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## [Move export format buttons to be more accessible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-export-format-buttons-to-be-more-accessible/88426)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2024 13:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/move-export-format-buttons-to-be-more-accessible/88426 "2024-06-02T13:50:18Z")

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Issue When users export flows in long form to the forum, we often request they use the compact form. Then there is the inevitable "how do I do that" Suggestion Move the export format options (currently hidden under the …

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## [Blinking Light when one of two entities is sending "on" as message payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blinking-light-when-one-of-two-entities-is-sending-on-as-message-payload/88437)

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**Author:** [@ebnerjoh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ebnerjoh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2024 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/blinking-light-when-one-of-two-entities-is-sending-on-as-message-payload/88437 "2024-06-02T14:20:45Z")

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Hi, I want to let a Light blinking when one of two entities is sending "on" as message payload. Both entities are sending every 30 seconds either on or off. If one entity is sending on, a light should blink (on/off) u…

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## [Help needed: Dashboard 2 & Vue -\> reset values on refresh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-dashboard-2-vue-reset-values-on-refresh/88393)

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**Author:** [@xx\_Nexus\_xx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xx_Nexus_xx)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2024 12:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-needed-dashboard-2-vue-reset-values-on-refresh/88393 "2024-06-02T12:39:04Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm currently experimentin g with DB2 & VUE designs to generate new UI components for my NR environment. This is my aproach for a Light Switch which is triggered by ON/OFF command at any time triggere…

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## [UIBUILDER v7 development update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-development-update/88431)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 21:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-v7-development-update/88431 "2024-06-01T21:11:22Z")

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Hi all, just to let you know that I am still working on the next major release of UIBUILDER which I hope to release shortly after Node-RED v4 is released. It will have the same baseline node.js v18 requirement. Had a bi…

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## [Href tag in dash2 template node not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/href-tag-in-dash2-template-node-not-working/88419)

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**Author:** [@thebaldgeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thebaldgeek)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/href-tag-in-dash2-template-node-not-working/88419 "2024-06-01T20:01:30Z")

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Trying to make a clickable link in a HTML table in a ui-template node in dash2.0. Here is just the top part of the code since everything else is working: \<template\> \<!doctype html\> \<div class="container"\> \<table\> …

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## [Vuetify form with submit button in dash2 ui-template node - need help](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuetify-form-with-submit-button-in-dash2-ui-template-node-need-help/88420)

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**Author:** [@thebaldgeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thebaldgeek)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 17:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuetify-form-with-submit-button-in-dash2-ui-template-node-need-help/88420 "2024-06-01T17:16:16Z")

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I'm trying to get a a vuetify table with 3 or so text entries and a button that will then send the data the user has entered to the next part of the flow. Mashing up two sources of info to try and get this working. Fir…

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## [Error installing package (node-red-contrib-tfjs-coco-ssd)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-package-node-red-contrib-tfjs-coco-ssd/88335)

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**Author:** [@Henjoe](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Henjoe)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-installing-package-node-red-contrib-tfjs-coco-ssd/88335 "2024-06-01T12:23:13Z")

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Hi nodered experts, I wonder is someone already use this package? and successfully use this library? I got this error while installing it. Here is my environment: OS: Windows 10 Nodered version 2.x NodeJS versio…

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## [Building third party D2 nodes - dynamic properties](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/building-third-party-d2-nodes-dynamic-properties/88428)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 12:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/building-third-party-d2-nodes-dynamic-properties/88428 "2024-06-01T12:17:41Z")

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Is there some dashboard 2 built in functionality to aid in the use of dynamic properties in third party nodes? Looking at the code for built in nodes there does appear to be such functionality. It doesn't seem to be doc…

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## [Dashboard-2 use local stored icon](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-use-local-stored-icon/88324)

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**Author:** [@RedTom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RedTom)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-use-local-stored-icon/88324 "2024-06-01T09:23:46Z")

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Hi, I want to use a local stored icon in an ui-template or standard widget I use docker and I have setup in settings.js httpStatic: '/data/static/', //single static source i can access my icon with "http://localhost:…

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## [Widget order debug output in D2 1.11.0?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/widget-order-debug-output-in-d2-1-11-0/88425)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/widget-order-debug-output-in-d2-1-11-0/88425 "2024-06-01T09:28:46Z")

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I suspect some debug code has been left in the D2 1.11.0 release. In the dashboard panel I see that the widgets include the order number

