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**Author:** [@system](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-opendaq-community/5 "2024-02-22T12:14:45Z")
We are so glad you joined us. openDAQ community A place where openDAQ users discuss the future of data acquisition. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your p… --- ## [2025 openDAQ Roadmap](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/2025-opendaq-roadmap/63)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/2025-opendaq-roadmap/63 "2025-06-30T12:42:42Z")
:pushpin: Property Value Validation Enforce validation on write operations. Automatically revert values if validation fails. :pushpin: Discovery Improvements Allow device info fields to change at runtime. Keep discov… --- ## [Streaming from client to server](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/streaming-from-client-to-server/54)
**Author:** [@welling](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/welling)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/streaming-from-client-to-server/54 "2025-04-16T10:44:44Z")
I just have learned that starting from version 3.10.0, a new feature has been added: allowing data streams to be sent from the client side to the server side. We have a scenario where audio data (such as audio files)… --- ## [How to combine device and server into one device](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/how-to-combine-device-and-server-into-one-device/41)
**Author:** [@welling](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/welling)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/how-to-combine-device-and-server-into-one-device/41 "2025-03-06T10:37:25Z")
I have implemented a custom device module, so which resources or examples should I look at to enable computers on the same local network (running the openDAQ client\_discovery program) to discover and connect to this devi… --- ## [Some problems encountered while using the simulator](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/some-problems-encountered-while-using-the-simulator/33)
**Author:** [@welling](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/welling)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/some-problems-encountered-while-using-the-simulator/33 "2025-02-04T12:39:02Z")
Since the virtual box is difficult to use， I moved the simulator to a Ubuntu 24.04 system, and it runs ok， and the ‘client\_discovery’ example can find the simulator and make a connection to it. Then I downloaded the ope… --- ## [Logging in openDAQ](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/logging-in-opendaq/53)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/logging-in-opendaq/53 "2025-01-29T07:05:10Z")
I invite you to discuss what you are currently lacking, or are confused by when it comes to logging in openDAQ. In the near future we will revisit how logging is done in openDAQ based on the lessons learned from the shar… --- ## [Python bindings for Mac](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/python-bindings-for-mac/49)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 10:04am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/python-bindings-for-mac/49 "2024-12-17T10:04:18Z")
Introduction openDAQ shall offer Python bindings on MacOS Who shall implement the Feature openDAQ Contribution Status Feature Planned on Roadmap Feature Request is discussed in Working Group Feature declined… --- ## [Changeable IP address of a device](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/changeable-ip-address-of-a-device/48)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/changeable-ip-address-of-a-device/48 "2024-12-17T10:01:53Z")
Introduction The SDK shall provide a standard way to manipulate IP Addresses. Both option should be possible - when the device is connected or not connected. Assumptions Right now, it is only possible - if a device ve… --- ## [Discovery Improvements](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/discovery-improvements/47)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/discovery-improvements/47 "2024-12-17T09:57:17Z")
Introduction From the feedback discovery is still not straight forward and aligned working. Also systems can not be build up easily. This needs to be simplified. Requirements A common representation of a connection st… --- ## [Cross-system triggers](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/cross-system-triggers/46)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/cross-system-triggers/46 "2024-12-17T09:52:12Z")
Introduction In openDAQ we are capable to connect functionblock with each other with any kind of signal. However, if you have a large 1 to n topology this connection creating could be somehow annoying- particular if th… --- ## [Function Block Bypass](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/function-block-bypass/45)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/function-block-bypass/45 "2024-12-17T09:47:52Z")
Introduction A Function Block can be set to Active, Inactive and Bypass. I as an openDAQ user want to bypass a function block with changing the complete wiring of the signal chain. For this I would like to have beside… --- ## [PTP Error Threshold and Proper Streaming Stop/Restart Procedure](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/ptp-error-threshold-and-proper-streaming-stop-restart-procedure/40)
**Author:** [@JimT](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/JimT)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/ptp-error-threshold-and-proper-streaming-stop-restart-procedure/40 "2024-12-13T12:38:46Z")
How many nanoseconds off does PTP need to be before stopping data streaming and re-starting? Also, what is the proper procedure for stopping and re-starting openDAQ data streaming? --- ## [IRecorder Interface Definition](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/irecorder-interface-definition/44)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/irecorder-interface-definition/44 "2024-12-13T08:07:54Z")
Introduction The IRecorder Interface shall inherit from the IFunctionBlock interface. The IRecorder Interface shall specify the start and stop methods. The IRecorder Interface shall at the minimum specify the start an… --- ## [Packet Flush for resetting signal processing on Server-Side](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/packet-flush-for-resetting-signal-processing-on-server-side/42)
**Author:** [@nils.roettger](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/nils.roettger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/packet-flush-for-resetting-signal-processing-on-server-side/42 "2024-12-12T14:21:13Z")
Introduction With Device operation modes - :raised\_hand: Feature Requests - openDAQ community defining operation modes, those are to be used as triggers for function blocks/devices to change their mode of operation, ser… --- ## [Device operation modes](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/device-operation-modes/43)
**Author:** [@nils.roettger](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/nils.roettger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/device-operation-modes/43 "2024-12-12T14:25:48Z")
Introduction Some function blocks need to know when to start and when to stop data processing. One such example is the storing function block that should store data only between the start and stop pulses. openDAQ should… --- ## [Syncronization Working Group](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/syncronization-working-group/25)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/syncronization-working-group/25 "2024-11-28T08:47:17Z")
Welcome to the openDAQ synchronization working group. This space is for openDAQ users and contributors to collaborate on improving synchronization within openDAQ. Join us to discuss challenges, share ideas, and shape so… --- ## [Webpage typos, bugs](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/webpage-typos-bugs/23)
**Author:** [@aljazfrancic](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/aljazfrancic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/webpage-typos-bugs/23 "2024-11-27T10:44:56Z")
openDAQ webpage feedback, typos and bugs The “puzzle” graphic on the frontpage appears to be glitched. If you hover over certain parts of it or from certain angles - it doesn’t highlight/appear to be clickable… and the… --- ## [Metadata for Synchronization Transparency](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/metadata-for-synchronization-transparency/35)
**Author:** [@Dusan](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/Dusan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/metadata-for-synchronization-transparency/35 "2024-11-27T08:16:56Z")
During the synchronization working group meeting on 26th November, 2024, we discussed adding metadata to enhance synchronization transparency. This would include details like last sync time, accuracy, drift, and time sin… --- ## [Hello to the first users](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/hello-to-the-first-users/19)
**Author:** [@openDAQ](https://opendaq.discourse.group/u/openDAQ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:22am UTC](https://opendaq.discourse.group/t/hello-to-the-first-users/19 "2024-02-27T11:22:17Z")
@sonja.smuc @nils.roettger @tina.hren how’s your experience with the Discourse so far :upside\_down\_face:?