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-not-showing-timestamped-data-from-mysql/99412)

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**Author:** [@ccman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ccman)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-not-showing-timestamped-data-from-mysql/99412 "2025-10-17T13:02:43Z")

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I have temperature data with timestamps output as an array from Mysql, sent to the chart widget on node red Dashboard 2.0, with the settings to be line chart, x-axis timescale, and x and y to use relevant keys. No matter…

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## [So Dashboard 2.0 has some real quirks?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/so-dashboard-2-0-has-some-real-quirks/99418)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 12:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/so-dashboard-2-0-has-some-real-quirks/99418 "2025-10-17T12:28:02Z")

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So Dashboard 2.0 has some real quirks? And I am not talking about visual differences with the tables objects, which are significant, but response to message driven changes. If you disable a table, the entire table is…

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## [Best practice mssql node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practice-mssql-node/99386)

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**Author:** [@Filip\_Top](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Filip_Top)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 11:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practice-mssql-node/99386 "2025-10-17T11:45:24Z")

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I'm using data from the database to update multiple screens every 5 min from the database. To do this, I need to run several queries in the same database. What is the best practice, make a flow for every query with his…

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## [Modbus - Flex Write node - Parameters](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-write-node-parameters/99410)

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**Author:** [@craigcurtin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/craigcurtin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 11:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-flex-write-node-parameters/99410 "2025-10-17T11:29:04Z")

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Hey Guys (hopefully @Steve-Mcl is listening !) I am using the Modbus nodes extensively and not having any troubles - except i now want to pass two parameters through the Flex-write node and can not figure out the setup …

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## [Node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill/99419)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 09:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-home-skill/99419 "2025-10-17T09:07:20Z")

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I updated my main NodeRED instance running native on a Pi to 4.1.1 this afternoon and nothing that's programmed to use this skill from @hardillb seems to be working this evening. Anyone else having difficulties?

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## [Regarding the issue of msg.socketIp in dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regarding-the-issue-of-msg-socketip-in-dashboard-2-0/99420)

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**Author:** [@SXlaowang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SXlaowang)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2025 08:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/regarding-the-issue-of-msg-socketip-in-dashboard-2-0/99420 "2025-10-17T08:24:32Z")

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Why are the msg.socketIp outputs from the UI control node and event node all 'undefined'?

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## [Put snapshot on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-snapshot-on-dashboard/99337)

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**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 23:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/put-snapshot-on-dashboard/99337 "2025-10-16T23:52:02Z")

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hi I'm trying to put a snapshot from my 3d printer cam on my dashboard, i am able to get a picture to a image preview node , but when i send it to a ui template node the only thing that appears on the dashboard is the …

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## [There is now a Node-RED expert builder on the FlowFuse website](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/there-is-now-a-node-red-expert-builder-on-the-flowfuse-website/99422)

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**Author:** [@gstout](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gstout)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 21:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/there-is-now-a-node-red-expert-builder-on-the-flowfuse-website/99422 "2025-10-16T21:07:18Z")

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Here's something for you to try out: we've created the FlowFuse Expert Assistant for use right on the flowfuse.com homepage! Now you can use a chat that connects with all of our docs and resources and delivers a structur…

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## [Help required to remove pymysql from script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-to-remove-pymysql-from-script/99409)

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**Author:** [@Tinbum1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Tinbum1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 21:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-required-to-remove-pymysql-from-script/99409 "2025-10-16T21:05:09Z")

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Hi, I wonder if anyone would be able to remove all the code for the logger pymysql from this script below as I don't need it. I've had a go but but not really sure. #!/usr/bin/env python import requests,json,pymysql im…

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## [We’ve started dry runs for Node-RED Con 2025 — it’s going to be awesome 🔥](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-ve-started-dry-runs-for-node-red-con-2025-it-s-going-to-be-awesome/99417)

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**Author:** [@Yndira-E](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Yndira-E)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 14:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-ve-started-dry-runs-for-node-red-con-2025-it-s-going-to-be-awesome/99417 "2025-10-16T14:53:07Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve been catching a few of the dry runs for Node-RED Con 2025, and honestly — I can’t wait for the live event! The talks are super interesting, interactive, and full of ideas you’ll want to try right away…

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## [Create a stacked line chart with Charts js v2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-stacked-line-chart-with-charts-js-v2/99414)

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**Author:** [@Sido1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sido1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 07:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-a-stacked-line-chart-with-charts-js-v2/99414 "2025-10-16T07:27:05Z")

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Hi there I tried to create a stacked line chart with Charts v2 but I always get an overlaying one. For a bar chart it worked, so I am a bit confused. Is it not possible at all? The last function before ui\_template send…

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## [“POOL IS CLOSED” Error in mysql2 Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pool-is-closed-error-in-mysql2-node/99413)

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**Author:** [@shubhamnodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shubhamnodered)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 06:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pool-is-closed-error-in-mysql2-node/99413 "2025-10-16T06:54:49Z")

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Hi everyone, I recently came across an error in Node-RED related to the mysql2 node: "POOL IS CLOSED" This is what i saw in the debug window.... { "\_\_enc\_\_": true, "type": "error", "data": { "name": "Erro…

