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Rob Marcer
Head of Professional Services
Rob is the Head of Professional Services at FlowFuse, he helps FlowFuse customers plan, build, and deploy large scale Internet of Things projects. He has worked with customers in various industries including automotive, life sciences, logistics, utilities, and smart buildings.
Articles by Rob Marcer
Run FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on MacOS using Docker
Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on macOS using Docker and Colima for reliable automatic startup.
FlowFuse 2.4: making it easier to work with Snapshots, Blueprints & Devices
FlowFuse 2.4 introduces better ways to work with Snapshots and Blueprints, and manage the Node-RED version running on Devices.
Storing Data: Getting Started with Node-RED
Learn how to store data outside of msg.payload in Node-RED for later use, a foundational skill for building stateful flows.
Run Node-RED as a service on Windows
Learn how to configure the FlowFuse Device Agent as a Windows service using the nssm utility for uninterrupted operation.
How to add images to Node-RED dashboards when using FlowFuse (2026)
Learn to enhance Node-RED dashboards with images using FlowFuse. Pull images from URLs, store locally, and serve them in your dashboards.
Node-RED Tips - Dashboard Edition
Learn three practical tips for improving your Node-RED Dashboard workflow: responsive layouts, chart series, and slider values.
Persisting chart data in Node-RED Dashboard 1
Chart data in Node-RED can be stored directly in your flows, but it's smart to also persist it elsewhere. Learn easy ways to do so.
Community News May 2023
A roundup of May 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
Running the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on a Raspberry Pi
Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on your Raspberry Pi, ensuring uninterrupted operation after restarts.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.
Securing Node-RED (2026)
Explore essential steps for securing Node-RED projects, from LAN access control to encrypted traffic, ensuring robust protection for your projects.Node-RED Tips - Importing, Exporting, and Grouping Flows
Learn how to save time in Node-RED with three techniques: importing/exporting flows, using example flows, and grouping nodes.
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 practical tips covering the Smooth, Catch, and Math nodes today.
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 practical tips covering the Exec, Filter, and Debug nodes today.
Some questions we didn't get to in our first webinar
There were some great questions from our first webinar that we didn't get time to answer, we wanted to share those questions and our answers here.Node-RED Tips - Deploying, Debugging, and Delaying
Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering Deploying, Debugging, and Delaying.Node-RED Tips - Wiring Shortcuts
Learn three valuable Node-RED tips: search nodes efficiently, split code with link nodes, and wire multiple I/O at once.Community News February 2023
A roundup of February 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
Getting Started with Node-RED
In this article we are going to explain the first things you need to know to get started with Node-RED.
FlowFuse 1.3 is now available, share your flows through our new team libraries and much more
FlowFuse 1.3 is now available. Share your flows through the brand new team libraries, plus much more in this latest release.Community News December 2022
A roundup of December 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.FlowFuse 1.2 is now available with single sign on and persistent context storage
FlowFuse 1.2 is now available with single sign-on and persistent context storage, marking the final release for 2022 overall.Why you need FlowFuse when you already have Node-RED?
Discover how FlowFuse enhances Node-RED with easy developer collaboration, flow deployment, and scalable infrastructure.Configure FlowFuse in Docker to secure all traffic
Discover how to secure all web traffic for your FlowFuse server using Let's Encrypt and Acme Companion with Docker easily.Create HTTP triggers with authentication
Learn how to create HTTP triggers with authentication in Node-RED using FlowFuse, securely triggering flows from anywhere.Format your Node-RED flows for better team collaboration
Learn best practices for formatting Node-RED flows to enhance team collaboration, from group names to switch explanations.Community News November 2022
A roundup of November 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.FlowFuse 1.1 released with persistent file storage
A new set of features to improve FlowFuse as the best solution for running Node-RED in production in a secure, scalable, and team-based environment.Community News October 2022
A roundup of October 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.FlowFuse 1.0 released
FlowFuse is now 1.0! A major milestone release marking the platform's readiness for production Node-RED deployments at scale.Install FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud
Learn to deploy FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud Platform. Achieve a production-ready environment with email alerts, HTTPS access, and MQTT server deployment.Community News September 2022
A roundup of September 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.FlowFuse 0.10 released
FlowFuse 0.10 introduces secure Node-RED HTTP endpoints, read-only users, and static outbound IPs for the platform overall. Learn about released with FlowFuse.Static Outbound IP Addresses
Static IP addresses are now available for your FlowFuse Cloud projects' outbound connections, simplifying firewall rules.Community News August 2022
A roundup of August 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.