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## [A scrolling terminal display in dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-scrolling-terminal-display-in-dashboard-2/88423)

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**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-scrolling-terminal-display-in-dashboard-2/88423 "2024-06-01T08:57:44Z")

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Hi all, I did a demo for someone recently and thought I'd share for you all to enjoy (or ignore) I have not made a contrib node out of it, but that would not be too difficult to do. Here is a gif for your viewing pleas…

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## [Shelly 1 plus con node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-1-plus-con-node-red/88417)

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**Author:** [@Hagory85](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Hagory85)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 03:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-1-plus-con-node-red/88417 "2024-06-01T03:37:59Z")

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Tengo varios Shelly 1 y los controlo desde node red con un nodo de mqtt in y pongo shellies/xxx/relay/0 y para la entrada shellies/xxx/relay/0/command y funciona perfecto… he comprado los nuevos Shelly 1 plus, y ya no fu…

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## [Weird Y Axis generated by MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-y-axis-generated-by-mqtt/88416)

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**Author:** [@Greg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Greg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 00:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/weird-y-axis-generated-by-mqtt/88416 "2024-06-01T00:53:28Z")

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I have an issue with my dashboard. Using almost identical code, I end up with nonsense for the left axis on pool room while the outdoor stuff seems fine. The data is input using MQTT and the gauge and graph have the …

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## [How to package a node-red project into an exe file？](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-package-a-node-red-project-into-an-exe-file/88418)

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**Author:** [@Xiang](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Xiang)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 June 2024 00:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-package-a-node-red-project-into-an-exe-file/88418 "2024-06-01T00:50:07Z")

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I want to package a node-red project as an executable file in Windows. As long as the other side is Windows, configured with nodejs, etc., and of course, not configured would be best, it would be able to run and only sho…

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## [Startup value for dashboard Switch node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/startup-value-for-dashboard-switch-node/88414)

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**Author:** [@k5map](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/k5map)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 21:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/startup-value-for-dashboard-switch-node/88414 "2024-05-31T21:15:16Z")

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I have a dashboard Switch node in a flow. Each time I start NR, the Switch node's initial value is OFF. Is there a way I can set the default/startup value to ON without it triggering the next node in the flow?

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## [Help ME with calculating the percentage](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-with-calculating-the-percentage/88404)

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**Author:** [@MrBatman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MrBatman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 21:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-with-calculating-the-percentage/88404 "2024-05-31T21:09:26Z")

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I want to add two values received from OPC UA, calculate the percentage of one of these values in the sum, and display it on the screen. How can I do this?"

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## [Examples not included when installing node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/examples-not-included-when-installing-node/88373)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 16:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/examples-not-included-when-installing-node/88373 "2024-05-31T16:06:58Z")

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I have just released the initial version of a new dashboard 2 ui node @colinl/node-red-dashboard-2-ui-gauge-classic which is a multi-needle classic style gauge. It is working ok, but the examples are not being installe…

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## [OPC UA node question - get entire list of variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-node-question-get-entire-list-of-variables/88391)

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**Author:** [@DWoodlock](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DWoodlock)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 13:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/opc-ua-node-question-get-entire-list-of-variables/88391 "2024-05-31T13:52:55Z")

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Just curious if there is a known way to gather the entire contents of a global variable list as opposed to individual reads or subscriptions? for Instance, instead of subscribing to "n=2,s=Application.myVars.someBit" , …

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## [Write in PLC siemens using nodeS7](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-in-plc-siemens-using-nodes7/88405)

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**Author:** [@Mohamed\_1711](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mohamed_1711)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 10:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-in-plc-siemens-using-nodes7/88405 "2024-05-31T10:57:47Z")

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I made this flow for read data from PLC siemens and it works well \[I used the nodes7 module\] My issue is if I want to write how can I do this ?? I get the data and the structure that I will write in it from my database…

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## [Function node not removing Monaco models on delete](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-not-removing-monaco-models-on-delete/88408)

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**Author:** [@malee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 11:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-node-not-removing-monaco-models-on-delete/88408 "2024-05-31T11:28:16Z")

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After just adding an oneditdelete function to destroy and delete the editor after use. I noticed that the function node included with Node-RED does not do the same thing. Not sure if it worth creating a PR over. As you…

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## [Obtain the altitude of almost anywhere](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-the-altitude-of-almost-anywhere/88363)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 11:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/obtain-the-altitude-of-almost-anywhere/88363 "2024-05-31T11:11:39Z")

