Backup your printer using a Network share

Disclaimer

This script is WORK IN PROGRESS. BACKUP YOUR FILES MANUALLY!!!! I´m not responsible for any not functioning printers or lost files!

Corresponding GitHub Repository

Requirements

• Network Share (Windows, Linux, Synology). The host has to be online and have a fixed Hostname or IP. Click the link below for your platform if you have difficulties creating one. Also create a DEDICATED user.

• Windows:

  • Create a new user for the shared folder
  • Open File Explorer and browse to the folder you want to share.
  • Right-click it and select Properties.
  • Select the Sharing tab > Share.
  • Within the Network access window, select the new user you just created.
  • Click Add -> Share.
  • Copy the network path.
  • Click Done.

• Linux: Refer to https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/samba/

• Synology: Refer to https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_share_create?version=7

Installation

Download the installation script

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/T4KUUY4/Voron-Stuff/main/Automatic%20Backup/install.sh

Run installation script

bash install.sh

Configuration

• Follow the instructions given in the script
• You can also include any other folder if you feel the need.
• The Syntax is: sudo cp -r /YOUR/FOLDER/ "$MNTPATH"

Additional configuration options

• The backup script has some additional configuration options. Open it with the following command.

sudo nano /home/$USER/backup.sh

Want a Mainsail/Fluidd Backup Macro?

Requires G-Gcode Shell Command Extension (install with KIAUH).

• Download the backup.cfg and include it in your printer.cfg

info

This tutorial and scirpt were created by T4KUUY4 the tutorial was included by me in the docs because the function is similar and some people would like to know the other option.