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## [Node-red-contrib-re-postgres: "The workspace contains some nodes that are not properly configured:"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-re-postgres-the-workspace-contains-some-nodes-that-are-not-properly-configured/31585)

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**Author:** [@zoltansz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/zoltansz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2020 07:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-re-postgres-the-workspace-contains-some-nodes-that-are-not-properly-configured/31585 "2020-08-16T07:37:33Z")

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Dear all, I have a properly working flow that inserts sensor data into a Postgres table. I already have 38.000 rows. However, every time I deploy my flow, NR warns me that the Postgres node (node-red-contrib-re-postgres…

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## [About node-red-node-pisrf?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/about-node-red-node-pisrf/31546)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2020 03:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/about-node-red-node-pisrf/31546 "2020-08-16T03:55:12Z")

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Is node-red-node-pisrf maintained? I mean, it may not be a priority, but it is not orphaned, right? I have a couple of suggestions for it: Just add that US-100 sensor works with the node, just like the SRF04 and SRF…

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## [Parsing or catching the line color a chart selects?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-or-catching-the-line-color-a-chart-selects/31535)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2020 03:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/parsing-or-catching-the-line-color-a-chart-selects/31535 "2020-08-16T03:51:53Z")

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Ok, so the cool feature of chart, is the color selection, automatic color selection that is per data set on said chart. The question is, is that color value somewhere some place, that a node or script can query? I have…

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## [I2c help with baby steps please](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i2c-help-with-baby-steps-please/31582)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_Truman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Peter_Truman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i2c-help-with-baby-steps-please/31582 "2020-08-15T22:09:59Z")

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Hi - new to everything (raspberry pi, python, node-red) but some experience with i2c I have built a board for my Pi that has a number of i2c devices (RTC, ADC, DAC and I/O expansion) - I have all of these working in pyt…

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## [Contrib i2c edit node settings for pcf8574](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-i2c-edit-node-settings-for-pcf8574/31560)

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**Author:** [@Jurg1505](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jurg1505)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 18:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-i2c-edit-node-settings-for-pcf8574/31560 "2020-08-15T18:08:55Z")

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I can't find how to fill in the settings to set the output pins. sudo i2cdetect -y 1 gives

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## [Stacked Bars Chart with msg.ui\_control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stacked-bars-chart-with-msg-ui-control/31587)

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**Author:** [@Robertotarga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robertotarga)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 18:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stacked-bars-chart-with-msg-ui-control/31587 "2020-08-15T18:01:28Z")

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I need to have a bar chart with stacked columns. Unfortunately this is not an option you can find in the configuration window (why?, it's a super standard bar chart style ), so I followed HotNipi's Feb. 10th post sugges…

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## [Omron Fins and CIO](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-and-cio/31142)

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**Author:** [@djpjd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/djpjd)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/omron-fins-and-cio/31142 "2020-08-15T16:13:39Z")

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I am using "node-red-contrib-omron-fins" and I am trying to read the CIO of an Omron CJ series PLC. I can successfully read W,H,A and D areas but when I try C I always get back the present value of the Timer area. What …

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## [UPDATED: node-red-contrib-mssql-plus 0.5.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updated-node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-0-5-0/31586)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updated-node-red-contrib-mssql-plus-0-5-0/31586 "2020-08-15T15:09:40Z")

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Big update completed, beta tested and now published to NPM. V0.5.0 New Features Parameters It is now possible to include parameters in a query. These can be entered in the updated UI or passed in via msg , flow , glo…

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## [UPDATED: node-red-contrib-omron-fins v0.3.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updated-node-red-contrib-omron-fins-v0-3-0/31588)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updated-node-red-contrib-omron-fins-v0-3-0/31588 "2020-08-15T16:11:02Z")

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V0.3.0 - Refined UI and major speed increase UI update and documentation improvements This version no longer implements a "busy" flag and permits multiple in-flight transmissions. This results in a huge comm speed incre…

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## [How to include and launch node-red from javascript framework like Vue.js etc?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-include-and-launch-node-red-from-javascript-framework-like-vue-js-etc/31261)

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**Author:** [@DevanandBaipotu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DevanandBaipotu)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 12:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-include-and-launch-node-red-from-javascript-framework-like-vue-js-etc/31261 "2020-08-15T12:30:24Z")

