How to save P1 reader data with Smartmeter2mqtt and n8n to QuestDB
Creating an n8n flow to receive parsed P1 reader data from Smartmeter2mqtt and save it to QuestDB, which can then be used as a data source for tools like Grafana or Budibase.
n8n container setup
n8n is a workflow automation platform enabling you to connect anything to everything.
Smartmeter2mqtt container with webserver and webrequest output setup
Smartmeter2mqtt is an application that parses smart meter data over the network or through a P1 cable. I use it in conjunction with a P1 reader.
QuestDB container setup
QuestDB is a high-performance, open-source time series database and a compelling alternative to InfluxDB.
InfluxDB 2.x container setup
Setting up the InfluxDB time series database container.