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## [Read windows-1250 encoded data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-windows-1250-encoded-data/25265)

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**Author:** [@Dyce](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Dyce)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2020 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-windows-1250-encoded-data/25265 "2020-04-22T09:57:08Z")

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Hello, I'm having trouble reading windows-1250 encoded data. I'm using http request node to download a .csv file which is encoded in windows-1250. I thought I could read it as a binary buffer and then parse the byte arr…

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## [Node in bar size](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-in-bar-size/25182)

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**Author:** [@apex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/apex)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2020 09:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-in-bar-size/25182 "2020-04-22T09:48:08Z")

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why the common bar size is so large ? how can i ajdust this? thanks

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## [Concatenate numbers since digits from keyboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/concatenate-numbers-since-digits-from-keyboard/24752)

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**Author:** [@Laurent](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Laurent)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2020 08:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/concatenate-numbers-since-digits-from-keyboard/24752 "2020-04-22T08:43:30Z")

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Hello, I am a nubee and I would use Node-red to automate some actions and to do this I would need to reconstruct in node-red an entry made on my numeric keyboard: When I enter "1", then "3" less than a second later, the…

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## [PI GPIOD Node ECONNREFUSED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-gpiod-node-econnrefused/23500)

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**Author:** [@noob](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noob)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2020 07:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-gpiod-node-econnrefused/23500 "2020-04-22T07:25:11Z")

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Hey Guys, i tried to write a simple Programm to change the angle of my servo with the "pi gpiod" node on my Raspberry pi. In the debug window i just get the message: "Error:connect ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:102". I hope th…

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## [Dashboard for mobile application](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-for-mobile-application/25257)

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**Author:** [@mega](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mega)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 April 2020 06:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-for-mobile-application/25257 "2020-04-22T06:37:47Z")

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hi every body i hope all in good healthy please how can i connect my device with mobile application ? i need link of devio regards

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## [Another yet A/C control](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-yet-a-c-control/15532)

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**Author:** [@igrowing](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/igrowing)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 September 2019 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-yet-a-c-control/15532 "2019-09-14T15:45:13Z")

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There is nothing new under the sun. Here is another implementation of Air conditioner control with Node-Red as UI. My particular interest in the project was decoding and implementation of A/C control for weird vendor/m…

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## [Orphaned ui groups](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/orphaned-ui-groups/25268)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 23:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/orphaned-ui-groups/25268 "2020-04-21T23:30:30Z")

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Just looking through my ui groups in the config tab (because I'm bored!), and found a number of ui groups with unassigned tabs. Checking the contents I see that the only node in the group is a spacer node I realise…

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## [Use variable for timeout in wait until node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-variable-for-timeout-in-wait-until-node/25255)

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**Author:** [@kanke](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kanke)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 21:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-variable-for-timeout-in-wait-until-node/25255 "2020-04-21T21:56:44Z")

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I am using a couple of "wait util" node in my flows. Is it possible to get the "timeout" value from a variable? what should be the syntax? "wait util" is from node-red-contrib-home-assistant-websocket

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## [Removing 'New Line' from a python script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-new-line-from-a-python-script/25261)

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**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 20:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/removing-new-line-from-a-python-script/25261 "2020-04-21T20:32:58Z")

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I've got a python script running the input for a 16 key matrix keypad. I've got a node that runs the script and outputs the keypad's inputs. After every keystroke, it adds a line break or something that I don't know enou…

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## [Logging in using passport strategy works, but redirects me back to login page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-in-using-passport-strategy-works-but-redirects-me-back-to-login-page/25214)

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**Author:** [@justAnotherDev](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/justAnotherDev)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 19:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logging-in-using-passport-strategy-works-but-redirects-me-back-to-login-page/25214 "2020-04-21T19:11:47Z")

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I am using passport-okta-oauth to login to my Node RED instance and have confirmed that the login is succeeding (by logging to the console the profile object inside of of the verify callback), however after redirecting b…

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## [RaspberryPI with Xbee](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberrypi-with-xbee/25260)

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**Author:** [@Martin10](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Martin10)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 19:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberrypi-with-xbee/25260 "2020-04-21T19:10:31Z")

