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## [Open UIBuilder page from NR nodes elements](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-uibuilder-page-from-nr-nodes-elements/77140)

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**Author:** [@gNeandr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gNeandr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 15:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/open-uibuilder-page-from-nr-nodes-elements/77140 "2023-04-01T15:40:54Z")

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UIBuilder works fine with my "dev" port setup and starting with node-red -p 2000 -u /home/pi/.red2000 This gives a setup like this: $ ls -lta (part of listing) drwxr-xr-x 5 pi pi 4096 1. Apr 15:53 .red2000 drw…

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## [Control Mitsubishi Heavy Industries air condition units (WF-RAC)?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-air-condition-units-wf-rac/76766)

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**Author:** [@Programie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Programie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 12:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/control-mitsubishi-heavy-industries-air-condition-units-wf-rac/76766 "2023-04-01T12:59:44Z")

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Today, I've got a new air conditioning unit from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Each indoor unit contains a WiFi module which responds to JSON requests sent as HTTP POST to port 51443 and is usually accessed using the "Sma…

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## [Issue with multiple modbus getter nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-multiple-modbus-getter-nodes/77130)

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**Author:** [@henkkas](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/henkkas)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 12:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-with-multiple-modbus-getter-nodes/77130 "2023-04-01T12:10:15Z")

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Hello guys, I have an issue with the use of multiple Modbus-Flex-Getter nodes. I am working with raspberry pi 3b+ and use following software versions: I have expanded my project to communicate now with 3 solar inver…

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## [How to set \<select\> dropdown in oneditprepare?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-select-dropdown-in-oneditprepare/77016)

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**Author:** [@cameo69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cameo69)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-set-select-dropdown-in-oneditprepare/77016 "2023-04-01T11:37:03Z")

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I have something like this in the definition of the edit screen and the commented option (value="emit") was there in a previous version but is gone now. I would like to "migrate" the existing value "emit" to "drop" and …

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## [Double zoom in 'ui\_button' zoom (and not the other!)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/double-zoom-in-ui-button-zoom-and-not-the-other/77132)

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**Author:** [@pacitoali](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pacitoali)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/double-zoom-in-ui-button-zoom-and-not-the-other/77132 "2023-04-01T11:05:37Z")

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I have double click zoom disabled on my iphone. And it works consistently on my dashboard EXCEPT for ui\_buttons. Unfortunately for some buttons (like +volume) I have to press several times in a row and I always end up ha…

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## [I like to know how to display live feed from usb webcamera on dashboard of node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-like-to-know-how-to-display-live-feed-from-usb-webcamera-on-dashboard-of-node-red/77058)

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**Author:** [@Azurek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Azurek)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 06:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/i-like-to-know-how-to-display-live-feed-from-usb-webcamera-on-dashboard-of-node-red/77058 "2023-04-01T06:43:39Z")

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I planning to add a colour detection coding on the function node of the flow but I am not sure what node to use for displaying live feed from usb webcamera on dashboard as I just started learning and not much source i ca…

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## [Time seems off when writing to InfluxDB](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-seems-off-when-writing-to-influxdb/76072)

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**Author:** [@NewToNodeRed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/NewToNodeRed)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 04:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-seems-off-when-writing-to-influxdb/76072 "2023-04-01T04:53:40Z")

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I have code in Node Red writing the high and low temp for the each day at 11:59pm CST. Node Red triggers at 2023-03-02 23:59pm CST. When I query influx it shows the time as 1677823140034645235, or 2023-03-03T05:59:00.0…

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## [Time confused? System is UTC, form entered time is local? But form returns wrong UTC encoding? Appears to be 1 hour off, like it is ignoring DST?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-confused-system-is-utc-form-entered-time-is-local-but-form-returns-wrong-utc-encoding-appears-to-be-1-hour-off-like-it-is-ignoring-dst/76849)

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**Author:** [@Nodi.Rubrum](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nodi.Rubrum)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 04:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/time-confused-system-is-utc-form-entered-time-is-local-but-form-returns-wrong-utc-encoding-appears-to-be-1-hour-off-like-it-is-ignoring-dst/76849 "2023-04-01T04:22:34Z")

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OK system is UTC as it should be, but when I enter say 9pm (local) on a NR form, UTC should 4am (where I am) but is shown as 5am, which means DST is ignored? Form result for 9pm entered... 1970-01-02T05:00:00.000Z clea…

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## [How to add solid colour to text box in Node Red dashboard?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-solid-colour-to-text-box-in-node-red-dashboard/77106)

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**Author:** [@jagades](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jagades)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 April 2023 01:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-add-solid-colour-to-text-box-in-node-red-dashboard/77106 "2023-04-01T01:08:20Z")

