# Latest

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## [\[BUG FIX\] node-red-contrib-simple-gate (version 0.2.4)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-fix-node-red-contrib-simple-gate-version-0-2-4/14368)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2019 03:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bug-fix-node-red-contrib-simple-gate-version-0-2-4/14368 "2019-08-16T03:17:02Z")

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This update fixes the error that occurs when msg.topic is not a string.

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## [File Manager in Node-red Dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-manager-in-node-red-dashboard/14350)

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**Author:** [@Adie305](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Adie305)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2019 02:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/file-manager-in-node-red-dashboard/14350 "2019-08-16T02:39:57Z")

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Hi. Currently working on the node red dashboard that have file manager nodes. Im using node-red-contrib-fs-ops to have access to directory files. But now im having a problem on uploading the files through the dashboard. …

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## [\[OT\] IoT security: legit SSL certificates for intranet devices?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ot-iot-security-legit-ssl-certificates-for-intranet-devices/14320)

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**Author:** [@thatcadguy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thatcadguy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 22:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ot-iot-security-legit-ssl-certificates-for-intranet-devices/14320 "2019-08-15T22:17:53Z")

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So here's my issue, and as I see it a major issue for IoT devices in general that are not exposed to the internet: To provide secure communication, a device needs an SSL cert. Need this for HTTPS, secure websockets, etc…

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## [Can't connect Data to influxdb for use in Grafana](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-data-to-influxdb-for-use-in-grafana/14334)

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**Author:** [@afcdmc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/afcdmc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 17:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-connect-data-to-influxdb-for-use-in-grafana/14334 "2019-08-15T17:46:10Z")

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Hi I am a new user to Node-Red and don't have any programming experience at all. I am trying to create a Grafana Dashboard for my Tilt Hydrometer. The tilt sends the data via Bluetooth and I grab it in a Raspberry Pi w…

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## [Log level for "Waiting for missing types to be registered" should be 'warn' or 'error'](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/log-level-for-waiting-for-missing-types-to-be-registered-should-be-warn-or-error/14354)

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**Author:** [@deme](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deme)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/log-level-for-waiting-for-missing-types-to-be-registered-should-be-warn-or-error/14354 "2019-08-15T17:41:35Z")

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Hey, after installing a new node, node-red did not come up. Looking at the log-files did not give me any clues... only after changing the log-level to 'info' I identified the cause: Aug 15 11:39:52 myHost nodered\[2726…

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## [Can't get iframe to open in tablet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-iframe-to-open-in-tablet/14366)

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**Author:** [@mshaz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mshaz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 17:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-iframe-to-open-in-tablet/14366 "2019-08-15T17:41:13Z")

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Hi I can't seems to get this UI to work in tablet. I put nodered.org as sample website. I can open it on my laptop. . I m using samsung galaxy S3 tablet Thank you

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## [Nested http requests inside an http endpoint](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nested-http-requests-inside-an-http-endpoint/14361)

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**Author:** [@pax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 17:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nested-http-requests-inside-an-http-endpoint/14361 "2019-08-15T17:30:00Z")

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I'm trying to do an http request inside an http endpoint but am running into an error: Error: Can't set headers after they are sent I've tried deleting msg.headers, msg,statusCode and other items on msg but I always g…

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## [Numeric not working as expected](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-not-working-as-expected/14362)

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**Author:** [@mbc99](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mbc99)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 17:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/numeric-not-working-as-expected/14362 "2019-08-15T17:18:23Z")

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So I'm automating the heating system at home and I want to set up the temperature from the Node-red dashboard. I have a "numeric" set on dashboard. This numeric is connected to a MQTT node to send the info via GSM to an…

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## [Issue with size of dashboard form inputs on IE11](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-size-of-dashboard-form-inputs-on-ie11/14310)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 13:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-size-of-dashboard-form-inputs-on-ie11/14310 "2019-08-15T13:47:43Z")

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node-red version: 20.6 dashboard version: 2.15.5 Hi, how can I work around this issue (see GIF below) Essentially, the input size when viewed on IE is restricted when IS is larger than mobile size (desktop size). If …

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## [Calling "input\_select.select\_option" Fails](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-input-select-select-option-fails/14293)

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**Author:** [@ztrglider](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ztrglider)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 12:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/calling-input-select-select-option-fails/14293 "2019-08-15T12:56:09Z")

