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## [Error with Minio Notification](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-with-minio-notification/82155)

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**Author:** [@vicente87](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vicente87)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 11:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-with-minio-notification/82155 "2023-10-18T11:15:40Z")

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I am using this node (contrib-minio-all, specifically the notifications node) in a project where I am testing the puts that are made to a certain Minio bucket. And suddenly node-red stops working and then it won't let me…

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## [Activating flow using home assistant binary motion detection entity](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/activating-flow-using-home-assistant-binary-motion-detection-entity/82136)

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**Author:** [@wbravin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wbravin)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 09:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/activating-flow-using-home-assistant-binary-motion-detection-entity/82136 "2023-10-18T09:39:27Z")

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Hello all I'm new to Node-Red (NR). I have NR installed as an addon in Home assistant. As my first flow I would like to trigger a light to go on and of based upon motion detection, time of day and luminosity. I also wo…

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## [Does the "function" node have a bug?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-the-function-node-have-a-bug/82146)

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**Author:** [@jase](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jase)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 09:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-the-function-node-have-a-bug/82146 "2023-10-18T09:25:00Z")

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Hi Community, I currently try to use Nodered to process PDF files. So I tried I'm testing a very simple flow like "reading a local PDF file" and then "extracting text" with a function. The object returned by the PDF no…

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## [Yadomi/node-red-contrib-philipshue-events Version](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/yadomi-node-red-contrib-philipshue-events-version/82145)

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**Author:** [@jemmail](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jemmail)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 08:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/yadomi-node-red-contrib-philipshue-events-version/82145 "2023-10-18T08:36:48Z")

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Anybody knows why on NPM the release is 1.6.0 @yadomi/node-red-contrib-philipshue-events - npm (npmjs.com) and on GitHub and nodered palette is "only" the version 1.5.2 GitHub - yadomi/node-red-contrib-philipshue-even…

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## [Dashboard doesn't work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-doesnt-work/82143)

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**Author:** [@martinbrecko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/martinbrecko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 07:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-doesnt-work/82143 "2023-10-18T07:52:56Z")

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Hello everyone, I wrote a program including a dashboard. That also went on for a while. Now when I open the dashboard I get the message "Welcome to the Node-RED Dashboard Please add some UI nodes to your flow and redep…

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## [RP2040 based boards - running on Kaluma Javascript runtime](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rp2040-based-boards-running-on-kaluma-javascript-runtime/82134)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 October 2023 04:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rp2040-based-boards-running-on-kaluma-javascript-runtime/82134 "2023-10-18T04:29:51Z")

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I came across a project called Kaluma that makes it possible to use javascript (instead of arduino) to interface with RP2040 based boards. It looks pretty cool, it includes a REPL interface for debugging too. In short y…

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## [Node getProduction\_FusionSolar gives no data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-getproduction-fusionsolar-gives-no-data/82128)

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**Author:** [@webtour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/webtour)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 19:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-getproduction-fusionsolar-gives-no-data/82128 "2023-10-17T19:16:56Z")

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Hi, I will use the getProduction\_FusionSolar v2.6.2 node from Hermannp. But when I enter the API user and password I get no data. I test the login with an other tool and its work fine. Is there any one who use the nod…

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## [How to get "Edit node" window smaller](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-edit-node-window-smaller/82125)

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**Author:** [@robertwtf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/robertwtf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 18:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-edit-node-window-smaller/82125 "2023-10-17T18:34:29Z")

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Hello! How do I get the "Edit node" window smaller? I have tried to make my right column smaller, but I can't edit the width of the node extension. I can't see all of the window. It's only like this in the node-red-con…

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## [TypeError: Invalid host defined options](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-invalid-host-defined-options/82118)

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**Author:** [@KeoJam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/KeoJam)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 17:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/typeerror-invalid-host-defined-options/82118 "2023-10-17T17:19:58Z")

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I use express to start Node-red, it's run well use cmd by command "node index.js". But when i use "npm pkg" to pack into the app,and run the app it show \[warn\] \[node-red/httprequest\] TypeError: Invalid host defined optio…

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## [Raspberry Pi 5 announced today, available Oct 23](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-5-announced-today-available-oct-23/81656)

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**Author:** [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 16:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi-5-announced-today-available-oct-23/81656 "2023-10-17T16:52:27Z")

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Many of us run Node-RED on RaspberryPi becuase it's a fantastic platform for physical computing / IoT . Learned today that the RPi5 was announced in the UK yesterday. It will be available Oct 23. Lots of improvements. …