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This flow uses the free API of opentopodata.org to estimate elevation from latitude & longitude. I used international airports for test data since Wikipedia has latitude, longitude & elevation data for them Of course r…

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## [Documentation: manage palette keyboard shortcut](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/documentation-manage-palette-keyboard-shortcut/88407)

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**Author:** [@malee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 11:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/documentation-manage-palette-keyboard-shortcut/88407 "2024-05-31T11:02:07Z")

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Just noticing that the palette manager can be opened (on Windows) with the keyboard alt + shift + p. Not ctrl + shift + p as in the online Node-RED documentation ctrl + shift + p on the other hand opens the filter acti…

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## [Data array initial value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-array-initial-value/88402)

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**Author:** [@Alex4](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Alex4)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 10:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/data-array-initial-value/88402 "2024-05-31T10:44:21Z")

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Hi, I have a UI-template node which values are contained in a data array as below. data() { return{ values:\[\] } } I want to initialize the values of this array with the data coming from msg.payload. I…

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## [Files sharing through local network](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/files-sharing-through-local-network/88395)

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**Author:** [@Maruthi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Maruthi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/files-sharing-through-local-network/88395 "2024-05-31T10:07:46Z")

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Hi, I have a node red running on raspberry and given a open access point to the users, where users have to connect to access point and upload a image file from their mobile by capturing from camera, tried with ui-upload…

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## [Read the output of a Python script from RoboDK](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-the-output-of-a-python-script-from-robodk/88371)

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**Author:** [@Fahrerkrieger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Fahrerkrieger)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-the-output-of-a-python-script-from-robodk/88371 "2024-05-31T09:57:19Z")

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Hello Node-Red Community. I am currently working with a Robot linked to RoboDk Software and I have a Python Script whose output are the values from the Robot (like Axis-Position, Torque, etc). Now I want this output to b…

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## [Node-RED allows for some nodes in the pallette to apply inline styles globally](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-allows-for-some-nodes-in-the-pallette-to-apply-inline-styles-globally/88377)

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**Author:** [@malee](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/malee)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 09:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-allows-for-some-nodes-in-the-pallette-to-apply-inline-styles-globally/88377 "2024-05-31T09:52:00Z")

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Recently it was discovered that some nodes have there custom inline style rules applied externally to the script tag. An example to illustrate this is the Prometheus exporter node. See this link This obviously impacts o…

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## ['ffmpeg' fails on RPi-4B running Bullseye (32-bit)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ffmpeg-fails-on-rpi-4b-running-bullseye-32-bit/88359)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 07:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ffmpeg-fails-on-rpi-4b-running-bullseye-32-bit/88359 "2024-05-31T07:08:52Z")

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I had to reflash the SD card for a RPi-4B when its SSD packed-up recently. I decided to use Bullseye 32-bit but find that 'ffmpeg' (v4.3.6) produces an error in the command line when I try to record a video from a camer…

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## [Serial Port control via button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-control-via-button/88398)

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**Author:** [@Vaibhavi27](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Vaibhavi27)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 05:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/serial-port-control-via-button/88398 "2024-05-31T05:41:37Z")

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Hi, I am using teensy 4.1 to communicate with node-red, which is actually sending a large stream of data. I would also want my serial port to receive data. My sort of Idea to send "START" command to initially to serial…

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## [Controlling LEDs on a Wemos D1 Mini (Arduino code) via MQTT](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-leds-on-a-wemos-d1-mini-arduino-code-via-mqtt/62523)

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**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2024 18:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/controlling-leds-on-a-wemos-d1-mini-arduino-code-via-mqtt/62523 "2024-05-30T18:48:56Z")

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One of my IoT students was asking how to control a set of LEDs on a Wemos D1 Mini, that had been programmed using Arduino code, via MQTT commands from Node-RED. This is what the breadboard lash-up looks like... The …

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## [Vuetify file upload - v-file-input followup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuetify-file-upload-v-file-input-followup/88380)

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**Author:** [@douchebagraccoon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/douchebagraccoon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2024 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vuetify-file-upload-v-file-input-followup/88380 "2024-05-30T15:58:38Z")

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Hello everyone ! I'm opening this topic following the one opened by @nygma2004 : Vuetify file upload - v-file-input - Dashboard - Node-RED Forum (nodered.org) An issue of file size was raised in the end and I may have…

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