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## [Flow with 10 MQTT "IN Node".. is better use just one "IN node" and split via "function node"?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-with-10-mqtt-in-node-is-better-use-just-one-in-node-and-split-via-function-node/94627)

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**Author:** [@lumanga](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lumanga)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 15:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-with-10-mqtt-in-node-is-better-use-just-one-in-node-and-split-via-function-node/94627 "2025-01-20T15:07:17Z")

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Dear All, Hi, I have an old Raspberry Pi 3 running Raspbian Debian 11 Bullseye. I have installed Node-Red with the Mosquitto MQTT broker to receive signals from temperature/humidity sensors and current probes for home …

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## [Allen Bradley SLC-500 PLC and Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-slc-500-plc-and-node-red/94725)

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**Author:** [@Surefire01](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Surefire01)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/allen-bradley-slc-500-plc-and-node-red/94725 "2025-01-20T15:02:07Z")

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Hi Folks. In a previous life I used Allen Bradley SLC-500's to teach electrical apprentices the basics of PLC's. These were programmed using RSLinx and RSLogix installed on a laptop and communicating through an RS232 c…

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## [Throttle mqtt traffic at flow startup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/throttle-mqtt-traffic-at-flow-startup/94660)

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**Author:** [@mharsch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mharsch)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 14:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/throttle-mqtt-traffic-at-flow-startup/94660 "2025-01-20T14:31:29Z")

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I have a MQTT host that charges for a specific rate of data points per minute. I'm able to stay below this rate for outbound traffic by pacing the inject nodes that trigger the flow. However, if I have many MQTT in nod…

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## [Solved Question on how to store api data to test function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-question-on-how-to-store-api-data-to-test-function/94755)

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**Author:** [@old-grumpy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/old-grumpy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/solved-question-on-how-to-store-api-data-to-test-function/94755 "2025-01-20T14:06:46Z")

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I need to chance the function node code as my old service is now subscription. now going use " https://weerlive.nl/api/weerlive\_api\_v2.php?key=demo&locatie=Amsterdam" wget get that,no problem. I like to store this data s…

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## [Help in Function Node - Dynamic Table properties (CSV to HTML)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-in-function-node-dynamic-table-properties-csv-to-html/94751)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 13:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-in-function-node-dynamic-table-properties-csv-to-html/94751 "2025-01-20T13:11:00Z")

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I have a simple flow, where i convert the contents of a CSV file into an HTML table for sending it as email body. for few rows in the table i need to colspan 6 columns so that they appear in a single cell based on the c…

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## [Any way to use plugins with nrlint?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-use-plugins-with-nrlint/94743)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 11:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/any-way-to-use-plugins-with-nrlint/94743 "2025-01-20T11:42:53Z")

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Was trying to add an eslint rule but found it was deprecated and moved to a separate "stylistic" plugin. Tried adding this to nrlint, but to no effect. Anyone knows how to add it? Is it even possible? @stylistic/eslint-…

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## [How to Display a Vuetify Combobox Across All Pages but Load Data on Specific Pages?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-a-vuetify-combobox-across-all-pages-but-load-data-on-specific-pages/94753)

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**Author:** [@Nandhini-Subramaniya](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nandhini-Subramaniya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-display-a-vuetify-combobox-across-all-pages-but-load-data-on-specific-pages/94753 "2025-01-20T11:02:37Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm working on a Vue.js project using Vuetify, and I have a v-combobox that I want to display on all pages in my application. However, I only want to load and render the data for the combobox on specific pa…

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## [Dashboard 2 ui-led not displaying](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-ui-led-not-displaying/94609)

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**Author:** [@gerrybartley](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerrybartley)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-ui-led-not-displaying/94609 "2025-01-20T10:55:41Z")

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I've installed the ui-led for Dashboard 2. It appears in palette but not on dashboard Seeing this error message in Chrome console Node-Red version is 4.0.8 Dashboard version is 1.22.0 I've restarted node-red aft…

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## [Virtual keyboard Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/virtual-keyboard-dashboard-2-0/94696)

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**Author:** [@j2002](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/j2002)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 10:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/virtual-keyboard-dashboard-2-0/94696 "2025-01-20T10:51:04Z")

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Can anyone point me to a working on-screen keyboard with Dashboard 2.0? The ones I find in the flows library don't seem to work and don't seem to be up to date.