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Hi there. I want to add a solid colour to all of my text boxes in this dashboard. I have tried adding the colour command in the template but it's not giving any results. Looking forward for assistance. Here's my temp…

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## [Using a Secure Deployment Strategy with Docker Secrets and Environment Variables for Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-secure-deployment-strategy-with-docker-secrets-and-environment-variables-for-node-red/77122)

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**Author:** [@Shan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Shan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 19:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-a-secure-deployment-strategy-with-docker-secrets-and-environment-variables-for-node-red/77122 "2023-03-31T19:35:12Z")

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Hi all, I have a proof of concept on how to make Node-RED deployments with Docker and Docker Compose more secure thanks to the new updated Docker Compose v2 specifications. Here is the repository that will help the com…

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## [Provide opts.user for library plugin](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/provide-opts-user-for-library-plugin/77121)

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**Author:** [@heunghingwan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/heunghingwan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/provide-opts-user-for-library-plugin/77121 "2023-03-31T19:13:38Z")

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User object exists in the api but is not passed to library function If passed to library function, it is possible to build user personal libraries when using oauth

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## [Node-red-contrib-modbus get and sequencer node status="stopped"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-modbus-get-and-sequencer-node-status-stopped/77038)

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**Author:** [@ssnowa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ssnowa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-modbus-get-and-sequencer-node-status-stopped/77038 "2023-03-31T17:42:15Z")

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I have a system running; redeployed some node changes and a sequencer and the initial getter node in the flow reached state "stopped". Now injecting a message results in an error complaining that the node is in state sto…

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## [How to control a "switch" button by an input to it...?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-a-switch-button-by-an-input-to-it/77119)

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**Author:** [@alfschuster](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alfschuster)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 17:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-control-a-switch-button-by-an-input-to-it/77119 "2023-03-31T17:42:05Z")

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High, I have a switch button which controls a pump by sending an ON String or an OFF string. That works fine if I switch the button from ON to OFF by means of the Node-red panel. Now I want to control this switch butto…

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## [ExtensionObjectArray OPC UA](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extensionobjectarray-opc-ua/77120)

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**Author:** [@Kamal8393](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Kamal8393)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 16:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/extensionobjectarray-opc-ua/77120 "2023-03-31T16:56:48Z")

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Hello, I have created a struct on my OPC UA server. I am able to read the struct on NodeRed. similar to reading I would like to write as well, however I am not sure, how to make the extension object array, or how to do…

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## [Properties in a custom validator](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/properties-in-a-custom-validator/77095)

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**Author:** [@drmibell](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/drmibell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 16:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/properties-in-a-custom-validator/77095 "2023-03-31T16:49:11Z")

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I have a requirement similar to one that @BartButenaers described some time ago. I would like to use the same custom validator for the defaults of several similar properties, but be able to pass the validator a different…

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## [Place group nodes next to each other on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/place-group-nodes-next-to-each-other-on-dashboard/77094)

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**Author:** [@jenssen](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jenssen)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 16:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/place-group-nodes-next-to-each-other-on-dashboard/77094 "2023-03-31T16:46:33Z")

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Hello, Is it somehow possible to place group nodes next to each other on the dashboard? When editing the layout, you can easily size the group nodes so that two group nodes can fit on the dashboard next to each other, b…

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## [Scrapping a dynamic (AJAX) page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrapping-a-dynamic-ajax-page/77113)

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**Author:** [@DamianosS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DamianosS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 15:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scrapping-a-dynamic-ajax-page/77113 "2023-03-31T15:46:24Z")

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Dear community, I've read every post that contains "scrap" but couldn't find an answer to my problem (most likely because of my ignorance). Here is what I'd like to do: The (Greek) webpage ΔΕΔΔΗΕ Α.Ε. - Προγραμματισμέν…

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## [Export a sub-set of flows/tabs](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-a-sub-set-of-flows-tabs/77116)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 14:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/export-a-sub-set-of-flows-tabs/77116 "2023-03-31T14:16:04Z")

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Not really a question. Just realized you can export a sub-set of tabs/flows by clicking them, holding down shift or ctrl key and then go to export. So cool! Happy weekend everyone!

