# Latest

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## [Echarts Flexdash Gauges](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/echarts-flexdash-gauges/72748)

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**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2023 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/echarts-flexdash-gauges/72748 "2023-01-02T06:47:28Z")

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Just sharing an Echart gauge that I've created in Flexdash, using the flexdash custom node. \[{"id":"27e8564637493f56","type":"flexdash custom","z":"1543d308b342690a","fd\_container":"28d1859702cdf729","fd\_cols":"3","fd…

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## [Custom FD Widget not (remain) deployed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-fd-widget-not-remain-deployed/73041)

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**Author:** [@smanjunath211](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/smanjunath211)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2023 05:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/custom-fd-widget-not-remain-deployed/73041 "2023-01-02T05:15:21Z")

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I had built a custom FD widget for a date picking application. once I deploy, the widget works just fine as expected, however when AFTER deploying the flow, when i reload the editor, i find the widget(s) in a 'ready to d…

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## [Convert Modbus to IEEE 2030.5](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-modbus-to-ieee-2030-5/73043)

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**Author:** [@noob69](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/noob69)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2023 04:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/convert-modbus-to-ieee-2030-5/73043 "2023-01-02T04:37:08Z")

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Hi!, Is there any method to convert Modbus to IEEE 2030.5 without using SunSpec Modbus using Node-Red? Thanks

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## [Gauge to Angular with simple setup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-to-angular-with-simple-setup/73021)

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**Author:** [@immortalserg](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/immortalserg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 22:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/gauge-to-angular-with-simple-setup/73021 "2023-01-01T22:15:45Z")

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modified \[ { "id": "58bada2924a21caf", "type": "function", "z": "21b213583fe2216f", "name": "gauge\_data", "func": "let gzone = \[\]; let gtick2 = \[\];\\n\\nvalue = msg.payload\\n…

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## [It works but it is ugly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-works-but-it-is-ugly/73031)

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**Author:** [@balucanb](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/balucanb)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/it-works-but-it-is-ugly/73031 "2023-01-01T21:51:31Z")

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Here are the problems. My Node Red Kung-Fu is weak on my best day. This works but I think there is probably a better way. Looking for a cleaner way to do this, any and all help is greatly appreciated. TIA. What curre…

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## [Async node.send() without done(): Consequences?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/async-node-send-without-done-consequences/73034)

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**Author:** [@ralphwetzel](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ralphwetzel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/async-node-send-without-done-consequences/73034 "2023-01-01T21:48:39Z")

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@knolleary In a blog post from 2019 you're discussing the (at that time) new interface definition for this.on('input', function(msg, send, done) {}) With reference to contrib-nodes that do not implement the new interf…

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## [Help me run this python script](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-run-this-python-script/73024)

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**Author:** [@boo](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/boo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 20:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-me-run-this-python-script/73024 "2023-01-01T20:36:36Z")

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Hi can someone help me run this python script in nodeRed and print the message. import cfscrape import requests from bs4 import BeautifulSoup # Use cfscrape to bypass Cloudflare protection scraper = cfscrape.create\_scr…

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## [Daly BMS error:1](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daly-bms-error-1/72740)

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**Author:** [@hermes127](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hermes127)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 19:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/daly-bms-error-1/72740 "2023-01-01T19:21:52Z")

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I have a problem with a Node Red Exec node. If I try to execute the command "daly-bms-cli -d /dev/ttyUSB0 --all" in Node Red I got the error:1 but if I use the same command in terminal it works perfectly. Any help? Than…

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## [\[New Version\] alternate-node-red-installer - v3.0.2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-alternate-node-red-installer-v3-0-2/71795)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 16:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/new-version-alternate-node-red-installer-v3-0-2/71795 "2023-01-01T16:27:57Z")

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Hi all, For anyone who uses it, I've just published a new version of the alternate installer for Node-RED. Not a major update but a couple of corrections, especially to the example systemd script. Also some improvement…

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## [How to create cloud to connect with node-red without pay](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-cloud-to-connect-with-node-red-without-pay/72927)

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**Author:** [@jusako00](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jusako00)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 15:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-create-cloud-to-connect-with-node-red-without-pay/72927 "2023-01-01T15:33:05Z")

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i want to connect node-red with cloud but i won't to pay for cloud

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## [Need help with a function](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-a-function/73018)

