@emrhssla that log is only from the module file. Not node_helper

@emrhssla sorry, I had a name of “sample” when I did it. I guess the - is not allowed

open the developers window

ctrl-shift-i
select the console tab
and scroll up to find any errors (usually red text)

@emrhssla said in Even a simple node_help.js example does not run.:

also, you need to install the python-shell component…

need a package.json file

{
  "name": "MMM-Testpython",
  "description": "sample",
  "version": "0.0.1",
  "dependencies": {
    "python-shell": "latest"
  }
}

and then run

npm install

in the module folder

the updated node_helper.js is

var NodeHelper = require("node_helper");
var {PythonShell} = require('python-shell');

module.exports = NodeHelper.create({
  start: function() {},
  
  socketNotificationReceived: function(notification, payload) {
    console.log(this.name + " received a socket notification: " + notification + " - Payload: " + payload);
    
  },
})

and produces this message in the terminal window, when the UI component is clicked

MMM-Testpython received a socket notification: TEST - Payload: [object Object]

@emrhssla said in Even a simple node_help.js example does not run.:

Log.log(this.name + " received a socket notification: " + notification + " - Payload: " + payload);

as I posted in the other topic, the node_helper content would be displayed in the terminal window
where u started MM…

also

Log.log will not work in node helper. that is only available in the module.js

@emrhssla ok, there are two different output areas…

the developers window, which u posted is from the module.js side…
the node helper content comes out in the terminal window.

start you mirror app,
then start it with

npm start &

(note the & at the end)
now you should be able to see any messages in the terminal window from the node_helper

@mlcampbe no idea. I have had an account for a couple years. And never seen a bill. Use it for voice, maps, geolocation

well, you picked two hard ones to start with…

google thinks it is talking to a device or ‘application’ on your end. its some name for the device… ‘bobs Mirror’

cause usage and authorization is tracked by device or application… pick a name

same for Twitter…you arent using THEIR app, so what app ARE you using? make up a name

@mlcampbe it does, but I have never seen a bill…

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