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Bottom Line: NodeRed is throws an API error when I try to use call a service from the "input\_select" domain. Is this a missing feature or am I doing something wrong? Specifics: the error: "Call-service API error. Er…

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## [Workflow with bluemix](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/workflow-with-bluemix/14292)

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**Author:** [@vittali](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vittali)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 10:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/workflow-with-bluemix/14292 "2019-08-15T10:49:38Z")

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Hi I read the posts by Nick O'Leary including Connecting to IBM Cloud services from Node-RED. Despite the detailed explanation, I am still confused about files like settings.js. When I run node-red to develop locally …

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## [How to work with text input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-work-with-text-input/14282)

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**Author:** [@amitn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/amitn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 09:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-work-with-text-input/14282 "2019-08-15T09:26:30Z")

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I'm trying to create a dashboard that will worked with text input and a button and will trigger a function that will do something. I'm not able to find on which object the text is saved and I how am dealing it in the f…

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## [Picking up different flows file](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/picking-up-different-flows-file/14062)

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**Author:** [@realjax](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/realjax)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 August 2019 02:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/picking-up-different-flows-file/14062 "2019-08-15T02:51:03Z")

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I am working on a custom node which involves having to restart node-red quite often. I've just noticed something strange though. Node-red suddenly started loading a different flows file. Take a look at his log piece: 6…

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## [Ncd device string data to sql using mssql plus node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ncd-device-string-data-to-sql-using-mssql-plus-node/14325)

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**Author:** [@Pitmaster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Pitmaster)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 19:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ncd-device-string-data-to-sql-using-mssql-plus-node/14325 "2019-08-14T19:56:31Z")

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Not certain if I have the right area for this. I am having a heck of time trying to get a string value from an ncd device to a mssql database. The specific value I am attempting to get into the db is data.sensor\_type. …

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## [Join node creates two msg objects instead of one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-creates-two-msg-objects-instead-of-one/14032)

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**Author:** [@HYPER](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HYPER)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 18:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-creates-two-msg-objects-instead-of-one/14032 "2019-08-14T18:03:31Z")

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I am currently requesting data every second from 13 different sources using a raspberry pi. That data is then given a topic with All/ and then sent over MQTT to my computer. Using a switch node, I separate out the data, …

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## [Cn-dashboard-nodes appearing in manage palette install](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cn-dashboard-nodes-appearing-in-manage-palette-install/14322)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 17:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cn-dashboard-nodes-appearing-in-manage-palette-install/14322 "2019-08-14T17:50:58Z")

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..above main dashboard node when searching for dashboard Should it be there? I thought all installable Node-RED nodes had to start with "node-red"

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## [Msg.payload is changing within a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-is-changing-within-a-node/14311)

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**Author:** [@Reims](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Reims)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 15:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/msg-payload-is-changing-within-a-node/14311 "2019-08-14T15:26:11Z")

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Hi, i m struggling with some code function in node red. if you can have a look on please so the principle is that i want to draw a graph with values correspoding to certain topics. so first i read a csv file to know …

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## [Email node error message in v20.7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-error-message-in-v20-7/14277)

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**Author:** [@sharonv](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sharonv)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 12:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/email-node-error-message-in-v20-7/14277 "2019-08-14T12:45:17Z")

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Hello, I have an instance running on bluemix and for no apparent reason I get an error message that email node requires nodejs version 8. This issue causes the entire system to not function (instead of only affected fl…

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## [Usbcamera not saving properly files](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usbcamera-not-saving-properly-files/14279)

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**Author:** [@Charlotte](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Charlotte)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usbcamera-not-saving-properly-files/14279 "2019-08-14T12:10:39Z")

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Hello, I'm using node-red-contrib-usbcamera both in Buffer mode for streaming and in File mode to save pictures. The issue I have is that in File mode, the files are saved only some times, while the output from the nod…

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## [Ras Pi supply voltage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ras-pi-supply-voltage/8791)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 80\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 10:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ras-pi-supply-voltage/8791 "2019-08-14T10:37:31Z")

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I've just contributed to Best / most stable OS and Hardware for NodeRed? which got me thinking about how many users are using poor cable or power supplies for Raspberry Pi's, and their performance is throttled... As I u…

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## [Programatically delete instances of nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programatically-delete-instances-of-nodes/13791)

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**Author:** [@scargill](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/scargill)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 09:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programatically-delete-instances-of-nodes/13791 "2019-08-14T09:32:41Z")

