Using the exec node I'm able to run commands just fine, but when I try to run a script that loads chromium in kiosk mode using the matchbox window manager I get unable to open display errors. When I run the same script in an SSH session it loads fine and chromium shows up on the Pi's local video ou…

The Linux environment for local user, the user that is running Node-RED, and ssh may all be different. You will probably need to set the DISPLAY environment correctly. Google is your friend.

[image] Autostart Chromium After Node-Red Starts Share Your Projects UPDATE: Found some more neat commands for chromium. Running the script above does work, but you will, at times, be prompted with messages from chromium. Example: "Chromium is not your default browser" & …

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Running a script using the exec node to reboot chromium!!

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seth350 1 December 2018 02:30 3

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Running a script using the exec node to reboot chromium!!

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