Thank you very much for that detailed manual! Can you tell me what and where I have to paste for the youtube sub plugin? I installed you one and then I am not sure what and where to paste, channel ID and API I think? Thanks and kind regards from Germany
I’ve tried to detail it as much as I could in this step by step guide github.com/cdemetriadis/lovely-pixelclock-n8n/blob/main/docs/youtube_subscribers.md
I did it for TH-cam and it was much easier than using a flow for Node Red in Home Assistant. For some reason it did not work and your solution worked like a charm just like that.
Thank you for the video. Is there a way to run the Ulanzi alone? The updates of the followers are currently only carried out when N8N is running on the computer in the background. Is there an alternative so that you can run the clock independently without the computer having to be switched on 24/7?
This is amazing, was able to connect my social media platforms from your detailed instructions. One question, how would I add TikTok? Any plans on creating that connection? Thank you regardless for making.
It wouldn’t be too hard I guess, I just don’t use Tik Tok… it also depends on the source of the data. Each platform offers their data in different ways… sometimes not at all.
great video man... thanks for that, I've watched a dozen times :) I don't know if just happening to me, but everytime I turn it off, I have to open n8n console and run the workflow again... it that right?
Thanks for letting me know. I will fix the links ASAP. For now, everything is located at the following link github.com/Lovely-Sim-Racing/lovely-pixelclock-n8n
Thanks so much for this video! Finally got me to a useable point of this clock! You would not have happened to try Twitch integrations?? I've tried, but I'm not getting anywhere.. Your little document descriptions were the bomb on helping me set up!
Thank you. This was much easier and manageable than the HomeAssistant version. My only question... my device continues to show the time, temperature, humidity, and battery power. Any knowledge as to how to cease some or all of these from the rotation? Edit: Nevermind... hold down the middle button and then switch to "APPS" and you can make your choices.
Ah, glad to see you find it. Actually, the Ulanzi with this firmware has many awesome features you never need. Have you seen these? blueforcer.github.io/awtrix-light/#/dev
Thanks for the explanation. Unfortunately the firmware link now only offer AWTRIX 3 and no AWTRIX LIGHT. The installation always fails for me...does this all still work in 2024?
I purchased your Ulanzi desktop clock TC001 and was able to set it up successfully.I have the youtube fans enabled with my UID and API key setup. I have 1888 subscribers now but the youtube fans is displaying 1880. Any update why its not updating?
@@LovelySimRacing I will leave it until tonight to see if update will happen... meanwhile I managed to set my YT sub counter. PS. by default in this FW I also have weather (temp) displayed, how to edit weather info location update? Tnx!
Got it to work but after tinkering with the format of the number (remove the "K") and after what must have been less than 5 tries, the whole thing stopped working with no numbers returning on the fetch data node. Is it possible I got banned from API calls that fast - will this restore at some point?
I assume this was for Instagram? Some services have a very low threshold for requests. So if you pinged their servers many times they will stop delivering data until a set time passes. Could even be 12-24 hours.
@@LovelySimRacing Thanks, started to work again after 24 hours but I figured out a better way via Google sheets that I can call date from as often as I want. ( At least it seems that way so far.)
I have only one question. After I will disconnect the n8n and close the command line Ulanzi will pick up number of subscribers every hour through WI-Fi using TH-cam ID channel ID and API key?
No, the n8n is the server, so you will need to leave it running. I’m sure you could also have some raspberry pi running it 24/7, but haven’t gone that route. I have my Mac that never shuts down…
@@LovelySimRacing I see. Then will have to install nodejs and n8n on the machine with Home Assistant and keep it running in the background. Or eventually run this on on of my Raspberry Pi. I will try to find out is it possible to run n8n as a Kubernetes pod, because I have k3s cluster running on Raspberries.
Weather already exists, as far as I know. As for Facebook, it would require some work similar to Instagram, as they are both using FB’s API. I can’t promise a FB workflow, but if I get a chance I will look into it.
I just followed my steps, and besides not getting that screen, it worked fine. Obviously Twitch changed something in their process, but my Clock reported my Twitch followers...
Happy you enjoyed it! It was rather hard putting it together, but the end result - I hope - will benefit everyone who wanted to get this device, but was maybe a bit too intimidated.
watched the entire video 3 times and repeated the steps. while testing the workflow it shows succeeded, but it doesnt show instagram followers. only logo. do i need to enable instagram api?? or maybe something changed since then?