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I'm sure I'm missing something simple here but I'm not seeing it. I can easily use my BigTimer Node to trigger something (like an Alexa Notify Node) later this week - but this is a one-off event. I want to have Node-Red-…

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## [Microsoft Azure: Creating Azure resources using REST API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/microsoft-azure-creating-azure-resources-using-rest-api/14224)

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**Author:** [@syedatifjaved](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/syedatifjaved)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 09:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/microsoft-azure-creating-azure-resources-using-rest-api/14224 "2019-08-14T09:09:28Z")

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Hi Friends, I am working on an integeration project where I need to call Azure REST API(s) using NODE Red to create/ shotdown/ stop/ delete Azure Virtual Machine. Any suggesstions on how to work on this requirement. Kin…

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## [Function returns a string instead of an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-returns-a-string-instead-of-an-array/14302)

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**Author:** [@Reims](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Reims)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 07:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-returns-a-string-instead-of-an-array/14302 "2019-08-14T07:50:02Z")

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Hi there, i m a newbee and try to execute a function code in node red. my function is supposed to return me an array but instead i got the message error "Function tried to send a message of type string" Here is my cod…

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## [Custom Node: collect & store runTime (mqtt) data in configuration note and access it from a node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-collect-store-runtime-mqtt-data-in-configuration-note-and-access-it-from-a-node/14176)

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**Author:** [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 04:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-node-collect-store-runtime-mqtt-data-in-configuration-note-and-access-it-from-a-node/14176 "2019-08-14T04:49:20Z")

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Hello, I\*m new in developing my own nodes. My Idea is to develop a custom node to handle mqtt comunication according to the homie convention and use the auto discovery features for my sensor data. The initioal version s…

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## [Title Edit: Dashboard Switch Node bug found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/title-edit-dashboard-switch-node-bug-found/14227)

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**Author:** [@kocherjj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kocherjj)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 00:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/title-edit-dashboard-switch-node-bug-found/14227 "2019-08-14T00:45:25Z")

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I am having an issue with a dashboard switch node that I have been unable to resolve. I have successfully used the disable/enable message on the input of a switch to prevent a toggle if it occurs within a certain amount …

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## [Kubernetes and Node-RED credentials security](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kubernetes-and-node-red-credentials-security/14295)

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**Author:** [@kolban](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kolban)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 August 2019 00:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/kubernetes-and-node-red-credentials-security/14295 "2019-08-14T00:23:15Z")

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I'm imagining running a Kubernetes cluster containing pods where the pods are running Node-RED. My sniff tests show this to work just fine. What is puzzling me is this story and its relationship with credentials securi…

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## [Wait and transform msg for shutter](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wait-and-transform-msg-for-shutter/14285)

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**Author:** [@JulBru](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JulBru)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 August 2019 20:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/wait-and-transform-msg-for-shutter/14285 "2019-08-13T20:36:22Z")

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Hey guys, i recently installed my Shelly 2.5 for shutter control. All workflows should be build in Node Red. It's working out pretty good besides of one thing: i want to rotate my shutter lamella for 500 milliseconds to…

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## [Dynamic host for MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-host-for-mqtt/14257)

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**Author:** [@doubleg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/doubleg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [13 August 2019 18:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dynamic-host-for-mqtt/14257 "2019-08-13T18:03:14Z")

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Hi everyone ! :slight\_smile: Is there a way to change de MQTT host / IP during runtime like the TCP node with msg.host and msg.port? I need to be able to communication with a lot of node-red instances on different loca…

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## [MSSQL, two input problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-two-input-problem/14276)

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**Author:** [@petrdolejs](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/petrdolejs)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 August 2019 14:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mssql-two-input-problem/14276 "2019-08-13T14:58:20Z")

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Hello, I'working on project where I read data from energy meter and I should send them on MSSQL. My problem is in MSSQL node. I have two inputs but when I have in query this line SET @total\_Ea\_Import = {{{payloadTotal\_…

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## [DIY: Raspberry Pi UPS/Automatic safe power ON/OFF](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/diy-raspberry-pi-ups-automatic-safe-power-on-off/9045)

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**Author:** [@markost](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/markost)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [20 July 2019 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/diy-raspberry-pi-ups-automatic-safe-power-on-off/9045 "2019-07-20T22:09:55Z")

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Finally, everything is in the box;) The goal was to set up the power supply for the Raspberry Pi, supported by the battery, with automatic power up and safe shutdown depending on the status of the AC power/battery char…

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