# Little Backup Box

Bash shell scripts that transform a Raspberry Pi (or any single-board computer running a Debian-based Linux distribution) into an inexpensive, fully-automatic, pocketable photo backup and streaming device.

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## Installation

First of all, make sure that your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet.

Run the following command on the Raspberry Pi:

    curl -sSL https://goo.gl/btmpKd | bash

When prompted, reboot the Raspberry Pi.

By default, Little Backup Box is configured to back up storage cards. To make the script transfer files directly from the connected camera, run the `crontab -e` command on Raspberry Pi. Comment the following line by prepending *#* to it:

    @reboot sudo /home/pi/little-backup-box/backup.sh > /home/pi/little-backup-box.log

Uncomment then the line below by removing *#*:

    #@reboot sudo /home/pi/little-backup-box/gphoto-backup.sh > /home/pi/gphoto-backup.log

Save the changes.

## Usage

1. Boot the Raspberry Pi
2. Plug in the backup storage device (or camera, if you configured Little Backup Box as described above)
3. Plug in the card reader and wait till the Raspberry Pi shuts down

**Note:** To differentiate between different storage cards, the backup script creates a datetime-based *.id* file in the root of each storage card. The name of the *.id* file is also used as the destination backup folder on the storage device.

## Problems?

Please report bugs and issues in the [Issues](https://github.com/dmpop/little-backup-box/issues) section.

## Contribute

If you've found a bug or have a suggestion for improvement, open an issue in the [Issues](https://github.com/dmpop/little-backup-box/issues) section.

To add a new feature or fix issues yourself, follow the following steps.

1. Fork the project's repository repository
2. Create a feature branch using the `git checkout -b new-feature` command
3. Add your new feature or fix bugs and run the `git commit -am 'Add a new feature'` command to commit changes
4. Push changes using the `git push origin new-feature` command
5. Submit a pull request

## Author

Dmitri Popov [dmpop@linux.com](mailto:dmpop@linux.com)

## License

The [GNU General Public License version 3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html)

## Linux Photography

Little Backup Box is a part of a streamlined and automated Linux-based photographic workflow described in the [Linux Photography](https://gumroad.com/l/linux-photography) book. The book provides step-by-step instructions on building a Raspberry Pi-based photo backup device running the Little Backup Box script. Get your copy at [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Dmitri_Popov_Linux_Photography?id=cO70CwAAQBAJ) or [Gumroad](https://gumroad.com/l/linux-photography).

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