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## [Help Configuring Node-RED for Implementing Telegram Chatbot](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-configuring-node-red-for-implementing-telegram-chatbot/86413)

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**Author:** [@colombo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/colombo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 23:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-configuring-node-red-for-implementing-telegram-chatbot/86413 "2024-03-13T23:37:23Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm seeking assistance in setting up Node-RED to implement a chatbot using Telegram. My goal is to learn more about chatbot development and how to integrate them with Node-RED to enhance its functionalit…

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## [Trigger light after two sensors are triggered in a specific sequence](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-light-after-two-sensors-are-triggered-in-a-specific-sequence/86305)

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**Author:** [@erkme73](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/erkme73)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 23:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trigger-light-after-two-sensors-are-triggered-in-a-specific-sequence/86305 "2024-03-13T23:06:31Z")

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I have two sensors on the approach to my gate. One is at the road (ROAD), the other is at the gate (GATE). I currently have NR watching for GATE after sunset. If it is triggered, it causes all exterior lights to turn …

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## [Victoria Metrics to Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victoria-metrics-to-node-red/86347)

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**Author:** [@davidz](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/davidz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victoria-metrics-to-node-red/86347 "2024-03-13T22:26:53Z")

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Have anybody used Victoria Metrics? Victoria Metrics seems to be much more efficient than InfluxDB, use less memory, and less data storage. InfluxDB is releasing 3.0, which breaks the Flux query language again. InfluxD…

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## [New 1.4.0 Release - Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-1-4-0-release-node-red-dashboard-2-0/86402)

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**Author:** [@joepavitt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joepavitt)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 22:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-1-4-0-release-node-red-dashboard-2-0/86402 "2024-03-13T22:21:28Z")

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Just a quick note to say that we've just published a new release for @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard (aka Dashboard 2.0). You can see the full release notes here: Release v1.4.0 · FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard · GitHub Stan…

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## [Node-RED Flows as WebAssembly (WASM) Modules](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-as-webassembly-wasm-modules/86409)

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**Author:** [@uddy19](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/uddy19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 18:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flows-as-webassembly-wasm-modules/86409 "2024-03-13T18:59:39Z")

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I’ve been exploring Node-RED recently, and I’m curious: can Node-RED flows be executed as WebAssembly (WASM) modules? I’ve searched around, but I couldn’t find any direct references or documentation on this topic. If any…

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## [Logout Button or Auto Logout](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logout-button-or-auto-logout/86403)

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**Author:** [@jwj001](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jwj001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 16:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/logout-button-or-auto-logout/86403 "2024-03-13T16:38:14Z")

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Hi I was wondering, i am currently using Flowfuse authentication. Is there a way to add a logout button or auto logout from the dashboard, that will require users to re-logon to access the dashboard ?

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## [Backing up and restoring the Node-Red system (Argument)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backing-up-and-restoring-the-node-red-system-argument/86396)

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**Author:** [@sercancetin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sercancetin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backing-up-and-restoring-the-node-red-system-argument/86396 "2024-03-13T13:26:10Z")

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Hello everyone, How can I backup the projects created and installed nodes in Node-Red? When I put this backup back in place, can I show the latest backup? If I want to make a backup now, if I create a copy of the red b…

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## [Excel spreadsheet values to S7 PLC variable](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/excel-spreadsheet-values-to-s7-plc-variable/86375)

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**Author:** [@Jazzlike-bathroom](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jazzlike-bathroom)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/excel-spreadsheet-values-to-s7-plc-variable/86375 "2024-03-13T12:25:48Z")

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Hello there, I'm new to using node red and I am wondering if it's possible to read a value off of an excel spreadsheet and use it as a variable on a PLC. The project is to clock times for workers on how long they take. I…

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## [Syntax checking in Monaco in Dashboard 2 templates](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-checking-in-monaco-in-dashboard-2-templates/86398)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 12:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/syntax-checking-in-monaco-in-dashboard-2-templates/86398 "2024-03-13T12:14:36Z")

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Currently (for me anyway) syntax checking in a D2 ui-template does not fully function. This is a right pain as often all one gets is an error in the browser console complaining about an invalid token, when the dashboard…

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## [Subflow to Node Credentials Management](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-to-node-credentials-management/86391)

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**Author:** [@hornbartho](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hornbartho)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 12:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subflow-to-node-credentials-management/86391 "2024-03-13T12:13:15Z")