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how to include and luanch the node-red from javascript framework like vue

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## [Switch Node on UI](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-on-ui/31568)

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**Author:** [@Pac8](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pac8)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2020 09:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-on-ui/31568 "2020-08-15T09:18:56Z")

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I have a quick query that someone may have come across how to solve. I have an input coming in from a barcode scanner and i want to direct it to individual output texts on a UI. Is there a way to toggle or switch on and…

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## [Sending two values using ng-click=send()](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-two-values-using-ng-click-send/31566)

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**Author:** [@vangalvin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vangalvin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 23:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-two-values-using-ng-click-send/31566 "2020-08-14T23:37:32Z")

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I have a table cell set up to send back a value when its clicked. Ideally i would like to get it to send back two values in the payload. \<td ng-click="send({payload: device.deviceName, level:device.object.alertLevel})"\>{…

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## [Node Red - OpenHAB - Homekit - Very Beginner Questions for Homekit to OH item flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-openhab-homekit-very-beginner-questions-for-homekit-to-oh-item-flow/30149)

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**Author:** [@ckishappy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ckishappy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 22:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-openhab-homekit-very-beginner-questions-for-homekit-to-oh-item-flow/30149 "2020-08-14T22:08:25Z")

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Hi, I started to use node-red for the further HomeKit integration and I like it based on what I have seen. I used the node red and HomeKit and the openhab tutorials. This one was also posted on the OH forum but didn't ge…

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## [Problems with Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO input with Docker](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-raspberry-pi-4-gpio-input-with-docker/31537)

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**Author:** [@Charry2014](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Charry2014)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 22:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-raspberry-pi-4-gpio-input-with-docker/31537 "2020-08-14T22:04:20Z")

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For a while I have been using a Raspberry Pi 4 with Node Red and pigpiod to control some relays using GPIO output pins, and it works very well now. However now I try to use some GPIO pins as inputs and I am having a lot …

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## [Tado-client input node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-client-input-node/8217)

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**Author:** [@Folgore](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Folgore)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tado-client-input-node/8217 "2020-08-14T21:25:02Z")

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Hi, I have a question. How can I know how to pass the correct payload for setting correctly the request? The node is this: Thank's

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## [Node-red-contrib-whatsappbot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-whatsappbot/31474)

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**Author:** [@Didi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Didi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 19:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-whatsappbot/31474 "2020-08-14T19:54:40Z")

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\*Hello!! \* Can someone help me? I have problems installing the "node-red-contrib-whatsappbot" 2020-08-12T10:05:18.862Z Install : node-red-contrib-whatsappbot 0.1.1 2020-08-12T10:05:17.837Z npm install --no-audit --no-…

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## [Contrib-ui-svg: variable height/rotation on input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-svg-variable-height-rotation-on-input/31570)

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**Author:** [@ArneR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ArneR)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 19:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/contrib-ui-svg-variable-height-rotation-on-input/31570 "2020-08-14T19:32:43Z")

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Hey I am using the contrib-ui-svg node. Currently I have 2 questions. (1) Rotation I am trying to rotate the item in red (see image belo), using an incoming value from a PLC. I am unable to achieve this. I viewed the…

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## [GitHub Authentication Callback URL?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/github-authentication-callback-url/31573)

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**Author:** [@Stwissel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stwissel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 16:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/github-authentication-callback-url/31573 "2020-08-14T16:16:10Z")

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Trying to configure the GitHub Authentication for the NodeRED Admin UI. In settings I have: adminAuth: require("node-red-auth-github")({ clientID: process.env.GITHUB\_CLIENT\_ID, clientSecret: process.env.GITHUB\_…

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## [Need help with contrib-string](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-contrib-string/31569)

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**Author:** [@Esjaycc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Esjaycc)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-contrib-string/31569 "2020-08-14T14:54:57Z")

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Hi there, i tried to extract a value from a httprequest. The Value changes every second. When i make the request : http://blynk-cloud.com/RUAYzVsCN7uQIIlUYc2DFjiCOq5XyZnN/get/V3 i get back \["11.730"\]. I only want to…

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## [How to convert object into array?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-object-into-array/31563)

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**Author:** [@sharper](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sharper)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 14:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-convert-object-into-array/31563 "2020-08-14T14:30:00Z")

