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## [Need Help on connecting Panasonic FP0-C14 PLC CP1E with Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-on-connecting-panasonic-fp0-c14-plc-cp1e-with-node-red/24018)

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**Author:** [@violon77](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/violon77)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2020 10:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-on-connecting-panasonic-fp0-c14-plc-cp1e-with-node-red/24018 "2020-04-01T10:11:05Z")

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hello friends how do you connecting my Panasonic PLC Fp0-C14 with node red .with serial. thx

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## [Input control of Dashboard switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-control-of-dashboard-switch/23844)

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**Author:** [@raphaelgl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/raphaelgl)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2020 09:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/input-control-of-dashboard-switch/23844 "2020-04-01T09:40:49Z")

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Hi everyone, i would like to build e simple Switch which "switch" a constant payload to output1 or output2. pseudocode: if(switch.state == true) output1= testvalue; else output2=testvalue; Finally: testvalue i…

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## [Integer limit and extract from payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integer-limit-and-extract-from-payload/23662)

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**Author:** [@apex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/apex)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2020 07:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/integer-limit-and-extract-from-payload/23662 "2020-04-01T07:44:52Z")

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Hi i am new to nodered and json programming, i am trying to get the total numder of API call , i encounter i problem and error in my code: 1) var total = msg.payload.data.count; for (var i = 0; i\< total; i++){ da…

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## [Deconz auto start running on Pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deconz-auto-start-running-on-pi/23967)

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**Author:** [@chrisg2003](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chrisg2003)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2020 05:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/deconz-auto-start-running-on-pi/23967 "2020-04-01T05:47:09Z")

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I am running Node Red on a Raspberry Pi having installed Raspian Buster and Node Red in one go. I later added Conbee 2 device and Deconz software with ui to the Pi. This all seems to work except that I have to start De…

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## [Node development: troubleshooting process?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-development-troubleshooting-process/23853)

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**Author:** [@bgshacklett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bgshacklett)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2020 02:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-development-troubleshooting-process/23853 "2020-04-01T02:18:38Z")

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Hello, I'm getting started on my first node; I'm basically in the hello world phase right now. I've been running into a ton of different issues with getting the node to load and behave properly. The biggest thing I'm ru…

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## [Using mustache variables in MSSQL node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-mustache-variables-in-mssql-node/24002)

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**Author:** [@coasterguru](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/coasterguru)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 23:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-mustache-variables-in-mssql-node/24002 "2020-03-31T23:14:12Z")

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SQL node says I can use moustache format, but I can't figure out why I can't set a SQL variable from a msg. variable. See my example flow: \[{"id":"c38ee7de.9bcf38","type":"MSSQL","z":"a02264a3.bc4628","mssqlCN":"29537ce…

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## [How to execute a commandline with Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-execute-a-commandline-with-node-red/23961)

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**Author:** [@dpap](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dpap)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 22:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-execute-a-commandline-with-node-red/23961 "2020-03-31T22:32:59Z")

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Hi, I've read a lot of posts about my question, but haven't found the solution yet. I am very new to the Node-Red and Js domain and am trying to do a simple project. I found an example of uploading a file with the das…

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## [The end of Weather Underground!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-end-of-weather-underground/409)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [12 February 2019 16:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-end-of-weather-underground/409 "2019-02-12T16:54:50Z")

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Well, this is very disappointing. https://www.wunderground.com/weather/api Clearly left and right hands of IBM not talking. IBM seem to be removing the free tier of data as they subsume WU into their other services. I'…

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## [Node-Red hanging after update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-hanging-after-update/23874)

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**Author:** [@ScheepersJohan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ScheepersJohan)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 21:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-hanging-after-update/23874 "2020-03-31T21:23:48Z")

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Hi, Last night update my Node red on Raspberry Pi3B, now it does not star up correctly. Used - bash \<(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/node-red/linux-installers/master/deb/update-nodejs-and-nodered) node-r…

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## [Split a string into separate values](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-a-string-into-separate-values/23979)

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**Author:** [@Rysig](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Rysig)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 19:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-a-string-into-separate-values/23979 "2020-03-31T19:47:54Z")

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Hello, I'm new and I'd like to get some help to split a string into separate elements in NodeRed. As an example, my msg.payload is '11110110' and I like to get separate data/lines (array) such as 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1 …

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## [Java Script Object to Json array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/java-script-object-to-json-array/23970)

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**Author:** [@neelanjan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/neelanjan)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 19:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/java-script-object-to-json-array/23970 "2020-03-31T19:32:58Z")

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Hi, I need to convert Java Script Object to Json Array. Can any one help me. I am new to java scripting. Thanks in advance

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## [Tab to next input field](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tab-to-next-input-field/23990)

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**Author:** [@dudleyjosh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudleyjosh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 18:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/tab-to-next-input-field/23990 "2020-03-31T18:00:49Z")

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Is there an easy way to make dashboard 'tab' to the next text input field within a group after input is received on a dashboard text input node?

