The great thing about NodeRed, in addition to the simple programming, is that there are all sorts of plugins (in the NodeRed-Universe called “nodes”) with which the functionality of NodeRed can be extended.
A list of currently – officially available nodes can be found at: https://flows.nodered.org/
If you found a node that you want to install, you can do so via the “Palette Manager” found in every NodeRed installation.
How this works is described in the following article.
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Requirements
Helpful Articles:
Of course NodeRed should already be installed so that you cango through this article.
How to prepare this and a RaspberryPi and then install NodeRed on it is described in the following articles.
RaspberryPi – Setting up for Nerdiys!
RaspberryPi – The first configuration
RaspberryPi – Controlling the RaspberryPi via SSH
NodeRed – Installing NodeRed on the RaspberryPi
Required tools:
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Required material:
In the following list you will find all the parts you need to implement this article.
Log in to the NodeRed configuration interface
Before you can edit your NodeRed configuration you must - if activated - first log in to the NodeRed configuration interface.
Install new nodes via the configuration interface
Open the configuration interface of your NodeRed installation.
Have fun with the project
I hope everything worked as described. If not or you have any other questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments. Also, ideas for new projects are always welcome. 🙂
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