Yes, that is of course possible. The Ulanzi already has a few apps installed, but they are very basic - and not all of them work globally (eg. Weather)
@@LovelySimRacing Also if i try to follow your instructions, when typing npx n8n i get this errors npm ERR! code ENOENT npm ERR! syscall lstat npm ERR! path C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Roaming pm npm ERR! errno -4058 npm ERR! enoent ENOENT: no such file or directory, lstat 'C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Roaming pm' npm ERR! enoent This is related to npm not being able to find a file. npm ERR! enoent npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in: C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Local pm-cache\_logs\2024-03-20T11_28_21_968Z-debug-0.log
That seems to be an issue with your node install. I don't know how to help you there. You could possibly just google the issue or try the Node forums for help.
Ok, Manage to get this to work, you get my thumbs up for this. I have few questions if you can answer them, it will be great ! How can I force the app to be there everytime I swithc on my clock ? (it disappear and I need to execute the workflow in n8n for it tobe back again) ? Do I need to launch the command npx n8n everyday if I switch off my computer ?
je ne peux pas installer sa fait 10x que je le fait j'ai toujours ce message Failed to initialize. Try resetting your device or holding the BOOT button while clicking INSTALL.
@@LovelySimRacing That's a pity. I'd like to use it with Loxone, but I don't have any MQTT server. LaMetric allows to receive HTTP requests which can be sent directly from Loxone Miniserver which is super easy.
I do have a Twitch follower workflow, but as I don’t use Twitch, I cannot confirm it’s still valid. You can try it out and let me know if it’s ok. github.com/Lovely-Sim-Racing/lovely-pixelclock-n8n/blob/main/docs/twitch_followers.md
I have the n8n premium and I'm trying to do this video process, but it returns an error connecting to the server... does this method only work with the local n8n?
Nope, it works fine for me. Make sure you're not requesting the number often... there's a limit on how many requests you make, and if exceeded you may get a temp lock.
If your device does not connect to WiFi, it will most likely go into AP MODE. You will need to follow the same process as you did initially. Connect to your Ulanzi’s wifi and follow the instructions…
@@LovelySimRacing i´ve watched your video on Apple TV with Homepods as my main speakers. Its pretty hard to follow your instructions coz of the music. But anyway, good content
Good afternoon I have a problem with Instagram and TikTok. Instagram just shows a black window, and TikTok shows N/A. Please tell me what to do? I really need to set notifications from TikTok, Instagram and Telegram
From personal experience, Instagram is fiddly. One thing I can suggest is leave a long period between lookups. Instagram has a very low threshold. I think I have it set every 5 hours …
@@LovelySimRacing And will this solve the problem of the black screen for instagram? And please tell me if there are such applications for TikTok and Telegram. I will be very grateful
Thank you very much for that detailed manual! Can you tell me what and where I have to paste for the youtube sub plugin? I installed you one and then I am not sure what and where to paste, channel ID and API I think? Thanks and kind regards from Germany
I’ve tried to detail it as much as I could in this step by step guide github.com/cdemetriadis/lovely-pixelclock-n8n/blob/main/docs/youtube_subscribers.md
I did it for TH-cam and it was much easier than using a flow for Node Red in Home Assistant. For some reason it did not work and your solution worked like a charm just like that.
Thank you for the video. Is there a way to run the Ulanzi alone? The updates of the followers are currently only carried out when N8N is running on the computer in the background. Is there an alternative so that you can run the clock independently without the computer having to be switched on 24/7?
I don’t know of any way to do that. But if you find out, please let me know…
This is amazing, was able to connect my social media platforms from your detailed instructions. One question, how would I add TikTok? Any plans on creating that connection? Thank you regardless for making.
It wouldn’t be too hard I guess, I just don’t use Tik Tok… it also depends on the source of the data. Each platform offers their data in different ways… sometimes not at all.
Server on the computer. So it will be offline when the computer turned off. Should I use the server to a Raspberry to make the clock 7/24 available?
Yeah, totally doable. I have my Mac running 24/7 so I don’t mind.
great video man... thanks for that, I've watched a dozen times :) I don't know if just happening to me, but everytime I turn it off, I have to open n8n console and run the workflow again... it that right?
Yes, that correct. This is server, so it only works when it’s running.
and where do I find the workflows for youtube to add, as your video does not show this, also your links are not working for the workflows
Thanks for letting me know. I will fix the links ASAP. For now, everything is located at the following link
github.com/Lovely-Sim-Racing/lovely-pixelclock-n8n
Thanks so much for this video! Finally got me to a useable point of this clock! You would not have happened to try Twitch integrations?? I've tried, but I'm not getting anywhere.. Your little document descriptions were the bomb on helping me set up!
Twitch, I’ll look into it
Twitch added.
@@LovelySimRacing You sir, Are AWESOME!!! I sent you some Ko-Fi! Drink up!
So can I buy you another Ko-fi... If you can make BlueSky integration? I have no skills to figure it out myself :)
@@FundayPawpetShow I do not have access to BlueSky as its' currently invite only. Also, not sure how many people are on it...