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Hi, how can we connect RPI with Xbee modules via USB? I have Xstick, Wall router, and other xbee devices. After the connections, i want to make some network configurations. Is there node-red library, that can obtain data…

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## [UI quasar node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-quasar-node-red/24662)

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**Author:** [@Beefy\_carrot](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Beefy_carrot)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-quasar-node-red/24662 "2020-04-21T18:45:04Z")

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Hi! is there any way to add a quasar framework as the ui for node-red ? i looked into uibuilder but it seems (from my reading) it dont. I want to add the msg.object to the quasar UI i made to display it with gauges. PS:…

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## [Does assigning a new IP cause all flows to be lost?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-assigning-a-new-ip-cause-all-flows-to-be-lost/25167)

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**Author:** [@MoJeeza](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MoJeeza)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 17:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-assigning-a-new-ip-cause-all-flows-to-be-lost/25167 "2020-04-21T17:34:41Z")

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Since rebooting my laptop and router after a powerfail - I have lost all my flows and dashboard. I searched this forum and google found nothing that points to loss due to new ip assignment. Found some info when server/…

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## [Control the PIR Sensor with Switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-the-pir-sensor-with-switch/25147)

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**Author:** [@usmanEmder](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usmanEmder)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-the-pir-sensor-with-switch/25147 "2020-04-21T17:21:30Z")

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Hi, I wanna control the motion sensor with a switch (As shown in the below picture). But, what I need to in the function node any suggestion. While I found some function node with global data description. context.value…

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## [I change users folder name (c:/users/ \[user name\] )where .node-red is installed in and now I got a problem. Please help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-change-users-folder-name-c-users-user-name-where-node-red-is-installed-in-and-now-i-got-a-problem-please-help/25235)

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**Author:** [@charlita](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/charlita)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 17:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-change-users-folder-name-c-users-user-name-where-node-red-is-installed-in-and-now-i-got-a-problem-please-help/25235 "2020-04-21T17:07:53Z")

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I change users folder name (c:/users/ \[user name\] ). I use Win10. when I execute node-red in cmd its not working anymore it said “ ‘node-red’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or ba…

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## [Google Home integration](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-home-integration/3936)

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**Author:** [@pakerfeldt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pakerfeldt)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 16:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/google-home-integration/3936 "2020-04-21T16:26:58Z")

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I searched discourse in an attempt to find an answer but failed. I have a KNX setup and want to link my devices to Google Home. I have no intention to buy realKNX for €1200 (which funny enough runs node-red) to accompli…

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## [How to listen a event when when user delete node using key or button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-listen-a-event-when-when-user-delete-node-using-key-or-button/19998)

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**Author:** [@kiran](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kiran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-listen-a-event-when-when-user-delete-node-using-key-or-button/19998 "2020-04-21T15:58:18Z")

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Hi, In JS file of the custom node i want clear the interval of function when user remove/delete custom node in node red I already add this code - \> this.on('close', function(removed, done) { if (removed) { if(i…

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## [Shutdown synology Diskstation from on it running flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shutdown-synology-diskstation-from-on-it-running-flow/25226)

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**Author:** [@stephsache](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stephsache)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shutdown-synology-diskstation-from-on-it-running-flow/25226 "2020-04-21T15:09:44Z")

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Hi folks, I think, the topic says it all, but to explain a bit more: I have running node-red on a Synology Diskstation without Docker. I want to have a flow that triggers the NAS to shutdown. Best option but not esse…

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## [Schneider Smartlink Modbus TCP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schneider-smartlink-modbus-tcp/25240)

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**Author:** [@Job-Hoogeboom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Job-Hoogeboom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schneider-smartlink-modbus-tcp/25240 "2020-04-21T14:23:59Z")

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Hi! I'm using the Modbus-Getter node in node-red to retrieve data from a Schneider electric Acti9 Smartlink SI D power meter gateway. The Voltage, Amperage, and Wattage are a Float32 file. From the Modbus-Getter node …

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## [How to dim/brighten RGB strip lights over time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-dim-brighten-rgb-strip-lights-over-time/25137)

