Introduction
The gauge widget is used to display a value, in relation to a maximum value on a scale.
The widget will change color as the value increases. A practical example of this is the fuel gauge in your car.
Instructions
In the widget selection panel, click on Gauge. A new panel will appear where you can configure the widget.
Gauge data
Fill in the fields below:
Computed measurement: if enabled, you can use a formula to determine the value shown.
DataSource: where the data comes from.
Sensor: what data you want to display.
Aggregation: the aggregation of the incoming data.
MIN: shows the minimum value.
MAX: shows the maximum value.
SUM: calculates the sum of all values.
AVG: calculates the average value.
COUNT: counts the number of values.
FIRST: shows the first value.
LAST: shows the last value.
DIFF: calculates the difference between the first and last value.
Dynamic Maximum Value: if enabled, automatically adjusts the maximum value.
Maximum value: the value corresponding to a full gauge.
Decimals: up to how many decimal places the value should be displayed.
Click Next to go to Gauge settings.
Gauge settings
Fill in the fields below:
Title: a title or description for the widget.
Widget width: the width in relation to the screen width.
Height: the height of the widget in pixels.
Order: the position on the dashboard.
Suffix: a suffix for the measurement.
Invert color: reverses the direction of the color transition.
Refresh in seconds: leave this at the default.
Click Save to add the widget to the dashboard.