Thank you. This was much easier and manageable than the HomeAssistant version. My only question... my device continues to show the time, temperature, humidity, and battery power. Any knowledge as to how to cease some or all of these from the rotation?
Edit: Nevermind... hold down the middle button and then switch to "APPS" and you can make your choices.
Ah, glad to see you find it. Actually, the Ulanzi with this firmware has many awesome features you never need. Have you seen these? blueforcer.github.io/awtrix-light/#/dev
Thanks for the explanation. Unfortunately the firmware link now only offer AWTRIX 3 and no AWTRIX LIGHT. The installation always fails for me...does this all still work in 2024?
switched to another USB port and then it worked.
As far as I know, AWTRIX Light is now AWTRIX 3. But haven’t update yet so don’t have any experience.
Hi Im a Starter and Im having some issues to connect the led matrix to the esp32, what is the data pin? Thanks
Not sure I can help with your project.
I tried to configure it when I got to the stage npx n8n. in the CMD prompt and came all errors. plz help
If it was error from n8n you may want to follow up with them.
same issue
I purchased your Ulanzi desktop clock TC001 and was able to set it up successfully.I have the youtube fans enabled with my UID and API key setup. I have 1888 subscribers now but the youtube fans is displaying 1880. Any update why its not updating?
Yeah, this is a limitation if the TH-cam API. It only displays subscribers by 10…
I am constantly getting wrong Insta followers number and I followed your steps to the last one...?
Wrong or delayed? Instagram have a strict policy on how often you can ping their server. This means that it will only update a few times a day.
@@LovelySimRacing I will leave it until tonight to see if update will happen... meanwhile I managed to set my YT sub counter.
PS. by default in this FW I also have weather (temp) displayed, how to edit weather info location update? Tnx!
Weather is handled by the clock, so you’d need to use the web admin or download the AWTRIX app.
Got it to work but after tinkering with the format of the number (remove the "K") and after what must have been less than 5 tries, the whole thing stopped working with no numbers returning on the fetch data node. Is it possible I got banned from API calls that fast - will this restore at some point?
I assume this was for Instagram? Some services have a very low threshold for requests. So if you pinged their servers many times they will stop delivering data until a set time passes. Could even be 12-24 hours.
@@LovelySimRacing Thanks, started to work again after 24 hours but I figured out a better way via Google sheets that I can call date from as often as I want. ( At least it seems that way so far.)
I have only one question. After I will disconnect the n8n and close the command line Ulanzi will pick up number of subscribers every hour through WI-Fi using TH-cam ID channel ID and API key?
No, the n8n is the server, so you will need to leave it running. I’m sure you could also have some raspberry pi running it 24/7, but haven’t gone that route. I have my Mac that never shuts down…
@@LovelySimRacing I see. Then will have to install nodejs and n8n on the machine with Home Assistant and keep it running in the background. Or eventually run this on on of my Raspberry Pi. I will try to find out is it possible to run n8n as a Kubernetes pod, because I have k3s cluster running on Raspberries.
will you maybe make facebook counter and weather workflow?
Weather already exists, as far as I know. As for Facebook, it would require some work similar to Instagram, as they are both using FB’s API. I can’t promise a FB workflow, but if I get a chance I will look into it.
twitch isnt working, i dont get the oauth page and connect button in the credentials tab :(
I just followed my steps, and besides not getting that screen, it worked fine. Obviously Twitch changed something in their process, but my Clock reported my Twitch followers...
@@LovelySimRacing i worked it out, thank you 👌
Great tutorial, thanks !
Is there any way to get it working on TikTok followers too ?
I found this flows.blueforcer.de/flow/62vGR53ZOlkJ
Another device heading my way thanks to you. Awesome video
Happy you enjoyed it! It was rather hard putting it together, but the end result - I hope - will benefit everyone who wanted to get this device, but was maybe a bit too intimidated.
please help youtube probelm is: The resource you are requesting could not be found 404 - ""
Probably a wrong url or IP you’re using. Make sure you’re following the instructions…
watched the entire video 3 times and repeated the steps. while testing the workflow it shows succeeded, but it doesnt show instagram followers. only logo. do i need to enable instagram api?? or maybe something changed since then?
No, it’s just a bit “iffy” sometimes. Do not request it very often, my script does it every 4 hours.
Cant i use it as a clock without running a server?
Yes, that is of course possible. The Ulanzi already has a few apps installed, but they are very basic - and not all of them work globally (eg. Weather)
what can i do to flash back the Stock firmware?
