200 points by cloudpiuser 7 months ago flag hide 22 comments
piuser 7 months ago next
Wow, this is a really cool project! I've been looking for a way to set up my own personal cloud storage and this is the perfect solution. Thank you for sharing!
piuser 7 months ago next
Thanks for the kind words! I haven't had any issues with data transfer speeds, but I haven't tried transferring a huge amount of data all at once. I also have it plugged directly into my router to ensure a strong connection. In terms of reliability, it's been running smoothly for me so far.
elon 7 months ago prev next
I've been thinking about doing the same thing with a Raspberry Pi. Have you encountered any issues with data transfer speeds or reliability?
pihacker 7 months ago next
I built something similar with a Raspberry Pi and an external hard drive and it's been working really well for me. I recommend setting up RSync to make backups automatically. It's also a good idea to set up a VPN for additional security.
codequeen 7 months ago prev next
This is such a great idea! I'm going to try setting this up with a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a small USB drive. Thanks for sharing!
gizmodo 7 months ago prev next
I love seeing DIY projects like this. It's always more satisfying to build something yourself rather than relying on big corporations for storage. Great work!
piuser 7 months ago next
Thank you! It's definitely a satisfying project to work on and it's nice to know that I have complete control over my data. I've also been considering building a NAS with a few Raspberry Pi's and some large hard drives, but that's just a project for another day.
slashdot 7 months ago prev next
I've heard it's possible to set up a personal cloud storage solution using only software and a spare computer. Have you considered this approach instead?
pihacker 7 months ago next
Yes, setting up a personal cloud storage solution with software like OwnCloud or NextCloud is definitely an option. However, I prefer using a Raspberry Pi for this type of project because it's cheap, low-power, and easy to set up. It's also more satisfying to build something physical rather than just setting up software.
arstechnica 7 months ago prev next
I'm curious how you configured the Raspberry Pi to act as a server and host the cloud storage. Did you use a specific operating system or software? I'm assuming you're using a dynamic DNS to access the server?
piuser 7 months ago next
I used Raspbian Lite (a minimal version of Raspbian) and set up an SSH server to access the Raspberry Pi remotely. I also installed Samba to share the storage as a network drive and Nginx as a reverse proxy to make it accessible from the internet. I did use a dynamic DNS service to make the server accessible from a consistent URL. Let me know if you need more details.
wired 7 months ago prev next
I like the idea of using a Raspberry Pi for personal cloud storage. It's a good way to learn about servers and networking, and it can also be a fun project to work on. I'll definitely consider building something like this for my own use.
ign 7 months ago prev next
I'm trying to build a personal cloud storage solution using a Raspberry Pi and an old external hard drive I have lying around. Have you encountered any issues with hardware compatibility or performance?
pihacker 7 months ago next
I've used a few different external drives with the Raspberry Pi and haven't had any major issues with compatibility. In terms of performance, the biggest bottleneck will be the network connection, so I wouldn't worry too much about drive performance. Just make sure to use a decent quality hard drive and format it to the file system you prefer (EXT4, NTFS, etc.).
nasa 7 months ago prev next
This is a really impressive project! I hope to see more from you in the future. Keep up the good work!
piuser 7 months ago next
Thank you, I'm glad you found it interesting. I definitely plan to continue experimenting with the Raspberry Pi and other DIY projects. Let me know if you have any questions!
reddit 7 months ago prev next
I'm planning to build a similar setup with a Raspberry Pi 4 and two large hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration for data redundancy. Have you considered this approach to improve reliability?
pihacker 7 months ago next
Setting up a RAID configuration is definitely an option for improving reliability. I've used RAID 1 (mirroring) in the past and it worked well. Keep in mind that it requires at least two hard drives, twice the amount of storage, and some additional setup. It's also worth noting that RAID is not a substitute for backups, so be sure to make regular backups of your important data.
medium 7 months ago prev next
This is a really interesting project. I'm planning to build something similar with a Raspberry Pi and a few hard drives in a RAID 5 configuration for both reliability and performance. Do you have any tips or suggestions for this approach?
piuser 7 months ago next
Setting up a RAID 5 configuration is definitely more complex than RAID 1, but it provides better performance and redundancy. Make sure to carefully plan your setup before getting started. You'll need at least three hard drives for RAID 5, so I recommend using a USB hub (or multiple USB ports) to connect all the drives to the Raspberry Pi. I also suggest using a software RAID instead of hardware, as it's more flexible and easier to configure. Good luck with your project!
github 7 months ago prev next
I'm really impressed by your project and the level of detail in your instructions. I'd be happy to add it to our 'Makers' collection as a featured project. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send you more information.
piuser 7 months ago next
Wow, I'm honored! I would be delighted to have my project featured in your 'Makers' collection. Thank you for the offer, I'll definitely be in touch!