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## [Challenges with running Node-RED on SAP Cloud Foundry](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/challenges-with-running-node-red-on-sap-cloud-foundry/81567)

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**Author:** [@Samokomo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Samokomo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 15:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/challenges-with-running-node-red-on-sap-cloud-foundry/81567 "2023-09-25T15:50:44Z")

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Hello Node-Red community. I have deployed Node-RED in my company SAP Cloud Foundry Runtime. Node-RED itself runs great - but the thing is that SAP Cloud Foundry runs in a way - that everytime it restarts it returns Node…

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## [Shutdown or Restart Remote Linux Devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shutdown-or-restart-remote-linux-devices/81523)

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**Author:** [@corin.corvus](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/corin.corvus)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shutdown-or-restart-remote-linux-devices/81523 "2023-09-25T15:19:29Z")

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Hi, at the moment i try to find out how i can use Node-Red Dashboard with Buttons to shutdown oder Restart remote Servers. I found some threads, but no one helped me for a solution. the Flow must do: Login via ssh on …

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## [Node.js v20 valid with Node-RED v3.1.0. Any success? I had issues with i2c](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-js-v20-valid-with-node-red-v3-1-0-any-success-i-had-issues-with-i2c/81526)

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**Author:** [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 12:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-js-v20-valid-with-node-red-v3-1-0-any-success-i-had-issues-with-i2c/81526 "2023-09-25T12:34:14Z")

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Folks, Is anyone running node.js v20 w/ node-RED v3.1.0? I had issues with flows that communicated with i2c, so I went back to node.js v18 and all is good. Didn't know if I'm trying to be too bleeding edge... Peter

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## [Cannot open node-red-dashboard after migration from pi3 to pi4: 404 not found](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-open-node-red-dashboard-after-migration-from-pi3-to-pi4-404-not-found/81316)

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**Author:** [@guenter-ms](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/guenter-ms)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 12:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cannot-open-node-red-dashboard-after-migration-from-pi3-to-pi4-404-not-found/81316 "2023-09-25T12:18:15Z")

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Hi, after migration from pi3 to pi4 everything works fine but the dashboard button in the editor opens a new tab in the chrome or safari browser and shows http://192.168.178.111:8123/endpoint/ui with response 404: not f…

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## [Node s7 Issue With NSSM](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-s7-issue-with-nssm/81558)

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**Author:** [@Mohamed\_1711](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mohamed_1711)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2023 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-s7-issue-with-nssm/81558 "2023-09-25T12:06:01Z")

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When I run the Node red through NSSM and I get this error ......... but when I use node red with it's Console it works well could anyone support to fix this issue as I need to ensure the running of node red all time…

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## [Node red crashing](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashing/81547)

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**Author:** [@Paulos](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paulos)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 20:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-crashing/81547 "2023-09-24T20:27:52Z")

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Greetings, I started using node-red a while ago as a SCADA main system and I am really impressed with it's capabilities. Although, the software crashes every time I start it... Any thoughts? 24 Sep 12:52:06 - \[info\] Se…

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## [Default Location on flows and installed nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-location-on-flows-and-installed-nodes/81544)

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**Author:** [@dgulliver](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dgulliver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 15:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/default-location-on-flows-and-installed-nodes/81544 "2023-09-24T15:56:57Z")

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Hi, Installed noded red in a docker container sometime back and decided to upgrade to the lasted version, whilst I backed up my flows the nodes I installed via the palette was not, so was deleted, so lesson learnt I’ve …

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## [Node-red-contrib-cip-st-ethernet-ip](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cip-st-ethernet-ip/81530)

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**Author:** [@thahamp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/thahamp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 15:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-cip-st-ethernet-ip/81530 "2023-09-24T15:45:49Z")

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Hi. I am using node-red-contrib-cip-st-ethernet-ip to connect with ControlLogix PLC. It is a very nice node and thanks to the contributor. I am trying to use this node in my manufacturing environment as a POC. Unfortunat…

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## [How to create a flow dynamically given a tree structure](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-flow-dynamically-given-a-tree-structure/81541)

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**Author:** [@Gio-Formichella](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Gio-Formichella)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-a-flow-dynamically-given-a-tree-structure/81541 "2023-09-24T14:06:13Z")

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I have a Java web application with tree data structures in XML, by pressing a button I want it to open the Node-RED editor page and have it display a flow containing function nodes with the same "structure" of the chosen…

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## [Join node automatic mode without Split node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-automatic-mode-without-split-node/81531)

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**Author:** [@biros](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/biros)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 09:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/join-node-automatic-mode-without-split-node/81531 "2023-09-24T09:41:48Z")

