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## [Http request node after update ignores line break character "\\n"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-after-update-ignores-line-break-character-n/73270)

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**Author:** [@Sergii](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sergii)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 01:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-node-after-update-ignores-line-break-character-n/73270 "2023-01-06T01:34:38Z")

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Hello! I have been actively using Node RED for a very long time. My device is Raspberry 3 not updated for over three years. There Node RED v1.3.7. I am using Http request node to send webhook messages to messenger. Speci…

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## [Disable flow from anoter flow?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-flow-from-anoter-flow/73163)

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**Author:** [@rsilves](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rsilves)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 09:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-flow-from-anoter-flow/73163 "2023-01-06T09:21:55Z")

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Hi everyone. I programmed most of my sensor / switch / light automations in a flow. Now, for security reasons, I would like to be able to disable all these automations when I'm not home (I have an input\_boolean.home vir…

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## [FlexDash OK/Cancel Dialogue Input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-ok-cancel-dialogue-input/73236)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 08:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-ok-cancel-dialogue-input/73236 "2023-01-06T08:19:42Z")

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Searched everywhere, but could not locate how to get something equivalent to OK/Cancel Dialogue available in NR-Dashboard in FlexDash custom widget library also does not have anything similar. (or may be i dont quite …

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## [Run OpenAI in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-openai-in-node-red/73264)

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**Author:** [@yaseralie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/yaseralie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 05:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/run-openai-in-node-red/73264 "2023-01-06T05:53:05Z")

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In this video tutorial, I show how to run OpenAI in Node-RED with simple node. I use http-request node to get response from OpenAI JSON file available in video description Thank you Video:

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## [ATO VFD RS485 control from Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ato-vfd-rs485-control-from-node-red/73268)

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**Author:** [@dog55](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dog55)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2023 00:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ato-vfd-rs485-control-from-node-red/73268 "2023-01-06T00:38:17Z")

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Hello, I'm doing my first step on Modbus protocols, I'm looking for some guidedance / sample code to control the speed of a Fan connected to the VFD, I was trying to configure the node red with modbus but I din't have mu…

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## [OpenAI image generation in 5 minutes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openai-image-generation-in-5-minutes/70112)

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**Author:** [@VinistoisR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/VinistoisR)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 22:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openai-image-generation-in-5-minutes/70112 "2023-01-05T22:20:12Z")

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saw a video about OpenAI image generation and I had to try it out. Naturally node-red made this a 5 minute job. \[ { "id": "c2883a331c36842f", "type": "tab", "label": "OpenAI", "disab…

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## [Influxdb query problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-query-problem/73077)

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**Author:** [@Mrfox](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mrfox)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 22:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/influxdb-query-problem/73077 "2023-01-05T22:06:20Z")

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Is it possible to include a variable in the SELECT phrase retriving data from Influxdb? Eg: SELECT xxx\[varA\] FROM yyy If yes, what is the correct syntax?

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## [Flow works unreliably](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-works-unreliably/73260)

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**Author:** [@trexnickel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/trexnickel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 21:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flow-works-unreliably/73260 "2023-01-05T21:49:36Z")

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I am doing an operation which consists of sending an api request from a function node to a http node. The operation modifies a label on a remote resource. Due to some limitation the modification operation cannot be done …

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## [Sunny Home Manager Data Error](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sunny-home-manager-data-error/73259)

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**Author:** [@lori](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/lori)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 21:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sunny-home-manager-data-error/73259 "2023-01-05T21:25:29Z")

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I have a problem with reading the data from my smart home manager. I am running a node-red v2.2.3 inside a docker container on my raspberry pi4. I have forwarded the udp port 9522 inside the container. I have configured…

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## [Function "if" why is not work](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-if-why-is-not-work/73209)

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**Author:** [@JosefNov](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/JosefNov)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 20:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-if-why-is-not-work/73209 "2023-01-05T20:39:36Z")

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I have this flow... \[{"id":"229f5611c9af1f6e","type":"tab","label":"FVE - CELL SATUS","disabled":false,"info":"","env":\[\]},{"id":"11f0130edf74e467","type":"inject","z":"229f5611c9af1f6e","name":"cell\_min 2.9","props":\[{…

