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# LITTLE BACKUP BOX

## The project is now hosted on [GitHub](https://github.com/dmpop/little-backup-box/).

Bash shell scripts that transform a Raspberry Pi into an inexpensive, fully-automatic, pocketable photo backup and streaming device.

<img src="http://i.imgur.com/xrpfK9h.jpg" alt="" style="width: 375px;"/>

## Installation

On your Raspberry Pi, download the latest version of Little Backup Box:

    cd ~
    wget https://chiselapp.com/user/dmpop/repository/little-backup-box/tarball/little-backup-box.tar.gz

Unpack the downloaded tarball archive:

    tar xzvf little-backup-box.tar.gz

Switch to the resulting directory and make the *install-little-backup-box.sh* script executable:

    cd little-backup-box
    chmod +x install-little-backup-box.sh

Run the installer script:

    ./install-little-backup-box.sh

Alternatively, use the following one-liner to perform all the above steps:

    cd ~ && wget https://chiselapp.com/user/dmpop/repository/little-backup-box/tarball/little-backup-box.tar.gz && tar xzvf little-backup-box.tar.gz && cd little-backup-box && chmod +x install-little-backup-box.sh && ./install-little-backup-box.sh

## Usage

1. Boot the Raspberry Pi
2. Plug in the backup storage device
3. Plug in the card reader and wait till the Raspberry Pi shuts down

## IMPORTANT! The The Raspberry Pi Zero and UUGear USB hub combo does not work with external HDD or SSD. You need a proper powered USB hub for that.

## 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 [Gumroad](https://gumroad.com/l/linux-photography).

<img src="https://scribblesandsnaps.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/linux-photography-6.jpg" alt="" style="width: 200px;"/>


# Problems?

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

## 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)

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