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## [Sense-Hat with Raspberry PI has no connection](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sense-hat-with-raspberry-pi-has-no-connection/77110)

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**Author:** [@webtour](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/webtour)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sense-hat-with-raspberry-pi-has-no-connection/77110 "2023-03-31T13:27:24Z")

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Hi, I will use the node-red-node-pi-sense-hat (0.1.4) on a Raspberry Pi 3 with Busters, Node-RED v3.0.2 and Node.js v14.21.3. python -V python 2.7.16 python3 -V python 3.7.3 But I get the error "no connection". …

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## [Installing Node-RED on TrueNAS 13.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-on-truenas-13-0/77093)

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**Author:** [@EliasZoockt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/EliasZoockt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/installing-node-red-on-truenas-13-0/77093 "2023-03-31T13:16:02Z")

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Heyy, I used to use node red on truenas 12.3. now I am forced to use truenas 13.0 and found that Node RED is not available. Since I have no other way to host node red, I wanted to find out whether I can still install it…

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## [UIbuilder installation failed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-installation-failed/77072)

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**Author:** [@gNeandr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gNeandr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-installation-failed/77072 "2023-03-31T10:46:29Z")

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Installing UIBuilder failed with from within nodered with Palette installation as well with "Manual installs and other versions" as posted on Github page. The manual install stops with: y:~/.node-red $ sudo npm instal…

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## [Getting error ampq when installation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-ampq-when-installation/77085)

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**Author:** [@jameer.basha](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jameer.basha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-error-ampq-when-installation/77085 "2023-03-31T10:40:34Z")

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Hi, I am trying to install amqp node for nodered. I am using this command in my windows command prompt: npm install -g node-red-contrib-amqp I am getting this error: 2023-03-30T15:46:35.179Z Install : node-red-contri…

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## [Redirect from AzureAD not working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redirect-from-azuread-not-working/77108)

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**Author:** [@pbahr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pbahr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/redirect-from-azuread-not-working/77108 "2023-03-31T10:23:42Z")

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Hey there, im using the tutorial for azure-ad from here: This is my config: adminAuth: { type: "strategy", strategy: { name: "azuread-openidconnect", label: "Sign in with Azure", icon: "fa…

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## [Remote Access to Windows PC embedded in NR Dashboard- possible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-access-to-windows-pc-embedded-in-nr-dashboard-possible/77105)

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**Author:** [@nico25](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nico25)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 09:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-access-to-windows-pc-embedded-in-nr-dashboard-possible/77105 "2023-03-31T09:02:32Z")

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Hi all, I am wondering, if it was possible to display a remote session to a windows pc, embedded in the nr-dashboard. Maybe someone has done something similar already?

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## [How to get state of Govee H619C light strip using LAN API](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-state-of-govee-h619c-light-strip-using-lan-api/77083)

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**Author:** [@Aaroneisele55](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Aaroneisele55)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2023 02:35 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-state-of-govee-h619c-light-strip-using-lan-api/77083 "2023-03-31T02:35:57Z")

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Hello, I currently try to control my H619C RGBIC Strip Light from Govee with nodered using their LAN API. How can I get the device's state? Govee has some docs on this, but I can't figure out how to listen to the stat…

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## [Exec Node with Variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-with-variables/77089)

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**Author:** [@lorccan](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lorccan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 22:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/exec-node-with-variables/77089 "2023-03-30T22:26:18Z")

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I'm able to execute this: /usr/bin/avahi-browse -t \_hap.\_tcp | grep "03V8" | wc -l at the command line and I can also feed it to an Exec node \[with Append msg.payload checked\] to get the same output. The value being gr…

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## [Creating node with "node\_api.h"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-node-with-node-api-h/77091)

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**Author:** [@laetzsch](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/laetzsch)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 20:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/creating-node-with-node-api-h/77091 "2023-03-30T20:28:28Z")

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Hello, this is my first post but I got many help and inspiration by reading this forum before. So I am hopefull to get the right hint here for my problem. I am writing a custom node that receives messages whose payload…

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## [Use ETH0 and WLAN on a Raspi at the same time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-eth0-and-wlan-on-a-raspi-at-the-same-time/77076)

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**Author:** [@Manuel\_o](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Manuel_o)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 19:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-eth0-and-wlan-on-a-raspi-at-the-same-time/77076 "2023-03-30T19:33:49Z")

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Hello. Used LINUX on my Raspi: RASBIAN LINUX 11 I am now merging my project to my Raspi. My project is to control my pump via a webbrowser.The pump i controled via NODE-RED and MODBUS. PUMP \<----\> MODBUS (NODE RED) \<-…

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## [Problems Installing NodeRED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-installing-nodered/77046)

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**Author:** [@Ken-ve3hls](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Ken-ve3hls)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-installing-nodered/77046 "2023-03-30T16:25:20Z")

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Just trying to install Node red for the first time. The last time I did any programming was a BASIC course in 1986. I did OK but remember nothing 37 years later. Previous to that, I blown out of a Fortran course in 19…

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## [Merger Node (Order of Objects)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merger-node-order-of-objects/77078)

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**Author:** [@damica51](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/damica51)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [30 March 2023 16:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/merger-node-order-of-objects/77078 "2023-03-30T16:39:15Z")

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I'm using a merger node to merge several msg.payloads, BUT here is my problem. It will merge all of the msg.payloads but I really need them to be in the order they are read. How should I handle this?

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