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## [Gbridge - a Google Smart Home to MQTT bridge](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gbridge-a-google-smart-home-to-mqtt-bridge/6582)

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**Author:** [@DeanC](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DeanC)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 19:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gbridge-a-google-smart-home-to-mqtt-bridge/6582 "2023-01-05T19:44:13Z")

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I haven't had a chance to look at this in any detail but it sounds good. https://about.gbridge.io/ gBridge is an application, that provides a Bridge between Google Assistant smart home devices and MQTT, an open and av…

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## [Programmatically change range in Dashboard numeric input](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-change-range-in-dashboard-numeric-input/73240)

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**Author:** [@jmtkelly](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jmtkelly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 19:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-change-range-in-dashboard-numeric-input/73240 "2023-01-05T19:03:18Z")

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I am trying to use a numeric input on the dashboard and am wanting to programatically change the range. I can see in the numeric properties where you can set the min and max. I tried to use a variable in the max field b…

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## [Theme Don't change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/theme-dont-change/73195)

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**Author:** [@allacmc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/allacmc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 18:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/theme-dont-change/73195 "2023-01-05T18:54:10Z")

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Please help me urgently. Something happened after importing an example from here on the forum. My whole theme got messed up. And I can't restore the screen to original mode. Did I remove all the existing CSS to go ba…

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## [Debug node shows object object](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-shows-object-object/2458)

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**Author:** [@ncherry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ncherry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 18:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-node-shows-object-object/2458 "2023-01-05T18:43:41Z")

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Hmm, I can't find the debug message where this occurred but htere are times when I set up the debug node to show a complete msg and the debug window shows an unexpandable object object. Has anyone one else run into this? …

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## [Telegram giving me to messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-giving-me-to-messages/73233)

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**Author:** [@tpbillund](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/tpbillund)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 18:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/telegram-giving-me-to-messages/73233 "2023-01-05T18:07:10Z")

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Hi. I have this flow, that control a folder in my mail, and if there is a mail it grab the image and send it by telegram, and then delete the message. My problem is, that I get two telegram messages, with the same imag…

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## [Is it possible to change UI tab after flow/update?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-ui-tab-after-flow-update/73171)

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**Author:** [@HerrTuulik](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/HerrTuulik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 15:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-change-ui-tab-after-flow-update/73171 "2023-01-05T15:36:24Z")

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Hello, I have a "device manager" tab in the dashboard-ui where i create instances of subflows and add them to a flow using put /flow/:id After the http request, the dashboard tab changes to one of my other tabs randoml…

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## [Get specific entities in message](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-specific-entities-in-message/73230)

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**Author:** [@richardx95](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/richardx95)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-specific-entities-in-message/73230 "2023-01-05T15:29:41Z")

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Hi all, I'm quite new to Node Red and like it already. What I want to achieve is to send a message with the following contents; If the train is delayed: yes/no The departure time of the train The departure platform …

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## [Flexdash, Dark theme, default](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-dark-theme-default/73201)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 15:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flexdash-dark-theme-default/73201 "2023-01-05T15:28:07Z")

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Continuing the discussion from :rocket: \[FlexDash\] alpha release - a dashboard for Node-RED: I am unable to get the dark theme as default with the proposed solution in this link, please guide me.

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## [Reset PID Controller?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-pid-controller/69721)

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**Author:** [@vincesnider](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vincesnider)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 14:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reset-pid-controller/69721 "2023-01-05T14:21:17Z")

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Hi there, I have an application in a flow where a vacuum pump has to maintain a certain pressure. Example: Water is in a container that can be drained downwards and is held in place by the negative pressure. A pressure s…

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## [Troubleshooting node-RED sms service not sending some messages](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/troubleshooting-node-red-sms-service-not-sending-some-messages/73192)

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**Author:** [@nickg309](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nickg309)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 13:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/troubleshooting-node-red-sms-service-not-sending-some-messages/73192 "2023-01-05T13:44:17Z")

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We are trying to get a text message to send when the intrusion alarm is triggered. Other text messages come through no problem, but the intrusion text is never sent. We have used telnet to see the information as its bei…

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## [Unnoticed 404 error when using node-red as api server](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unnoticed-404-error-when-using-node-red-as-api-server/73200)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/unnoticed-404-error-when-using-node-red-as-api-server/73200 "2023-01-05T13:43:27Z")