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I am having some issues understanding how to create an array from an object, This object is one piece of an array(results from a mysql query) maybe I just need more coffee: Current object looks like this: {"task\_…

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## [Refer entity name in title of node ](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refer-entity-name-in-title-of-node/31557)

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**Author:** [@fietstasss](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fietstasss)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 11:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/refer-entity-name-in-title-of-node/31557 "2020-08-14T11:41:09Z")

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Hi all, I like to keep my NodeRed as ‘organised’ as possible. To achieve this I tend to use the ‘Name’ function for each block with a bit of a description of what it does. For example, let’s say I’m using a ‘call-servi…

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## [Problems to open port 162 (SNMP-TRAP)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-to-open-port-162-snmp-trap/31555)

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**Author:** [@fernandezjm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fernandezjm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 10:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-to-open-port-162-snmp-trap/31555 "2020-08-14T10:32:01Z")

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I want to use node-red-contrib-snmp-trap-listener to receive traps via snmp, on port 162, but I get this error "can't open port: 162". I have the same problem with node-red-contrib-syslog, which uses port 514. I have rea…

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## [Missing Node Change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-node-change/31519)

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**Author:** [@Ward](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ward)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 09:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/missing-node-change/31519 "2020-08-14T09:40:09Z")

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Hi, I've installed node red on a RevPi Core3 and updated node-red to the latest version 1.1.3. But now i see that the change node is missing. Does anyone have a idea why? Because it's a standard node no? I see it in t…

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## [Debugging python code in VSCODE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debugging-python-code-in-vscode/31550)

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**Author:** [@VC-07](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/VC-07)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 09:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debugging-python-code-in-vscode/31550 "2020-08-14T09:33:04Z")

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ABOUT DEBUGGING CUSTOM NODE DEVELOPMENT 1. How to debug custom python code which is present inside js function for custom python node development in node-red. ? 2. How to use VSCODE debugging capabilities to debug node-…

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## [\[Announce\] Node-RED Node TypeScript Starter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-node-typescript-starter/31545)

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**Author:** [@alexk111](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alexk111)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 09:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-node-typescript-starter/31545 "2020-08-14T09:01:25Z")

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Announcing Node-RED Node TypeScript Starter, a quick-start template repository for creating new Node-RED node sets in TypeScript.

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## [Opc - da xml client](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-da-xml-client/31517)

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**Author:** [@yzerman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yzerman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 08:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-da-xml-client/31517 "2020-08-14T08:50:20Z")

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Hi, does anyone know a way to connect with OPC DA server. I have XML file and trying to use node-red-contrib-opc-da, but no success. Could you provide some suggestions. Thank you in advance!

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## [Publish NaN on MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/publish-nan-on-mqtt/31301)

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**Author:** [@spidgrou](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/spidgrou)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/publish-nan-on-mqtt/31301 "2020-08-14T08:14:42Z")

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Hi to Everybody, I'm slowly learning Node-Red and more than I use it more I lve it, but now I found a problem that I'm not able to solve. I'm trying to convert a Latitude and Longitude from Numeric value to a Degree an…

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## [USB Communication Problem on Reboot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usb-communication-problem-on-reboot/31450)

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**Author:** [@LiorBird](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LiorBird)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 07:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usb-communication-problem-on-reboot/31450 "2020-08-14T07:58:52Z")

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Hi All, I have been using Node-RED to control a variety of different devices (mostly Arduinos), and I have ran into the following issue. Every time when I reboot the main computer, all of the Arduino devices seem to be …

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## [Long press before release](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/long-press-before-release/31459)

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**Author:** [@matisok](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/matisok)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 07:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/long-press-before-release/31459 "2020-08-14T07:57:38Z")

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Hi all, I am making a coffee grinder that has a short press to turn the grinder on and a long press on the same gpio button that will start a 4min timer. How do I make the flow with the desired logic? It is important t…

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## [Download a file and then connection lost](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/download-a-file-and-then-connection-lost/31541)

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**Author:** [@apex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/apex)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2020 07:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/download-a-file-and-then-connection-lost/31541 "2020-08-14T07:44:45Z")

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hi guy i have make a API call and save the result to the CSV file , and then using a button to download it I follow the example here https://flows.nodered.org/flow/db68bd4934cf46f39e6e453a348bc419 THE PROBLEM is : e…

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