Build a Touch GUI on Raspberry Pi with Node-RED–Step by Step Tutorial

Are you looking to create a touch GUI for your Raspberry Pi project? Look no further, because in this tutorial, we will show you step by step how to build a touch GUI using Node-RED on your Raspberry Pi!

Step 1: Setting up Node-RED on Raspberry Pi

First, you need to install Node-RED on your Raspberry Pi. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodered

After Node-RED is installed, you can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:1880.

Step 2: Adding Dashboard Nodes to Node-RED

Next, you will need to add dashboard nodes to Node-RED to create your touch GUI. You can do this by clicking on the three horizontal bars in the top right corner of the Node-RED interface, selecting “Manage palette,” and then searching for and installing the dashboard nodes.

Step 3: Building Your Touch GUI

Now that you have the dashboard nodes installed, you can start building your touch GUI. You can drag and drop nodes from the palette on the left side of the Node-RED interface to create your interface. You can customize the appearance and functionality of your GUI using the dashboard nodes.

Step 4: Deploying Your Touch GUI

Once you have finished building your touch GUI, you can deploy it by clicking the deploy button in the top right corner of the Node-RED interface. Your touch GUI will now be accessible on your Raspberry Pi’s local IP address, followed by port 1880 (e.g. http://192.168.1.10:1880).

That’s it! You have successfully built a touch GUI on your Raspberry Pi using Node-RED. We hope this tutorial was helpful for you. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at GeChic.

Happy tinkering!