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## [What I did with UIBUILDER and how I got on](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-i-did-with-uibuilder-and-how-i-got-on/99255)

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**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2025 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-i-did-with-uibuilder-and-how-i-got-on/99255 "2025-10-06T15:59:50Z")

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TL:DR This is an article on why I decided to use UIBUILDER as opposed to Dashboard 2 in Node-RED (NR) to create my 'Basic Dashboard' and how I used AI to create a custom meter. I still have many things to learn and my c…

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## [New Arduino SBC from the Qualcomm buyout - Arduino Uno Q](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-arduino-sbc-from-the-qualcomm-buyout-arduino-uno-q/99354)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-arduino-sbc-from-the-qualcomm-buyout-arduino-uno-q/99354 "2025-10-15T19:21:05Z")

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Be interesting to see what it costs, could be great for Node-RED.

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## [Csv value to mqtt](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-value-to-mqtt/99372)

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**Author:** [@gerribaldi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerribaldi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 18:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-value-to-mqtt/99372 "2025-10-15T18:46:23Z")

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HI, i read a csv file from a ftp server and want to sent the values to a mqtt broker. My point know is, how can i create for each value in a line separate topic. The csv have this fields: sn; volume 1; volume 2; volum…

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## [Tibber Price Reveiver Object not updated to 15 min mode](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tibber-price-reveiver-object-not-updated-to-15-min-mode/99407)

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**Author:** [@jojogommez](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jojogommez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tibber-price-reveiver-object-not-updated-to-15-min-mode/99407 "2025-10-15T17:56:08Z")

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Hello im not a programmer but in the Power Save Palette the lowest Price works with 15 minutes but the Price Receiver ist in the old 1 hour mode. Can someone help to update the Prive Receiver to 15 min mode ?

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## [How to use local files for Dashboard 2.0 App Icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-local-files-for-dashboard-2-0-app-icon/99398)

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**Author:** [@SXlaowang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SXlaowang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 14:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-use-local-files-for-dashboard-2-0-app-icon/99398 "2025-10-15T14:47:05Z")

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I have used httpStatic in settings. js to implement fixed IP address icon access. But the problem is that my node red host has two network cards, corresponding to different IP addresses. When accessing the dashboard thr…

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## [LCD1602 RGB Waveshare](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lcd1602-rgb-waveshare/99401)

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**Author:** [@PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PLC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lcd1602-rgb-waveshare/99401 "2025-10-15T13:22:44Z")

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Hello guys, I bought a RGB LCD from Waveshare and I would like to know if anyone alredy use it with node-red ? I didn't find any thnigs about it. I would like to use it with node and not use python execute node if poss…

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## [Why won't this flow import?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-wont-this-flow-import/99382)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/why-wont-this-flow-import/99382 "2025-10-15T12:17:07Z")

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In a github issue the OP is posting flows that validate ok in https://jsonlint.com but won't import as node red says it is not valid JSON. Could someone who knows about such things indicate what the problem is? I suspe…

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## [We published an article on integrating Allen-Bradley PLCs with Node-RED over EtherNet/IP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-published-an-article-on-integrating-allen-bradley-plcs-with-node-red-over-ethernet-ip/99400)

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**Author:** [@sumitshinde-84](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sumitshinde-84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 October 2025 09:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/we-published-an-article-on-integrating-allen-bradley-plcs-with-node-red-over-ethernet-ip/99400 "2025-10-15T09:01:27Z")

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Just wanted to share this article that shows how you can connect to Allen-Bradley PLCs over EtherNet/IP using Node-RED. It covers both implicit and explicit messaging. Check out this comprehensive guide: EtherNet/IP Inte…

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## [Best way to display graphic image in simple dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-display-graphic-image-in-simple-dashboard/99390)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2025 19:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-way-to-display-graphic-image-in-simple-dashboard/99390 "2025-10-14T19:43:59Z")

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Best way to display graphic image in simple NR dashboard? I thought this was pretty straight forward, until I realized I have never do this type of thing before. Here is the scenario, I have two(2) graphic files, JPEG,…

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## [Analyze simple project](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/analyze-simple-project/99325)

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**Author:** [@Gioacchino1969](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gioacchino1969)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2025 19:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/analyze-simple-project/99325 "2025-10-14T19:30:26Z")

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These are my first projects with node red. I try to use node red to control sonoff devices (zigbee). In this simple project if I make a single press on button I see the same row of event repeated more then once. I woul…

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## [Dashboard 2 - Number input height](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-number-input-height/99313)

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**Author:** [@Chris378](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chris378)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2025 18:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-number-input-height/99313 "2025-10-14T18:21:20Z")

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Dear Community I want to put into Dashboard 2.0 page several numer input fields below each other. But the number input field\`s height is larger than the line height, so the fields overlap. Is there a way to adjust this…

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## [Node red pages gone :-(](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-pages-gone/99391)

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**Author:** [@Filip\_Top](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Filip_Top)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 October 2025 17:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-pages-gone/99391 "2025-10-14T17:06:09Z")

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All; I had an upgrade of a node that required a restart of the system. But I didn't find any way to do this, so I restarted the system. But now turns out that everything is gone in my node red environment :frowning: I…

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