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**Author:** [@bigmac5753](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bigmac5753)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/need-help-with-a-function/73018 "2023-01-01T15:14:16Z")

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I'm trying to achieve something that I think can only be done by a function node. The input will be a number which is the desired position on a scale. The output needs to be a series of either true or false messages (t…

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## [Restart node-red inside node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restart-node-red-inside-node-red/62506)

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**Author:** [@makerstorage](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/makerstorage)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/restart-node-red-inside-node-red/62506 "2023-01-01T12:57:38Z")

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Hi, I find a flow that helps me to edit settings.js in order to set a password protection. It works fine but normally I have to restart node-red (needs to read settings.js on boot). Is it possible to restart node-red …

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## [Start Stop Payload passthrogh](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-stop-payload-passthrogh/72999)

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**Author:** [@Phoenix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Phoenix)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 10:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/start-stop-payload-passthrogh/72999 "2023-01-01T10:29:12Z")

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Dear Node Red Forum Team, I am a beginner in Node Red programming, really nice, I like it. I would need your help about creating a Node for my new project and don't really find any information on the internet how to re…

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## [Display datas from influxdb in an UI-Chart](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-datas-from-influxdb-in-an-ui-chart/73006)

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**Author:** [@championc](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/championc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 01:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/display-datas-from-influxdb-in-an-ui-chart/73006 "2023-01-01T01:05:05Z")

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Hi all, Following up from a 2021 thread - Display datas from influx in an UI-Chart - I need help with getting data from an Influxdb into a Bar Chart. I am recording a daily total of Solar generated - one figure per day…

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## [Require X number of same messages before sending along](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/require-x-number-of-same-messages-before-sending-along/72969)

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**Author:** [@dth](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 21:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/require-x-number-of-same-messages-before-sending-along/72969 "2022-12-31T21:36:20Z")

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I have been unable to find an elegant and concise way of collecting multiple messages with the same value into one. I have a nagging sense that I am missing something obvious :slight\_smile: For example a node that evalu…

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## [Best practices for console.log in contrib nodes?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practices-for-console-log-in-contrib-nodes/72997)

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**Author:** [@dudest](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dudest)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 17:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/best-practices-for-console-log-in-contrib-nodes/72997 "2022-12-31T17:51:14Z")

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Hello, I'd like my custom nodes to log in the seamlessly in terminal window or in the debug window. I was wondering if there are any best practices for this or a util that's available that will handle the timestamping a…

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## [Change in getting Latest posts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-in-getting-latest-posts/72996)

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**Author:** [@cymplecy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/cymplecy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/change-in-getting-latest-posts/72996 "2022-12-31T16:44:29Z")

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I used to just click on the NR Logo to get back to a list of latest posts but I now have to click on it and then select Latest Did someone accidentally change some setting?

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## ['Dumb' MQTT Battery Radiator Valve needed](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dumb-mqtt-battery-radiator-valve-needed/72988)

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**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 16:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dumb-mqtt-battery-radiator-valve-needed/72988 "2022-12-31T16:13:54Z")

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At the moment, I am using a Shelly TRV to control the flow of water to our Living Room Radiator where we need the best comfort. During a discussion regarding the Shelly TRV, it has become apparent that the extra feature…

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## [Dashboard date picker always sends TWO dates?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-date-picker-always-sends-two-dates/72882)

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**Author:** [@pawihd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pawihd)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 15:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-date-picker-always-sends-two-dates/72882 "2022-12-31T15:55:53Z")

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Hi, i simply want to get one message with the day i picked. How could i suppress the first message with the previous date?

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## [KNX Node "On duty"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-node-on-duty/72992)

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**Author:** [@DET](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/DET)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 14:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/knx-node-on-duty/72992 "2022-12-31T14:38:33Z")

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Hello, After installing NodeRED and the "node-red-contrib-knx-ultimade" palette, I get no information from the KNX devices. The KNX device is connected and reports "On duty". I can't find any information about what it…

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## [NodeRed in Home Assistant no longer can install pallets or update, seems to be offline. npm ERR! network 'proxy' config is set properly](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-in-home-assistant-no-longer-can-install-pallets-or-update-seems-to-be-offline-npm-err-network-proxy-config-is-set-properly/72961)