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## [Installation Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-error/94723)

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**Author:** [@leftymuller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/leftymuller)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 10:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installation-error/94723 "2025-01-20T10:12:34Z")

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Hello Good peoples, Just tried to install an instance of node-red on Debian 12 under proxmox I have done this a heap of times and never any problems However I get root@debian:/etc# node-red Illegal instruction (core…

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## [Dashboard 2.0 ui-table with Export function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-table-with-export-function/94640)

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**Author:** [@akd02](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/akd02)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-ui-table-with-export-function/94640 "2025-01-20T08:52:44Z")

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Hello everyone, i am missing an important feature on the ui-table node and it's the ability to export data primarily into XLSX format and less important into PDF. does anyone have an example perhaps using the UI-templa…

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## [MQTT as replacement for Project Call nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-as-replacement-for-project-call-nodes/94553)

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**Author:** [@SynoUser-NL](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SynoUser-NL)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2025 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-as-replacement-for-project-call-nodes/94553 "2025-01-20T08:06:16Z")

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In our Flowfuse environment, we are using one NR instance for flows that can be called from multiple other NR instances. As these instances are not in the same team, it is not possible to use Project nodes to send\\return…

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## [VEdirect victron node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vedirect-victron-node/94744)

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**Author:** [@pin32](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pin32)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vedirect-victron-node/94744 "2025-01-19T22:59:15Z")

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Hello. I’m using this node to acquire data from a Victron smartshunt. I find a problem of which I cannot understand the nature, questioning him I obtain alternately in seemingly random way this information: \`{"PID":{"…

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## [Syntax errors when running the install script on raspberry pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-errors-when-running-the-install-script-on-raspberry-pi/94740)

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**Author:** [@bobs409](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bobs409)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-errors-when-running-the-install-script-on-raspberry-pi/94740 "2025-01-19T20:50:14Z")

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Trying to install Node red on my Raspberry pi 4 but it gives this error: /dev/fd/63: line 851: syntax error near unexpected token ;;' /dev/fd/63: line 851: ;;' This is the command I'm using: bash \<(curl -sL https://r…

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## [NodeRed not finding moment.js - "TypeError: moment is not a function"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-not-finding-moment-js-typeerror-moment-is-not-a-function/94735)

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**Author:** [@fabiorcosta](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fabiorcosta)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 17:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-not-finding-moment-js-typeerror-moment-is-not-a-function/94735 "2025-01-19T17:18:55Z")

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I have installed moment through "manage pallete". Also added to settings.js functionGlobalContext: { moment: require('moment') } But when trygin to execute a function node: const moment = global.get('moment'); …

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## [How to configure actionable notifications?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-configure-actionable-notifications/94731)

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**Author:** [@pabz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pabz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-configure-actionable-notifications/94731 "2025-01-19T16:26:29Z")

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Hey all, I've trying to build actionable notifications in Node Red to push to Home Assistant, but all I get it just normal notifications with no actions or clickable option. I tried the array from this topic (Unable to…

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## [Function node and handling null as content of message output](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-and-handling-null-as-content-of-message-output/94732)

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**Author:** [@hoekbrwr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hoekbrwr)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 14:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-and-handling-null-as-content-of-message-output/94732 "2025-01-19T14:36:20Z")

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I have a function that produces an array of 2 message objects, one or both can be null. If I read the documentation("If null is returned, either by itself or as an element of the array, no message is passed on")., there …

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## [Node-Red to manage garage door and send SMS stopped sending SMS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-manage-garage-door-and-send-sms-stopped-sending-sms/94108)

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**Author:** [@JasGot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JasGot)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 12:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-to-manage-garage-door-and-send-sms-stopped-sending-sms/94108 "2025-01-19T12:19:38Z")

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I have a Raspberry-Pi that hosts some HTML and uses GPIO to open and close my garage door. It also sends an sms (twilio) message when the door opens and when the door closes. On Dec 10 the SMS portion stopped working. I…

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## [Sidebar DOM references](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sidebar-dom-references/94726)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sidebar-dom-references/94726 "2025-01-19T12:09:40Z")

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Would it not be possible to RETURN a reference to the added tab to RED.sidebar.addTab - that would make things a whole lot easier to work with - it could be a jQuery reference instead of a DOM ref. Also, it appears that…

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## [Debug Node failing to report null as part of the node status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-failing-to-report-null-as-part-of-the-node-status/94720)

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**Author:** [@Buckskin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buckskin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 11:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-failing-to-report-null-as-part-of-the-node-status/94720 "2025-01-19T11:01:10Z")

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If null is sent to a debug node with the node status check box checked an error message occurs, "TypeError: Cannot convert undefined or null to object" This occurred with a node that has null as an output but can be che…

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## [CRC 16XMODEM node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crc-16xmodem-node/94516)

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**Author:** [@pin32](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pin32)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [19 January 2025 07:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/crc-16xmodem-node/94516 "2025-01-19T07:03:22Z")

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Is there a node that does the crc calculation in question?

