Remote operating and Node Red

Santiago Mejia HI8O

I’m just starting exploring this Node Red so please bear with me on this one. I installed it on my Raspi 3 but I don’t see many Nodes available (certainly not many that I’ve seen on videos and articles) and I know one can add nodes on the Manage Palette. Now, what set of nodes you’ll recommmend for ham radio? There are more than two thousand available and don’t know where to start. Thanks and 73 Santiago

Alan

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Good morning Alan, thanks a lot. You are correct, I should have been more specific. Exactly, one of the pallets will be dashboard, as I want to be able to monitor my radio, amps, etc., turn on/off some computer fans I have according to shack temp, etc.

Probably if I do well and learn right, I also want to add more Pi and do an electricity monitor dashboard (including 2 Forza UPS I have).

I'm very ambitious but knowing I need to go baby steps first. This is something I've been following for some time and even mentioned to Michael a few days ago and now it's time as I'm reorganizing the remote station.

73, 
Santiago
HI8SMX

David Decoons, wo2x

I have the following flows - Getting information from the Flex - KPA1500 amp control and monitor - Communication to PSTRotator to turn antenna and see azimuth. Includes preset direction buttons - Control and status of DLI Web Switch Pro which has eight switchable outlets let me know if you would like any of these. 73 Dave wo2x

N5YT

Dave, I’d like to see your DLI and PSTRotator flows. Thanks, Guy N5YT

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Guy

I will send them all in a zipped file. For the DLI Web Switch, you need to log in and set a user name and password, then edit the flow for that info. I have set the user name and password to user and password for the flows I send to others. 

Use what you want and feel free to share. Post info on any new flows or improvements so we can all benefit.

73
Dave wo2x

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Thanks a lot Dave. I would love to see the Getting info from Flex and PST flows as I’m using both right now. Will like to see the webswitch too, although I use separate Gosund Websockets I guess I can change it to a webswitch and it will be more efficient. Thanks again.

K6HN

Hi Dave,
I would like to see your flow for the KPA1500 control. Or just send them all if you don't mind. 

Thanks,
Gary

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Michael would you be able to share the flow you use to check on the router and restart if down? Thanks. Santiago

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Santiago,

I am just getting my flows ready to send to you and a few other people. Give me about 15 minutes to send them.

The DLI Web Switch Pro can be configured to do a network ping to web sites. I have mine configured to ping www.msn.com and www.google.com
If it fails to ping those sites 3 times in 15 minutes the Web Switch Pro will reboot the outlets for the cable modem, router, and gigabit switch. This is programmable in the Web Switch Pro. I am including the flow for communicating to the Web Switch Pro. It is available through Amazon and provides 10 outlets - 8 of the outlets can be turned on and off remotely.

https://www.amazon.com/Web-Power-Switch-Pro-Model/dp/B0765NCB2L

73
Dave wo2x

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Excellent Dave! I would really appreciate! It will help me a lot in my processes and my learning experience. 73. Santiago

Santiago Mejia HI8O

David Decoons, wo2x

Alan

Further, two ways to open a "Dashboard".

1- Open a new browser window.  Input the IP address of the Rasberry Pi followed with.    :1880/ui

2- On your browser window showing the flows, click on icons as shown in the upper right:



Alan
WA9WUD

Santiago Mejia HI8O

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Santiago,

Very nice! I sent you an email earlier. Maybe we can coordinate with Skype, Facebook Messenger, or Facetime to talk to each other then use TeamViewer to see what is not working with the Flex Radio flow.

In the Flex Radio flow the IP address for the TCP node should be the IP address of your radio. In SmartSDR you can go to settings/Radio Setup/Networking to get the IP.

Also if a node is not showing up on the dashboard I have found sometimes it is easier to delete the node then add it back. You will then need to assign that node to a group on the dashboard.

73
Dave wo2x

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Thanks Dave. I don't know how but I got the VFO working and then it stopped working. And can't seen to find out why. I'm pretty sure there is something basic I'm missing due to inexperience. 

I'll be happy to speak with you and you are welcome to connect via TeamViewer whenever you wish. 

Will write you directly.

73,

Santiago

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Alan

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Follow up question and please pardon if I'm saying something obviously ****:

In Node Red, if I have a flow receiving from UDP 4992 can I have other(s) flow(s) receiving from that same UDP too? Or the first flow takes the info and leave nothing for the second?

I know for example that from FRStacks I have one UDP sending info to GH and another to the HF Auto. But not sure if in Node Red is the same.

Santiago

Alan

For UDP, yes, you can have multiple "listening" sites set up.  UDP "broadcasts" the data out for any application listening to use.

On the other hand, TCP negotiates a connection between the sender and the receiver.  I am not sure but believe in some cases, there can only be one connection.

Alan
WA9WUD

WX7Y

Alan

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Bret I will send my DLI flow along with some instructions later Dave wo2x

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Dave, Hi. Still having issues with the Flex Radio flow, it does not work. I’m probably doing something wrong or have a compability issue . I’ve deleted and remade the nodes and still nothing. Any other pointers? Sent you an email with contact info and TeamViewer info. Santiago

WX7Y

Thanks for the help Alan, I got the NODE-RED and MQTT installed and when I try to load in your FLOW I get this error, What am I doing wrong I wonder
Thanks for your help
Bret
WX7Y

Alan

Bret

I sent the file to your e-mail on file with QRZ.com

Alan

David Decoons, wo2x

Hi Santiago,

I did not receive the email with contact info. My email is
wo2x AT arrl DOT net

I'd be happy to connect in and take a look. We will need the radio on to have data from the radio to Node Red.

73
Dave wo2x

Santiago Mejia HI8O

Sorry I sent it to a different email. I’ve resent it. Thanks a lot.

David Decoons, wo2x