A tool for photo backup for devices running OpenWRT based on / inspired by the Little Backup Box project.
Unlike the Little Backup Box however, only the SD card to USB storage backup (i.e. source backup) option is currently implemented.
For (potentially) suitable hardware, take a look at the OpenWRT Table of Hardware
- Automatically and incremental SD card backup to prevent losing photos due to lost or damaged SD cards
- Ability to create a small, lightweight and portable backup solution suitable for travel use
- Fully customisable backup solution (at least to the extent enabled by the hardwire)
The scripts have been created and tested on the Ravpower Filehub Plus (RP-WD03) running the OpenWRT firmware, but should work also on other devices running OpenWRT (YMMV). In order to use the RP-WD03, you need to install OpenWRT on the device.
Warning! By following these instructions, you risk bricking your device and data loss on the storage devices. Proceed with caution! Also note that some knowledge of Linux devices and filesystems is required.
- Log in to your OpenWRT device via SSH as root
- Download and modify the
install.shscript to match your desired setup (storage devices, mount points, extroot setup etc.) - Make the install script executable:
chmod go+x install.sh - Run the install script:
./install.sh - Start backing up!
- If not backing up to / using exroot, connect the storage device
- Insert the SD card
- Watch the status led blink
- Once the backup is done the status led will turn off (and the device will be shut down if configured to do so in the config file)