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## [Ubuntu Core & Node-Red Modbus](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubuntu-core-node-red-modbus/23756)

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**Author:** [@bariserbay](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bariserbay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 17:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ubuntu-core-node-red-modbus/23756 "2020-03-31T17:46:35Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm new at node-red world. I need to read data with modbus.I'm trying to install node-red-contrib-modbus palette to my dashboard.But I can't. Here is the problems video link; Thanks..

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## [Flows.js: stopNode(node,removed) =\> reject("Close timed out");](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-js-stopnode-node-removed-reject-close-timed-out/23969)

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**Author:** [@btsimonh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/btsimonh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flows-js-stopnode-node-removed-reject-close-timed-out/23969 "2020-03-31T15:40:01Z")

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Hi All, I've been running NR (1.01?) with --inspect regularly, and it often pauses on reject("Close timed out"); (line 576 in flow.js - the code does not seem to have changed since 1.01). I'm no expert with promises, …

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## [How can i custom the time start and end of the chart that get the data from my API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-custom-the-time-start-and-end-of-the-chart-that-get-the-data-from-my-api/23985)

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**Author:** [@apex](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/apex)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 15:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-can-i-custom-the-time-start-and-end-of-the-chart-that-get-the-data-from-my-api/23985 "2020-03-31T15:39:41Z")

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i wanna adjust the time (both start and end ) in the chart ? how can i do this ? My flow are as follow : \[{"id":"25c3e47b.ae7f9c","type":"tab","label":"historial data","disabled":false,"info":""},{"id":"7cc467c2.c31eb…

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## [I can't connect to the node-network with a serial node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-connect-to-the-node-network-with-a-serial-node/23975)

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**Author:** [@David-Samuel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/David-Samuel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 14:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-cant-connect-to-the-node-network-with-a-serial-node/23975 "2020-03-31T14:18:27Z")

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31 Mar 15:45:04 - \[info\] Welcome to Node-RED =================== 31 Mar 15:45:04 - \[info\] Node-RED version: v1.0.3 31 Mar 15:45:04 - \[info\] Node.js version: v13.12.0 31 Mar 15:45:04 - \[info\] Linux 5.5.13-1-MANJARO x6…

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## [Debug data missing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-data-missing/23963)

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**Author:** [@grumpazoid](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/grumpazoid)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 14:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-data-missing/23963 "2020-03-31T14:17:36Z")

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I am using the http request node to get information on a domoticz sensor. The output is sent into a debug node. If I use a browser then I get a complete message with all the info but the debug node only shows partial i…

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## [Node-Red custom node debugging](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-custom-node-debugging/23971)

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**Author:** [@lizzardguki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lizzardguki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 12:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-custom-node-debugging/23971 "2020-03-31T12:45:54Z")

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So far I am using my RPI 3b+ for debugging my custom node. So after making any change to my code, I transfer the file to RPI and restart node-red. I am curious if somehow it is possible to update the edited node without…

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## [Schneider Augmented Operator](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schneider-augmented-operator/21379)

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**Author:** [@Avipur](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Avipur)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 10:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/schneider-augmented-operator/21379 "2020-03-31T10:35:29Z")

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Hello, I am running on a Magelis IIoT BOX PC from Schneider-Electric with Schneider AOA RT ( Run Time) . It has its customized node AOA Server for GET And PUT data. However when I try to fetch some data from AOA ser…

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## [Node-red-contrib-spotify - add track to user library problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-spotify-add-track-to-user-library-problem/22486)

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**Author:** [@jk4b2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jk4b2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 10:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-spotify-add-track-to-user-library-problem/22486 "2020-03-31T10:31:02Z")

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Hi I am trying unsucessfully add currently played song to user's library using node-red-contrib-spotify and API: addtomysavedtracks. I am passing the params like this: var idsy = global.get("song\_id") msg.params = \[ids…

