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Creating a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED

Every new dashboard is met with the fast-following request, “can we save this data and somehow look back on it?” Yes, you can, and let’s use InfluxDB to make it happen!
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How to Deploy a Basic OPC-UA Server in Node-RED - Part 1
Introduction to OPC-UA and how to deploy a Node-RED server flow. -

Bringing High Availability to Node-RED
Explore how FlowFuse tackles HA challenges, statefulness, and work routing, revolutionizing Node-RED's reliability. -

Node-RED Tips - Dashboard Edition
Learn three practical tips for improving your Node-RED Dashboard workflow, such as creating responsive layouts, adding multiple data series to charts, and persisting slider values. -

Node-RED Community Survey Results
The Node-RED community recently published the results of their 2023 Community Survey. A number of interesting trends were identified from the survey results. -

Persisting chart data in Node-RED Dashboard 1
Chart data in Node-RED can be stored directly in your flows but it's a good idea to also store data eleswhere. In this article we are looking at some easy ways to persist your historic chart data in Dashboard 1 -

Best Practices Integrating a Modbus Device With Node-RED
Modbus is a widely adopted protocol for accessing data from existing legacy manufacturing equipment. Node-RED makes it very easy to connect to Modbus enabled equipment. However, there are some best practices we have developed to maintain system integrity when integrating Modbus devices with Node-RED -

Chat GPT in Node-RED Function Nodes
Discover how ChatGPT integrates with Node-RED function nodes, enabling automated code generation. Explore the prompt engineering process and additional features. -

Node-RED Tips - Subflows, Link Nodes, and the Range Node
Learn how to streamline your Node-RED projects with these essential tips: Subflows, Link Nodes, and Range Node for efficient workflow organization. -

FlowFuse's visit to Hannover Messe 2023
FlowFuse's experience at Hannover Messe, discussing their interactions with Node-RED users and vendors. -

Node-RED Community Health
A summary of the Node-RED community metrics that demostrates a large and engaging community. -

Securing Node-RED
Explore essential steps for securing Node-RED projects, from LAN access control to encrypted traffic, ensuring robust protection for your projects. -

IBM Cloud removes Node-RED starter application
IBM Cloud has recently announced that they will no longer be providing their Cloud App Service Starter Kits, including the Node-RED Starter Application. Don't worry though, FlowFuse has you covered. -

Node-RED Tips - Importing, Exporting, and Grouping Flows
Learn how to save time on Node-RED with three essential techniques: exporting and importing flows, accessing example flows from custom nodes, and organizing nodes using groups for improved clarity and management. -

The benefits and drawbacks of using Node-RED function nodes
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Function nodes in Node-RED projects, balancing customizability with simplicity for optimal flow design. -

Node-RED Tips - Smooth, Catch, and Math
Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips. -

Comparing Node-RED Dashboards Solutions
Explore a thorough comparison of Node-RED dashboard solutions, covering installation, UI elements, support, and future development plans. -

Node-RED Tips - Exec, Filter, and Debug
Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three tips. -

Node-RED: The Integration Platform for IIoT Edge Computing & PLCs
Discover why Node-RED is the go-to integration platform for IIoT edge computing and PLCs, embraced by leading vendors for its versatility and ease of use.