https://github.com/laserborg/usb_dump

automatically copy data to USB on Raspberry Pi (lite)
https://github.com/laserborg/usb_dump

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automatically copy data to USB on Raspberry Pi (lite)

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/laserborg/usb_dump
• Owner: LaserBorg
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-09-15T13:47:23.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-15T20:42:12.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-15T19:21:51.798Z (2 months ago)
• Language: Shell
• Size: 17.6 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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## Dumping Data to USB Storage

The script installs **udevil** to mount USB devices since console-based OS (RPiOS lite) do not mount them automatically.  

1. Enter the target directory, clone the repository and run the installer:

   ```

   cd /home/pi

   git clone https://github.com/LaserBorg/usb_dump

   cd usb_dump

   chmod +x install.sh && ./install.sh "$(pwd)"

   ```

2. Create the config file:

    ```

    echo '{"source_directories": ["/home/pi/Documents"], "target_root_directory": "Documents"}' > usbdump.json

    ```

Note: The log file is located at `/tmp/usbdump.log`. If you want to change this, you'll need to update the `LOG_FILE` variable in the `usbdump.sh` script.

Troubleshooting:

- Check the log file:

   ```

   tail -f /tmp/usbdump.log

   ```

- If the system isn't detecting USB drives, check the udev rule and systemd service for any errors.

- Ensure all paths in the scripts and service files are correct, especially if you've moved files to different locations.

- Check system logs for any errors: `sudo journalctl -u 'usbdump@*' -f`

- to manually mount/unmount a drive using udevil:

   ```

   udevil mount /dev/sda1

   udevil umount /dev/sda1

   ```