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**Author:** [@koosoli](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/koosoli)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 13:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nodered-in-home-assistant-no-longer-can-install-pallets-or-update-seems-to-be-offline-npm-err-network-proxy-config-is-set-properly/72961 "2022-12-31T13:19:56Z")

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I have Node Red Plugin v14 (or 3.0.2) installed in Home Assistant (Home Assistant 2022.12.8 Supervisor 2022.12.1 Operating System 9.4 Frontend 20221213.1 - latest on a pi400). I first noticed when my telegram pallet stop…

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## [Warning on use of "Creating Nodes" Category?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warning-on-use-of-creating-nodes-category/72827)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 12:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/warning-on-use-of-creating-nodes-category/72827 "2022-12-31T12:42:02Z")

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Is there any way of having a warning if someone chooses the "Creating Nodes" category? Far too many people are using it when they should just be using "General". It is frustrating to keep getting distracted when thinkin…

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## [Problem with join Node and AHOY DTU PV data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-join-node-and-ahoy-dtu-pv-data/72989)

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**Author:** [@stefan2210](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stefan2210)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 10:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-join-node-and-ahoy-dtu-pv-data/72989 "2022-12-31T10:32:36Z")

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Hello, I am a newbee with Node-Red and just got stuck a bit. I have some data from by PV-inverter: Now I want to join them all together, so that I can store them in InfluxDB. But there come no data through t…

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## [How to debug serial out](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-debug-serial-out/72744)

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**Author:** [@magnusso](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/magnusso)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 10:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-debug-serial-out/72744 "2022-12-31T10:15:24Z")

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Is there some way to debug a non-working serial connection? The gateway (Eltako FGW14-USB) remains silent.

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## [Customized Dashboard toolbar does not update after TAB change](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customized-dashboard-toolbar-does-not-update-after-tab-change/72959)

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**Author:** [@svho](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svho)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 10:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/customized-dashboard-toolbar-does-not-update-after-tab-change/72959 "2022-12-31T10:10:07Z")

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In my project (raspberry, MQTT, SignalK(NMEA0183), node-red) to implement a navigation plotter, I would like to display the information time and GPS position in the toolbar. In addition, button NEXT / BACK should be avai…

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## [Motion Sensor Light ON If within Time Range/Schedule](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-sensor-light-on-if-within-time-range-schedule/72627)

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**Author:** [@Step\_By\_Step](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Step_By_Step)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 08:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/motion-sensor-light-on-if-within-time-range-schedule/72627 "2022-12-31T08:44:19Z")

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General Motion Sensor Light ON If within Time Range/Schedule Hello all, This is my first post here. I'm pretty new to all this stuff, and looking for help. I would really appreciate any tips to solve the following. …

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## [Modbus tutorial](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tutorial/72986)

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**Author:** [@rrabbit454](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rrabbit454)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/modbus-tutorial/72986 "2022-12-31T08:26:14Z")

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Hi. Link to step by step simple tutorial:

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## [Twilio Sandbox with Node-red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twilio-sandbox-with-node-red/72806)

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**Author:** [@joey\_ind](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joey_ind)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 07:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/twilio-sandbox-with-node-red/72806 "2022-12-31T07:15:03Z")

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Hi, Need assistance to set up twilio sandbox with node red for whatsapp messaging. I have configured sandbox to send and receive messages but stuck with the node red nodes /set up etc.

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## [Graphical abnormalities when using local Raspberry Pi such as missing wires](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graphical-abnormalities-when-using-local-raspberry-pi-such-as-missing-wires/72855)

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**Author:** [@stephenn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/stephenn)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 07:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/graphical-abnormalities-when-using-local-raspberry-pi-such-as-missing-wires/72855 "2022-12-31T07:05:33Z")

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I always use a remote machine to manage my Node Red that lives on a Raspberry Pi 4. This is what one of the flows on this tab should look like: This is what the same flow looks like if I open Node Red on the local m…

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## [Call service node configuration with events all node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-service-node-configuration-with-events-all-node/72981)

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**Author:** [@kulcsyeti](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/kulcsyeti)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2022 07:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/call-service-node-configuration-with-events-all-node/72981 "2022-12-31T07:03:13Z")

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Dear all! I am using node-red as an home assistant addon, and I use call service node for send a notification to my phone and in this notification I created buttons and it is combined with an events all node to trigger …

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