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**Author:** [@phreaq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/phreaq)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-dim-brighten-rgb-strip-lights-over-time/25137 "2020-04-21T13:29:52Z")

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Hi folks, I have a few RGB light strips hooked up via a wifi controller, and I am controlling them thru node-red/ha. Is there a routine/method, that I can have the lights slow dim/brighten over time? For example, if i…

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## [Flow disappeared but still working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-disappeared-but-still-working/25043)

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**Author:** [@diaz\_1988](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/diaz_1988)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 13:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-disappeared-but-still-working/25043 "2020-04-21T13:29:01Z")

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I made a deploy and after that 2 flows dissapeared . The strange fact is that they seem to work perfectly in UI . Except that the Deploy button is no longer working . i am running node-red with pm2 but i dont know what t…

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## [Join timeout in automatic mode?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-timeout-in-automatic-mode/25228)

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**Author:** [@NikoG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NikoG)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 12:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-timeout-in-automatic-mode/25228 "2020-04-21T12:42:53Z")

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Hello together, I want to create a sequence in which an array of objects is checked. In every object it should check whether it has a specific key or not. If not it should send an error. As a solution for that I came w…

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## [\[preview\] Grouping Nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/preview-grouping-nodes/23929)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 12:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/preview-grouping-nodes/23929 "2020-04-21T12:09:21Z")

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I've just merged the initial PR to add the ability to group nodes in the editor. This is similar in concept to how you can group objects in applications like PowerPoint or Keynote. Once grouped, the nodes can be moved a…

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## [MongoDb custom query](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb-custom-query/8989)

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**Author:** [@accca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/accca)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 09:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mongodb-custom-query/8989 "2020-04-21T09:44:43Z")

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Hi, I'm new in the world of MongoDb and Node-Red. I have a question. I'm using the "mongodb2" component and I would execute an aggregate query, like this: db.collection.aggregate(\[{$match:{"id": {$eq: 32823}}}, {"$gro…

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## [User generated table of schedules with ability to "select" enteries](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-generated-table-of-schedules-with-ability-to-select-enteries/25221)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/user-generated-table-of-schedules-with-ability-to-select-enteries/25221 "2020-04-21T09:41:50Z")

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I am thinking of making a table of things that are scheduled to happen at given times. I shall try to use cron+, but I'm stuck with making a nice table where there are options when the list is shown. 1 - Delete entry. …

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## [Ui-table lost data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-lost-data/25230)

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**Author:** [@marcojass](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcojass)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 08:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-table-lost-data/25230 "2020-04-21T08:58:27Z")

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Hello, I realized a dashboard with 2 tables, using ui-table. That tables are in 2 different group. When I skip from a group to another, and come back to the group, the table data disappears Even if I run the add line…

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## [Audio via speaker out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-via-speaker-out/24915)

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**Author:** [@BigWillow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BigWillow)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 08:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-via-speaker-out/24915 "2020-04-21T08:31:17Z")

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Hi all Having far more trouble than expected trying to install anything to simply play anything out the 3.5mm socket on a pi4 (it will take triggers from a remote MQTT server & just be a trigger to audio converter). I …

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## [\[Announce\] remote device table (and collaboration wanted)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-remote-device-table-and-collaboration-wanted/22505)

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**Author:** [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-remote-device-table-and-collaboration-wanted/22505 "2020-04-21T08:22:59Z")

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Hello after a lot of work (perhaps too much work) I like to share my first beta version of a flow to display the status of remote devices on the dashboard. It is always good to have an eye on your sensors and actuators …

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## [Dashboard gauges](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauges/25176)

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**Author:** [@Chaos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chaos)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-gauges/25176 "2020-04-21T08:22:57Z")

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I have been playing around with the steel series gauges to use on my heating system controller and now have a really smart dashboard working well on my ryzen laptop. Problem is the wall controllers which are old android …

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## [Help with Hourglass node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-hourglass-node/25216)

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**Author:** [@ajaymccollum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ajaymccollum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 April 2020 08:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-hourglass-node/25216 "2020-04-21T08:14:11Z")

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I'm trying to keep track of how long a device is running and I found this node: node-red-contrib-hourglass which seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. The problem is I can't seem to give it what its asking for. I w…

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