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Hi There! I was wondering whether there is some way to get notified of 404 errors from the Node-Red http-in node? Or better said, the webserver underlying the http-in node. Scenario: I'm using Node-Red as an API server…

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## [Using Open remote instead of node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-open-remote-instead-of-node-red/73161)

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**Author:** [@developergo.2k18](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/developergo.2k18)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 13:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-open-remote-instead-of-node-red/73161 "2023-01-05T13:43:13Z")

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Can i use open remote for realtime capturing files data (xml, csv, json etc) generated by machines? any way please suggest Is this use case is handled better on node red or open remote?

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## [Round the number with change node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/round-the-number-with-change-node/73198)

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**Author:** [@Jhankhana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jhankhana)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 12:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/round-the-number-with-change-node/73198 "2023-01-05T12:22:50Z")

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I am trying to round msg.payload\[0\] to 2 decimals in change node. I have written $formatNumber(($.payload\[0\], '0.00'), which is not working. Please help me to correct it. Edit: I tried {{msg.payload | number: 2}} also…

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## [Split value angleX Y Z](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-value-anglex-y-z/73183)

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**Author:** [@nodouser](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nodouser)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 12:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/split-value-anglex-y-z/73183 "2023-01-05T12:12:20Z")

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Hello, I did use the search function, but i need some help. I have an aqara vibration sensor, then gives svalues. svalue1: "angleX: 0, angleY: 89, angleZ: 1" What is want, each value seperate, without the text angelY…

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## [Trying to display CD artwork on dashboard](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-display-cd-artwork-on-dashboard/73165)

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**Author:** [@Mikee1234K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Mikee1234K)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 11:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-display-cd-artwork-on-dashboard/73165 "2023-01-05T11:57:17Z")

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I am trying to display artwork of a current CD or radio player on my dashboard. The artwork is stored as a .jpg file on my PC. This file name will change when playing a different station or CD. I can grab the file name o…

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## [Use the Monaco editor in the dashboard UI?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-the-monaco-editor-in-the-dashboard-ui/72991)

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**Author:** [@Stwissel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Stwissel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 11:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/use-the-monaco-editor-in-the-dashboard-ui/72991 "2023-01-05T11:37:49Z")

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I have an app that generates Json config files for another app. Currently I just curl the endpoint. What I’d like to do is to show them in the dashboard in a Monaco editor for further manual edit. Do we have a component …

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## [Is there a way to read current node config data in RED.httpAdmin.get function?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-read-current-node-config-data-in-red-httpadmin-get-function/7820)

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**Author:** [@gbove73](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gbove73)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 11:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-read-current-node-config-data-in-red-httpadmin-get-function/7820 "2023-01-05T11:34:42Z")

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Hi all, I'm trying to expose a REST endpoint inside a node. I would like to use a node config property inside of it (I don't want to fire the flow). This is the code: function MyNode(config) { RED.nodes.createNod…

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## [Generate QR code from a form](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/generate-qr-code-from-a-form/73177)

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**Author:** [@Jhontan14](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Jhontan14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 10:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/generate-qr-code-from-a-form/73177 "2023-01-05T10:36:23Z")

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Hello everyone, we need the data generated in the form "Datos\_ingreso" , to be able to encode them in a QR code. Could you help me please? \[image\] \[{"id":"bb8219b1.f98808","type":"tab","label":"Ingreso","disabled"…

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## [Docker and node-red-node-intel-gpio](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-and-node-red-node-intel-gpio/73207)

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**Author:** [@edu-sistec](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edu-sistec)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 09:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/docker-and-node-red-node-intel-gpio/73207 "2023-01-05T09:50:02Z")

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Hello, I have a problem with the node-red-node-intel-gpio palette. I have the Node-red v16 docker working on a Siemens IOT, I install the node-red-node-intel-gpio palette and try to access to see the status of an entry…

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## [Live video with usb camera](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/live-video-with-usb-camera/11459)

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**Author:** [@Bourgou](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Bourgou)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 May 2019 11:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/live-video-with-usb-camera/11459 "2019-05-25T11:53:28Z")

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Hey Everyone! Please, is it possible to run a video stream in the dashboard with a usbcamera?

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