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## [Alternative suggestion for Alexa alexa-remote2 issues](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alternative-suggestion-for-alexa-alexa-remote2-issues/82092)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 16:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/alternative-suggestion-for-alexa-alexa-remote2-issues/82092 "2023-10-17T16:14:09Z")

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Just to say, that when I started off with Alexa and Node-RED, I used (and still do) @hardillb node-red-contrib-home-skill https://alexa-node-red.bm.hardill.me.uk/docs When remote2 came along - it was a more flexible an…

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## [Convert integer value to word](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-integer-value-to-word/82108)

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**Author:** [@jmgimo75](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmgimo75)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-integer-value-to-word/82108 "2023-10-17T14:27:40Z")

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Hello good. I have a question with an entry reading. I have an entry that I cannot read in word (from 0000 to 03e8) on your site I get it (from 0 to 1000) My question is. Can I convert the input integer value to a wor…

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## [Context Storage: filesystem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-storage-filesystem/82110)

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**Author:** [@Mick](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 13:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/context-storage-filesystem/82110 "2023-10-17T13:37:58Z")

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I have the need to store a variable in the local filesystem context: flow.set("lastrike", Date.now() - 86400000 \* 180); // default is 180 days - stored in volatile memory I have modified settings.js for the following v…

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## [Http request Method put "Unauthorized"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-method-put-unauthorized/82107)

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**Author:** [@fabio.amorim](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fabio.amorim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-method-put-unauthorized/82107 "2023-10-17T13:28:41Z")

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"I'm using the HTTP request to write flows in Node-RED from a repository, it was working perfectly until I enabled adminAuth. After enabling it, I receive the following message 'Unauthorized.' I've tried using basic, dig…

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## [Create .CSV and .txt from a table](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-and-txt-from-a-table/81993)

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**Author:** [@Loveflowersx](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Loveflowersx)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 12:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-csv-and-txt-from-a-table/81993 "2023-10-17T12:44:19Z")

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Hi everyone, \[{"id":"ab3ee0589c3e8b29","type":"ui\_template","z":"9d82413d96f85954","group":"21bd4d782123bfb3","name":"funciona\_perfecto\_v3\_registry","order":3,"width":8,"height":10,"format":"\<p\>\<strong\>Report log:\</stro…

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## [Level with Dashboard Template](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/level-with-dashboard-template/82037)

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**Author:** [@pinie\_pinie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pinie_pinie)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 11:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/level-with-dashboard-template/82037 "2023-10-17T11:04:57Z")

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Hello, I would like to build my own level display using a “dashboard template”. I have already tested - see photo. I downloaded symbols from Fonte Awesom. I don't like the layout. Actually, a thick horizontal bar whic…

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## [Node-red-contrib-vcgencmd with docker compose](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-vcgencmd-with-docker-compose/82089)

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**Author:** [@Mastiff](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mastiff)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [17 October 2023 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-vcgencmd-with-docker-compose/82089 "2023-10-17T08:52:45Z")

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I have read the info at node-red-contrib-vcgencmd (node) - Node-RED, but I can't get it to work with Docker compose, whic I use for all Docker needs. I have added these to the yml file: environment: - LIBRARY\_…

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## [Connect ais class B device to node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-ais-class-b-device-to-node-red/82066)

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**Author:** [@wiryanto33](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wiryanto33)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 23:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/connect-ais-class-b-device-to-node-red/82066 "2023-10-16T23:32:06Z")

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hello i have question how to connect ais Class B device to node-red so i can procesing the data from ais for next app..

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## [How to write inject in a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-write-inject-in-a-function/82091)

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**Author:** [@wburst](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/wburst)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 21:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-write-inject-in-a-function/82091 "2023-10-16T21:39:48Z")

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can someone tel me ho i can write this inject in a function ?

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## [How do I connect to an rfxtrx from Node-RED in container with Docker Compose?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-connect-to-an-rfxtrx-from-node-red-in-container-with-docker-compose/82074)

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**Author:** [@Mastiff](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mastiff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-do-i-connect-to-an-rfxtrx-from-node-red-in-container-with-docker-compose/82074 "2023-10-16T21:37:58Z")

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I have searched around and tried several different solutions (instead of working, as I should be...), and I can't get this to work. This is my Docker Compose file: version: "3.7" services: node-red: user: 1000:10…

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## [Dashboard iframe Refused to display in webpage an iframe because it set 'X-Frame-Options' to 'same origin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-iframe-refused-to-display-in-webpage-an-iframe-because-it-set-x-frame-options-to-same-origin/82013)