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Hi, I am trying to join 4 messages into one object with the automatic mode of the join node but without a split node. I constructed msg.parts into each message and the join works in manual mode but i want a certain ord…

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## [MQTT connection to broker lost when adding LWT property](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-connection-to-broker-lost-when-adding-lwt-property/81529)

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**Author:** [@flyinfalcon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/flyinfalcon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 09:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/mqtt-connection-to-broker-lost-when-adding-lwt-property/81529 "2023-09-24T09:01:57Z")

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I am trying to setup a Last Will & Testament but once I add the LWT topic to the broker properties and once I deploy the connection is immediately lost to the broker which is hosted on aws IoT core. I've tried configuri…

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## [Convert Specific Gravity to Brix](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-specific-gravity-to-brix/81402)

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**Author:** [@ryanprel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ryanprel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 September 2023 03:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-specific-gravity-to-brix/81402 "2023-09-24T03:20:40Z")

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I'm attempting to convert Specific Gravity to Brix coming in via a webhook from a Tilt Hydrometer. These numbers are used to monitor fermentation progress. I pulled the equation from Wikipedia and it's below but I'm tr…

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## [Possible Bug: Can't edit link items](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-cant-edit-link-items/81519)

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**Author:** [@MyRandomThoughts](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/MyRandomThoughts)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 18:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/possible-bug-cant-edit-link-items/81519 "2023-09-23T18:41:16Z")

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From the node-red console, using the Layout tab, the edit button for link items no longer works. All other edit buttons work, just not for links. I have restarted the browser and cleared cookies. Node-RED : node-r…

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## [NodeRed shooting after MQTT restart \[SOLVED\]](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-shooting-after-mqtt-restart-solved/81520)

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**Author:** [@homonto](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/homonto)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-shooting-after-mqtt-restart-solved/81520 "2023-09-23T18:54:42Z")

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So I have a small problem. I have a flow: \[ { "id": "112985cb18f5dd1f", "type": "tab", "label": "desk", "disabled": false, "info": "", "env": \[\] }, { …

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## [Is there a Dashboard matrix switch](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-dashboard-matrix-switch/81383)

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**Author:** [@m\_elias](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/m_elias)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-dashboard-matrix-switch/81383 "2023-09-23T18:29:10Z")

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I was daydreaming the other day about a generic wireless mqtt hardware switch panel that could easily be moved around and be reconfigured to switch different devices. What’s the most convenient way to change the mqtt to…

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## [Domoticz/Node-RED/Remote-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/domoticz-node-red-remote-red/81522)

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**Author:** [@quike](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/quike)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/domoticz-node-red-remote-red/81522 "2023-09-23T17:04:55Z")

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“All roads lead Rome,” holds true as to how one can combine Domoticz, Node-RED and Remote RED (iOS Application). Please find this humble contribution which suits our needs. One key constraint was that other home members …

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## [For if statement in Function Block, variable remains local](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/for-if-statement-in-function-block-variable-remains-local/81505)

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**Author:** [@xytsrm](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/xytsrm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 03:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/for-if-statement-in-function-block-variable-remains-local/81505 "2023-09-23T03:14:05Z")

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Please review this code: let senState\_msg; if (msg.payload==="On") { let senState\_msg={payload:"Sys08: ASE"}; } else { let senState\_msg={payload:"Sys07: SSD"}; } return senState\_msg; I've declared the variable …

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## [How to change the payload so it can be sent via telegram](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-payload-so-it-can-be-sent-via-telegram/81518)

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**Author:** [@Ronaltama](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ronaltama)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 14:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-change-the-payload-so-it-can-be-sent-via-telegram/81518 "2023-09-23T14:54:56Z")

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javascript coding to change msg.payload to "content",

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## [Changing the colour of the label of a text node in the dashboard (Solved Old Dashboard Used))](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-colour-of-the-label-of-a-text-node-in-the-dashboard-solved-old-dashboard-used/81490)

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**Author:** [@holmesjohnnyh](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/holmesjohnnyh)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 14:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/changing-the-colour-of-the-label-of-a-text-node-in-the-dashboard-solved-old-dashboard-used/81490 "2023-09-23T14:41:25Z")

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I would like to change the colour of the label shown in the dashboard of the text node. At the moment it shows up as white but I would like to make it yellow to stand out more. Is this possible? I can control the colour …

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-semaphore-plus V3 (already)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-semaphore-plus-v3-already/81514)

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**Author:** [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-semaphore-plus-v3-already/81514 "2023-09-23T13:45:03Z")

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Yes! V3 Already This node was started by me some time last week - and it's been given some great new flexibility. In v3, messages can dynamically avoid the queue by using a msg path or JSONata queries, as well as oth…