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Hi Everyone, We currently make our own NR nodes by making use of a subflow to node converter. This enables us to use NR subflows as NR nodes in a more scalable way. We have an issue with moving the credentials over to…

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## [Change node to search for status node and return boolean](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-to-search-for-status-node-and-return-boolean/86385)

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**Author:** [@telinal](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/telinal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 09:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-node-to-search-for-status-node-and-return-boolean/86385 "2024-03-13T09:18:48Z")

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I need to setup a node that can search for the word "Polling" and return a boolean TRUE. The input payload is from a STATUS node that has an object like this: msg.status.text "Polling: HoldingRegister" So I thought of …

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## [Forward message based on a dropdown menu status](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forward-message-based-on-a-dropdown-menu-status/86326)

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**Author:** [@htlvale](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/htlvale)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 09:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/forward-message-based-on-a-dropdown-menu-status/86326 "2024-03-12T09:08:31Z")

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Basically I want a co2 value that comes from an mqtt message and converted into a number and then set a pin true depending on the value of the co2 value. But this should only happen if a dropdown menu is set to true. I t…

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## [Set variable to null in a change node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-variable-to-null-in-a-change-node/86389)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 06:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/set-variable-to-null-in-a-change-node/86389 "2024-03-13T06:18:21Z")

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Set variable to null in a change node? I don't want to delete the variable, just set it to null. In function node this is simplistic. but I guess until now I have never need to do it in a simple change node? Is it jus…

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## [Node Red Service Crash? Shutdown?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-service-crash-shutdown/86103)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [13 March 2024 04:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-service-crash-shutdown/86103 "2024-03-13T04:18:06Z")

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Node Red Service Crash? Shutdown? Mar 03 20:56:12 eccentric Node-RED\[2683\]: 3 Mar 20:56:12 - \[info\] User directory : /root/.node-red Mar 03 20:56:12 eccentric Node-RED\[2683\]: 3 Mar 20:56:12 - \[warn\] Projects disabled :…

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## [Bad data inject in cart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bad-data-inject-in-cart/86351)

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**Author:** [@Nichlas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nichlas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 21:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/bad-data-inject-in-cart/86351 "2024-03-12T21:02:36Z")

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Hi i using Sqlite database and store my temperature readings, i want to get it back in my chart when i have for example reboot my pi. So i am receiving it back but the chart says bad data. \[ { "id": "a5f…

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## [CSV column name contains space](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-column-name-contains-space/86380)

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**Author:** [@FloRu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/FloRu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/csv-column-name-contains-space/86380 "2024-03-12T18:40:57Z")

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Today I got a CSV file out of a platform, and I need to extract the values. The problem is: three of the columns have space characters in their name. Normally this is not a big problem: you could take a text editor and…

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## [Problem with node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device and new devices (Lamps)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device-and-new-devices-lamps/86337)

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**Author:** [@SomersetSmartHome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SomersetSmartHome)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device-and-new-devices-lamps/86337 "2024-03-12T16:11:06Z")

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I have node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device installed and running successfully with 12 devices, all different makes on TUYA Lamps. I have recently tried to add extra lamps. I connect and configure them using the Tuya Sm…

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## [Worldmap tracks shows old value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-tracks-shows-old-value/86328)

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**Author:** [@Asad.Khan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Asad.Khan)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 15:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/worldmap-tracks-shows-old-value/86328 "2024-03-12T15:49:01Z")

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I am using node-red worldmap track node to do the tracking of my drone flight. I am having following issue with it. First issue is that it shows me old flight tracks, and the 2nd issue is that it draw one straight track…

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## [More control over what's shown in a project diff](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-control-over-whats-shown-in-a-project-diff/86371)

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**Author:** [@rmwiseman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rmwiseman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 11:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/more-control-over-whats-shown-in-a-project-diff/86371 "2024-03-12T11:55:24Z")

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I see that there was already some discussion in this area but as far as I can see, there was no solution for what I'd like. When committing a flow, I really don't care whether the position (x, y) and size (w, h) of the …

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## [Node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device doesn't work with newer Tuya devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device-doesnt-work-with-newer-tuya-devices/86368)

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**Author:** [@SomersetSmartHome](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SomersetSmartHome)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 10:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device-doesnt-work-with-newer-tuya-devices/86368 "2024-03-12T10:45:23Z")

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I have node-red-contrib-tuya-smart-device installed and running successfully with 12 devices, all different makes on TUYA Lamps. I have recently tried to add extra lamps. I connect and configure them using the Tuya Sm…