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**Author:** [@luisgcu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/luisgcu)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 20:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-iframe-refused-to-display-in-webpage-an-iframe-because-it-set-x-frame-options-to-same-origin/82013 "2023-10-16T20:59:55Z")

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Hello, I am trying to display an industrial HMI webpage in node-red dashboard using a template node , but that page won't display.. after many hour digging I learned is because this " \[Refused to display 'URL' in a fr…

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## [Usr-tcp232 setup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usr-tcp232-setup/82004)

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**Author:** [@Napalmcsr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Napalmcsr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 20:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/usr-tcp232-setup/82004 "2023-10-16T20:10:47Z")

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I am trying to integrate a usr tcp-232-302 Ethernet to serial port converter and have yet to get it to talk through TCP or UDP using NR. Anyone else using one of these and can give me some pointers?

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## [Meet the FlowFuse Team at IoT Barcelona Meeting on Nov. 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/meet-the-flowfuse-team-at-iot-barcelona-meeting-on-nov-2/82090)

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**Author:** [@iskerrett](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/iskerrett)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 19:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/meet-the-flowfuse-team-at-iot-barcelona-meeting-on-nov-2/82090 "2023-10-16T19:35:21Z")

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The entire FlowFuse team is in Barcelona the first part of November. We are planning to participate in the IoT Barcelona meetup on November 2. If you live close by, drop by to say hi. We are looking forward to meeting lo…

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## [Adding CSRF header to internal post calls in Node-Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-csrf-header-to-internal-post-calls-in-node-red/82076)

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**Author:** [@Arvinth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Arvinth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 17:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-csrf-header-to-internal-post-calls-in-node-red/82076 "2023-10-16T17:14:54Z")

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We are trying to add CSRF custom header to the ui/socket.io calls and we are finding it to do it with traditional middleware process. Is there any other way we could do that?

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## [Do disabled flows use unnecessary resources in Nodejs?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-disabled-flows-use-unnecessary-resources-in-nodejs/82052)

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**Author:** [@Jean-Luc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jean-Luc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 17:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/do-disabled-flows-use-unnecessary-resources-in-nodejs/82052 "2023-10-16T17:13:57Z")

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Hi, I'm still no expert in nodejs but I still use NR with great pleasure. As time goes by, my software has more and more tabs. When they're no longer useful, I use the editor's deactivate function to disable the flow. …

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## [Websoket doesn't connect](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websoket-doesnt-connect/82085)

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**Author:** [@SuperBoss9](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperBoss9)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 16:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/websoket-doesnt-connect/82085 "2023-10-16T16:58:15Z")

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Hi everyone! I'm trying to get some alerting information from my Grafana instance to Node-Red (3.0.2). So I'd like to use Websocket. But something doesn't work as expected: Config: State: curl -i http://192.168.…

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## [Node-RED crashes randomly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-randomly/81175)

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**Author:** [@egeu5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/egeu5)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashes-randomly/81175 "2023-10-16T15:02:07Z")

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Hi! I have multiple instances from Node-RED on different devices. On one big one for a lot of smart home stuff I have crashes almost every day. It is running in a docker container. A lot of other container are up for mo…

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## [ODBC connector, multiple msg(SQL) from For cycle](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odbc-connector-multiple-msg-sql-from-for-cycle/82080)

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**Author:** [@Riccaleu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Riccaleu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 13:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/odbc-connector-multiple-msg-sql-from-for-cycle/82080 "2023-10-16T13:58:43Z")

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Hello evrey one, have an issue with the Helix ODBC node. I'm passing three messages from function node with three different queries (tested and correct), but it returns three identical messages related to the results of…

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## [Timing a slider](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timing-a-slider/82047)

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**Author:** [@patofoto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/patofoto)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 12:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/timing-a-slider/82047 "2023-10-16T12:25:56Z")

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Apologies if this is a dumb question. I have a servo motor hooked to a Pi Zero. Need to be able to control the duration of rotation of the motor. It is a 180 deg move. Need to be able to set how long it takes for the 180…

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## [Simple Open AND and Close Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-open-and-and-close-flow/82062)

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**Author:** [@J728man](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/J728man)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2023 10:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/simple-open-and-and-close-flow/82062 "2023-10-16T10:38:54Z")

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This is for Open and Close Gate I'm having an issue with a flow in which I can't solve. I have tried several configuration but unable to get it done correctly. Here is change node set as and here are the debug errors…

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