You can find the original firmware here www.ulanzi.com/products/ulanzi-pixel-smart-clock-2882
@@LovelySimRacing I have seen this but, this page dont have nothing related to how to flash the original firmware. Only the firmware file
@@LovelySimRacing Also if i try to follow your instructions, when typing npx n8n i get this errors
npm ERR! code ENOENT
npm ERR! syscall lstat
npm ERR! path C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Roaming
pm
npm ERR! errno -4058
npm ERR! enoent ENOENT: no such file or directory, lstat 'C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Roaming
pm'
npm ERR! enoent This is related to npm not being able to find a file.
npm ERR! enoent
npm ERR! A complete log of this run can be found in: C:\Users\LUDO\AppData\Local
pm-cache\_logs\2024-03-20T11_28_21_968Z-debug-0.log
That seems to be an issue with your node install. I don't know how to help you there. You could possibly just google the issue or try the Node forums for help.
Ok, Manage to get this to work, you get my thumbs up for this. I have few questions if you can answer them, it will be great !
How can I force the app to be there everytime I swithc on my clock ? (it disappear and I need to execute the workflow in n8n for it tobe back again) ?
Do I need to launch the command npx n8n everyday if I switch off my computer ?
n8n is a server, which means it needs to be running to get live data. If you close it, the clock will not update.
je ne peux pas installer sa fait 10x que je le fait j'ai toujours ce message Failed to initialize. Try resetting your device or holding the BOOT button while clicking INSTALL.
Try to get help in the AWTRIX discord. I can only help with things that I’ve created.
Hi. Is it possible to use Awtrix Light without MQTT and just send simple HTTP requests to add custom apps? Thanks.
You will need some kind of server. In my video, I use n8n…
@@LovelySimRacing That's a pity. I'd like to use it with Loxone, but I don't have any MQTT server. LaMetric allows to receive HTTP requests which can be sent directly from Loxone Miniserver which is super easy.
@@petrnohejl well, I think you could. Did you take a look at my video? I just happen to use n8n, but you may be able to use other paths as well…
It's possible for followers twitch ?
I do have a Twitch follower workflow, but as I don’t use Twitch, I cannot confirm it’s still valid. You can try it out and let me know if it’s ok.
github.com/Lovely-Sim-Racing/lovely-pixelclock-n8n/blob/main/docs/twitch_followers.md
I have the n8n premium and I'm trying to do this video process, but it returns an error connecting to the server... does this method only work with the local n8n?
Which server? I actually don’t know what the differences between the products are - if there are any.
Is it normal that my isntagram followers dont show?
Nope, it works fine for me. Make sure you're not requesting the number often... there's a limit on how many requests you make, and if exceeded you may get a temp lock.
Blueforcer flash link is down
I fixed the link in the description. Awtrix changed its name, so the previous link was defunct. You should be ok now.
Hello, very helpfull videp :)), do you know if there is something for tiktok followers or google reviews??
Not that I know of. I've not dabbled in those two at all.
The wifi network is requiring a password which I don't have
Nevermind I found it elsewhere. 12345678
Same...
I cant connect to new wifi name. What is the password?
If your device does not connect to WiFi, it will most likely go into AP MODE. You will need to follow the same process as you did initially. Connect to your Ulanzi’s wifi and follow the instructions…
The password is: 12345678
@@chrisschwaab You just saved me a massive headache!!!
@@chrisschwaab i want to make you a statue
Trying to install AWTRIX with the flasher and get an error upon hitting 'Install' every single time. Tried like 50 times.
I had that a few times. Maybe disconnect and reconnect the usb?
Try a different port.
Try using a different usb cable.
Ohh I was about to throw it away, so i connected it using apple original cable and it did well on first try... thank you so much
youtube counter work only if original firmware and no this n8n :-((
I don’t have the original firmware installed. The code and scripts I have is only for n8n…
Oh the outtakes. :-)
We have the same wifi network name! haha
Nice Tutorial, but way to loud and annoying background music
Noted.
@@LovelySimRacing i´ve watched your video on Apple TV with Homepods as my main speakers. Its pretty hard to follow your instructions coz of the music. But anyway, good content
Thank for the Good Video :)
can you Make more Videos für TH-cam und Twitch notfikations ?
Greetings :)
I actually have stopped developing for this. I still use the existing workflows, but haven’t done anything new for a while.
@@LovelySimRacing Very, very unfortunate.
The video helped me a lot more than the ones I watched before.
Thank you
Good afternoon I have a problem with Instagram and TikTok. Instagram just shows a black window, and TikTok shows N/A. Please tell me what to do? I really need to set notifications from TikTok, Instagram and Telegram
From personal experience, Instagram is fiddly. One thing I can suggest is leave a long period between lookups. Instagram has a very low threshold. I think I have it set every 5 hours …
@@LovelySimRacing And will this solve the problem of the black screen for instagram? And please tell me if there are such applications for TikTok and Telegram. I will be very grateful
The black screen is not black per se. It’s just that it does not have any data. I do not have any more integrations, only the ones listed here