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## [Communication with multiple node with id](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-with-multiple-node-with-id/81513)

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**Author:** [@aziz.ham](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aziz.ham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/communication-with-multiple-node-with-id/81513 "2023-09-23T13:17:39Z")

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hi hello every one . I have a question : in the node red can I send a message from node to another node using only the id of the node ??? some time I need to reset the value of the node from multiple place that's why …

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## [Node Red Flow library not working!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-library-not-working/81516)

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**Author:** [@nithinbandaru1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nithinbandaru1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-flow-library-not-working/81516 "2023-09-23T12:11:49Z")

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I am trying to access this website https://flows.nodered.org/ but its not working. Is it supposed to be that way?

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## [Sending general files, json files, images over MQTT between different Node-Red devices](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-general-files-json-files-images-over-mqtt-between-different-node-red-devices/81512)

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**Author:** [@dr\_cave\_dweller](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dr_cave_dweller)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 10:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sending-general-files-json-files-images-over-mqtt-between-different-node-red-devices/81512 "2023-09-23T10:58:14Z")

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Is this possible to send files over MQTT using the Node-Red MQTT nodes? I have tried using FTP to send files between different devices running Node-Red on same network but can't get it working. I however can send data …

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## [How to extract a substring from a payload and feed it into a input\_text in home assistant?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-a-substring-from-a-payload-and-feed-it-into-a-input-text-in-home-assistant/81502)

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**Author:** [@marcor78](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcor78)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 08:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-extract-a-substring-from-a-payload-and-feed-it-into-a-input-text-in-home-assistant/81502 "2023-09-23T08:35:34Z")

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Hello, it's driving me nuts and surely there's a simple answer that I just can't see right now... I have a payload like this ":soccer: 90+1' Gol! 0 - \[1\] Canotto L." and I want to extract the result (which in this ca…

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## [€ symbol on LCD with node-red-contrib-pcf8574-lcd](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/symbol-on-lcd-with-node-red-contrib-pcf8574-lcd/81507)

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**Author:** [@Nice\_to\_have](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nice_to_have)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2023 06:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/symbol-on-lcd-with-node-red-contrib-pcf8574-lcd/81507 "2023-09-23T06:11:28Z")

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Hi everyone, I got an LCD20X4 with a pcf8574. Using node-red-contrib-pcf8574-lcd from @edrean, i can display almost everything I want, except for special characters. The € symbol comes out as a \[ ' \] but then upsi…

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## [Offline TTS Options - Raspberry Pi](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-tts-options-raspberry-pi/81472)

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**Author:** [@NPT](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NPT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/offline-tts-options-raspberry-pi/81472 "2023-09-22T22:25:53Z")

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I am nearing the end development stages of a boat-based NR system running on a Pi and accessed with an Android-based tablet browser. The system uses audio alerts and I have two choices, either creating lots of MP3 files…

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## [Stop and reset countdown clock instead of restart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stop-and-reset-countdown-clock-instead-of-restart/81468)

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**Author:** [@Observatory\_Gromme](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Observatory_Gromme)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/stop-and-reset-countdown-clock-instead-of-restart/81468 "2023-09-22T18:45:19Z")

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Dear, I have installed an emergency close system with a 10 minute interval with option to stop / reset. For visual / dashboard inspection, i have setup a "donut shaped" gauge countdown. Problem: Clicking ABORT will s…

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## [Updating info on forked node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-info-on-forked-node/81487)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 12:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-info-on-forked-node/81487 "2023-09-22T12:58:42Z")

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I've made a fork of node-red-contrib-counter (to fix a long outstanding bug - author hasn't responded in a few years) But I'm wondering how to update the package.json "name": "node-red-contrib-counter", "version": …

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## [InfluxDB unable to parse invalid boolean](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/81482)

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**Author:** [@Paular](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paular)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-unable-to-parse-invalid-boolean/81482 "2023-09-22T15:54:06Z")

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Hello, When I inject the following json into influxdb out node I encounter the following error : Error: A 400 Bad Request error occurred: {"error":"unable to parse 'msg.payload fields=\[object Object\],measurement=\\"ther…

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## [Shelly 2nd generation devices & MQTT node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-2nd-generation-devices-mqtt-node/81400)

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**Author:** [@jnn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jnn)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2023 14:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/shelly-2nd-generation-devices-mqtt-node/81400 "2023-09-22T14:43:01Z")

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Hello, I'm a beginner when it comes to MQTT, and I'm trying to understand Shelly's API documentation for the 2nd generation devices. I have successfully subscribed to the following topics to work with MQTT in Node-RED: …

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