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## [Output to debug window disappears too fast](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/output-to-debug-window-disappears-too-fast/86316)

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**Author:** [@rldoose](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rldoose)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 10:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/output-to-debug-window-disappears-too-fast/86316 "2024-03-12T10:17:54Z")

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Output to debug disappears before I can inspect the information. Especially if the information is a large array, it disappears way before I have an oppertunity to drill down. I'm using node red v3.13 on Victron Venus O…

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## [Remote flow deployment using Node-RED flows](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-flow-deployment-using-node-red-flows/86366)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-flow-deployment-using-node-red-flows/86366 "2024-03-12T09:23:45Z")

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Hi There! From a recent job post and also from other sources, I've noticed there is an interest for well-defined path for describing and installing Node-RED instances remotely. Well-defined meaning that required flows c…

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## [Scrapes blocked http request](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrapes-blocked-http-request/86350)

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**Author:** [@aminhadomotica](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aminhadomotica)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 08:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrapes-blocked-http-request/86350 "2024-03-12T08:57:04Z")

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Hi guys. I have http request for site https://www.futebol365.pt/jogos-na-tv/ to retreive all football games in TV. Any thing in the website has changed. Now the http request doesnt return HTML of website. I dont know if…

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## [Node-Red stopped running and didn't restart - first time occurrence - how to restart?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stopped-running-and-didnt-restart-first-time-occurrence-how-to-restart/86345)

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**Author:** [@dr\_cave\_dweller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dr_cave_dweller)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 08:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-stopped-running-and-didnt-restart-first-time-occurrence-how-to-restart/86345 "2024-03-12T08:21:21Z")

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Hi, I have Node-Red running on RPI. I use sudo systemctl enable nodered.service command to start Node-Red on boot. I then start Chromium in kiosk mode and use the Node-Red dashboard as a HMI. I have had a first ever oc…

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## [How to style the tspan element of Gauge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-style-the-tspan-element-of-gauge/86344)

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**Author:** [@xtrailrunner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xtrailrunner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 07:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-style-the-tspan-element-of-gauge/86344 "2024-03-12T07:50:21Z")

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Displaying a value format from the payload the value itself is displayed below the gauge as a text. It is formated with value. I would like that the value is not displayed. Is there a way to style the tspan element?

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## [Node-red with caprover?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-caprover/86362)

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**Author:** [@rsingh888](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rsingh888)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 05:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-with-caprover/86362 "2024-03-12T05:36:27Z")

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Hello, Has anyone tried running node-red with caprover. I am trying to configure standard node-red repo (not the docker container) to be deployed via caprover. Seems connectivity is established as I could open a blank …

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## [SVG animation tank level](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-animation-tank-level/86360)

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**Author:** [@Youssef](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Youssef)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 04:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/svg-animation-tank-level/86360 "2024-03-12T04:25:24Z")

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Hello everyone i want to make a tank level of water animation in dashboard first i made rectangle with SVG editor (selector) after that i made a function node where i put my command: \</\> 'const msgInput = msg.payload…

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## [Dsm faults to NaN when attempting to move message to msg.payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dsm-faults-to-nan-when-attempting-to-move-message-to-msg-payload/86358)

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**Author:** [@EW57](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EW57)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 March 2024 01:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dsm-faults-to-nan-when-attempting-to-move-message-to-msg-payload/86358 "2024-03-12T01:36:38Z")

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Greetings, I'm new to Node-RED & learning more everyday, however, I've got a dilemma that I havent been able to fix by searching. I'm attempting to use the DSM examples to track cumulative "on" time of a process, which …

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## [How to read non-voltage-free switches via Shelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-non-voltage-free-switches-via-shelly/86264)

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**Author:** [@BartButenaers](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/BartButenaers)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2024 23:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-read-non-voltage-free-switches-via-shelly/86264 "2024-03-11T23:18:12Z")

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Hi folks, In the past my (primitive) home automation has been growing organically with all kind of technologies I learned from people in this community. As a result it became a huge mess, which would unmaintainable for…

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## [How to find out what causes Node-RED to crash](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-out-what-causes-node-red-to-crash/86335)

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**Author:** [@Switchblade2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Switchblade2)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [11 March 2024 20:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-find-out-what-causes-node-red-to-crash/86335 "2024-03-11T20:53:50Z")

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I'm running Node-RED on a RaspberryPi to manage a Home Energy Management System. It crashes infrequently (approx once per 10 days) but always at night between around 03:30. The rest of the time the system works without…

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