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## [Trigger a flow at regular interval](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-a-flow-at-regular-interval/23955)

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**Author:** [@LTDS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/LTDS)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 10:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-a-flow-at-regular-interval/23955 "2020-03-31T10:26:16Z")

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Hi there, simple question : How can I trigger a flow every five minutes at perfectly regular time (12:00:00 - 12:05:00 - 12:10:00 - etc) without having to worry about the flow being re-triggered every time I deploy ? I…

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## [How to keep the GMT timezone in X axis](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-keep-the-gmt-timezone-in-x-axis/23884)

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**Author:** [@shadow](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/shadow)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-keep-the-gmt-timezone-in-x-axis/23884 "2020-03-31T10:15:13Z")

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i successfully manage to display a live graph but i faced a problem, when i want to get the GMT time zone, i mean, by passing the timestamp to x axis i don't want it to convert it to my local time zone.for example in pyt…

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## [How to catch Modbus TCP socket errors in a flow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-catch-modbus-tcp-socket-errors-in-a-flow/23728)

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**Author:** [@ZeRico](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ZeRico)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 10:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-catch-modbus-tcp-socket-errors-in-a-flow/23728 "2020-03-31T10:03:50Z")

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hi, I'm using a simple Modbus TCP read node connecting to a remote Modbus server (outside of node-red). when this server is offline I receive in the debug console : "socket error: Error: connect ETIMEDOUT xxx.xxx.xxx.x…

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## [Trigger node: allow sending 1 and 0 to separate outputs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-allow-sending-1-and-0-to-separate-outputs/23893)

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**Author:** [@javawizard](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/javawizard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 09:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-node-allow-sending-1-and-0-to-separate-outputs/23893 "2020-03-31T09:36:47Z")

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So I'm just getting started with Node-RED within my Home Assistant installation and already I'm finding myself repeating a pattern on a fairly frequent basis: a trigger node followed immediately by a switch node to send …

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## [Read CSV DATA one by One](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-csv-data-one-by-one/5797)

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**Author:** [@iannaco06](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iannaco06)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 09:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-csv-data-one-by-one/5797 "2020-03-31T09:27:16Z")

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Hi may I ask how Im going to output data from csv with time interval for each rows. My problem is im able to out put all the data all at once. Thank you

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## [Problem in Chart sensor data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-chart-sensor-data/23920)

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**Author:** [@tarahi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tarahi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-in-chart-sensor-data/23920 "2020-03-31T09:08:52Z")

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Hi friend, I want to show my sensor data in a chart, x axis is time and y axis is temperature. the simplified flow is this : \[{"id":"4b14130c.2a0eec","type":"tab","label":"Chart","disabled":false,"info":""},{"id":"207…

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## [A thought about using comments in node description](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-thought-about-using-comments-in-node-description/23934)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-thought-about-using-comments-in-node-description/23934 "2020-03-31T08:46:54Z")

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This is just a putting it out there post with something I think would be nice to share as an idea. Although (most) nodes allow comments to be added to them it is not always thought of, and there is a comment node too. I…

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## [Basic concept - what is a Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-concept-what-is-a-flow/12461)

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**Author:** [@masn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/masn)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [22 June 2019 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/basic-concept-what-is-a-flow/12461 "2019-06-22T09:32:34Z")

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Hi, newbie here. Just started with node-red. followed the instructions and it seems pretty easy to get started. but I am confused with a few things, particularly the "flow". in the editor, you can have multiple tabs at…

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## [\[Announce\] node-red-contrib-Thinger.io](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-thinger-io/23951)

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**Author:** [@JorgeTrincado](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JorgeTrincado)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 08:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-thinger-io/23951 "2020-03-31T08:27:04Z")

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After a few weeks of testing and improving the integration of Thinger.io Open-source IoT Platform with Node-RED by means of few nodes, that allows few useful tools such as work with platform devices data in real-time, an…

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## [Setup a Modbus server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-a-modbus-server/23942)

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**Author:** [@henkkoren7](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkoren7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2020 06:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/setup-a-modbus-server/23942 "2020-03-31T06:05:51Z")

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Hello, I have a problem setting up a modbus server, hope someone can help me. I want to use the Raspberry as a Modbus Server. I want to connect vacuum pumps to the raspberry so that I have a monitor system Each pump …

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