diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 10c7844..b537ddf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,34 @@ # teslausb -Steps and scripts for turning a Raspberry Pi into a useful USB drive for a Tesla. +Steps and scripts for turning a Raspberry Pi into a useful USB drive for a Tesla. The original intent is to auto-copy Dashcam files to a Windows (SMB/CIFS compatible) share. -This repo contains scripts originally from this thread on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/9m9gyk/build_a_smart_usb_drive_for_your_tesla_dash_cam/ +This repo contains scripts originally from [this thread on Reddit]( https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/9m9gyk/build_a_smart_usb_drive_for_your_tesla_dash_cam/) Many people in that thread suggested that the scripts be hosted on Github but the author didn't seem interested in making that happen. I've hosted the scripts here with his/her permission. + +## Hardware Suggested in Thread + +* Raspberry Pi Zero W (low power, small, Wifi built in) + * [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-Wireless-model/dp/B06XFZC3BX/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539090493&sr=1-10&keywords=raspi+zero+w) + * [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3400) + + * USB A to USB Micro (for power and optionally connecting to Pi Zero over USB to configure) + * [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/898) + * Or similar from Amazon + + * USB Splitter if you don't want to lose a front USB port + * Still some debate here on the best/working splitters + + +## Short Instructions for connecting to Raspberry Pi Zero W (or similar) over USB (no HDMI needed) + +* [Gist showing example steps](https://gist.github.com/gbaman/975e2db164b3ca2b51ae11e45e8fd40a) + +## TODO/Asks + +* Script to make this easy to get going. Ideally supports multiple targets (see further TODO/Asks) +* Copy to AWS S3 / Google Drive / Etc +* Copy to SSH/SFTP +* Official license? +