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## [UIBUILDER Next Release: What's next? Jan 2025 edition](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-next-release-whats-next-jan-2025-edition/94721)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 21:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-next-release-whats-next-jan-2025-edition/94721 "2025-01-18T21:04:46Z")

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Hi all, For those folk who like to keep track of where UIBUILDER is going, thought you might like a quick update. I had been working on some other things, including my web components. However, tanpau raised a very int…

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## [HTTP or Webserver with Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-or-webserver-with-node-red/94719)

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**Author:** [@Andre7tyone](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Andre7tyone)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 20:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-or-webserver-with-node-red/94719 "2025-01-18T20:38:34Z")

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Hello, I want to display a webpage if I call the Node-Red server IP with the name defined in the "http\_in" node. Example: \<ip\_of\_raspberry:1880/index.php\> This works, but if I click on a button in this webpage to go t…

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## [Experiences With @sammachin/node-red-matter-controller Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/experiences-with-sammachin-node-red-matter-controller-node/94522)

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**Author:** [@Buckskin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Buckskin)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 19:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/experiences-with-sammachin-node-red-matter-controller-node/94522 "2025-01-18T19:20:20Z")

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Firstly I would like to thank @sammachin for developing these nodes and hope that he continues. I have acquired a physical Matter device and have been trying the nodes. Here are my experiences to date; I followed the i…

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## [Line chart == dashboard 1.0 migration to dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-dashboard-1-0-migration-to-dashboard-2-0/94709)

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**Author:** [@wuppergit](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wuppergit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-dashboard-1-0-migration-to-dashboard-2-0/94709 "2025-01-18T18:54:08Z")

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Hi folks, I'm trying to migrate dashboard 1.0 migration to dashboard 2.0. Node-RED 4.0.8 dashboard 1.0: 3.6.5 dashboard 2.0: 1.21.0 Base is a dashboard 1.0 demo-flow (sorry for labels in german) \[{"id":"8c64472e.079…

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## [Custom node with ace/monaco editor is removing newlines from content](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-with-ace-monaco-editor-is-removing-newlines-from-content/94715)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 16:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-with-ace-monaco-editor-is-removing-newlines-from-content/94715 "2025-01-18T16:55:51Z")

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Hi, I'm creating a new node that has a RED.editor in it set to ace/mode/html mode. I copied the code from the core template node but annoyingly, while everything is otherwise working, the resulting saved code keeps remo…

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## [Date Format wrong?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-format-wrong/94711)

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**Author:** [@firstfacility](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/firstfacility)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 14:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/date-format-wrong/94711 "2025-01-18T14:19:02Z")

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Hello everyone I have a problem with my script. I'm getting errors sleepStart and SleepEnd. I guess in date format ? "const diffMs = sleepEnd - sleepStart;" Can someone help me ? // Überprüfen, ob die Konvertierung erf…

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## [Quality Issue in PLC with nodered](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quality-issue-in-plc-with-nodered/94710)

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**Author:** [@Jayeshpitale1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jayeshpitale1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/quality-issue-in-plc-with-nodered/94710 "2025-01-18T12:09:22Z")

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Hi There, @Steve-Mcl As per Previous Topic Discussion and the thing worked well for read in mcprotocol for Address D Related Now i Have Issue with C0 it gives Quality Issue For that Address Whereas Other Address are …

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## [How do I sum the values of a buffer](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-sum-the-values-of-a-buffer/94708)

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**Author:** [@redhead](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/redhead)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 07:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-sum-the-values-of-a-buffer/94708 "2025-01-18T07:57:40Z")

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I need to calculate the sum of the HEX values of a buffer for my serialport string checksum value. for example, here is the buffer: msg.payload = Buffer.from(\[0xca,0x07,0x06,0x01,0x17,0x01,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x26,0x35…

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## [3.XXXX EOL plans?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/3-xxxx-eol-plans/94706)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 January 2025 06:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/3-xxxx-eol-plans/94706 "2025-01-18T06:39:23Z")

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Without a long dissertation are there plans to EOL 3.XX?

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