08-23-2024, 12:07 PM
I run three Moode boxes that run 24x7 mostly on random play.
I used to have them all point back to my NAS for their files but I decided
to put the files Locally (for less network traffic, faster response, etc.)
I currently have a bit over 500 albums with all files as FLAC with separate album art files.
I use FreeFileSync from https://freefilesync.org to keep everything in sync with the master copy on my NAS
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This is how I set up the USB Drives on The Raspberry Pi's
Format the USB Drive as FAT32 (I used the Raspberry Pi Imager tool to format the USB Drive as FAT32)
After the USB Drive has been formatted plug it into the Raspberry Pi (While the drive is still Blank)
(Note: I would suggest naming the Disk something you will recognize. IE: 256GB_FAT32)
Next, Using your browser connect to the Pi that is running moOde
Then Go To Config > System
Scroll down to File Sharing and enable SMB (Samba) - AKA Turn it ON
You may want to reboot at this point (helps to put it all in a known state)
Now you should be able to mount the USB Drive on the
Raspberry Pi From your PC and be able to copy files to it.
Then it's just a matter of copying (or removing) files over to the USB drive through the network.
Run "Update Library" When you are done you should see the new files appear in the Library.
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Then in the future, all you need to do is connect to the USB drive via the network
to add or remove/rearrange the files then run Update Library again when done.
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Note: It will depend on your network speed, Pi Model, and connection type as to how long it will take to copy the files over.
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When I add an album I just put it in the correct folder on my NAS then Run FreeFileSync to copy any changes
to the USB Drives from the NAS. One side advantage is I have multiple copies of my music just in case ...
The nice thing about using FreeFileSync is that if I make a change to a file (like updating the Tag)
The next time I sync to the USB Drives The updated files will be copied over to the USB Drives and I don't
need to keep track of them since it will check all the files and only mirror the changes. (A bit like rsync).
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On a side note:
I've found that the Samsung USB Drives are Faster and Run Cooler than the Sandisk USB Drives
so I've been migrating over to Samsung USB Drives as I replace and upgrade my USB Drives
Hopefully this helps.
I used to have them all point back to my NAS for their files but I decided
to put the files Locally (for less network traffic, faster response, etc.)
I currently have a bit over 500 albums with all files as FLAC with separate album art files.
I use FreeFileSync from https://freefilesync.org to keep everything in sync with the master copy on my NAS
--
This is how I set up the USB Drives on The Raspberry Pi's
Format the USB Drive as FAT32 (I used the Raspberry Pi Imager tool to format the USB Drive as FAT32)
After the USB Drive has been formatted plug it into the Raspberry Pi (While the drive is still Blank)
(Note: I would suggest naming the Disk something you will recognize. IE: 256GB_FAT32)
Next, Using your browser connect to the Pi that is running moOde
Then Go To Config > System
Scroll down to File Sharing and enable SMB (Samba) - AKA Turn it ON
You may want to reboot at this point (helps to put it all in a known state)
Now you should be able to mount the USB Drive on the
Raspberry Pi From your PC and be able to copy files to it.
Then it's just a matter of copying (or removing) files over to the USB drive through the network.
Run "Update Library" When you are done you should see the new files appear in the Library.
-
Then in the future, all you need to do is connect to the USB drive via the network
to add or remove/rearrange the files then run Update Library again when done.
-
Note: It will depend on your network speed, Pi Model, and connection type as to how long it will take to copy the files over.
-
When I add an album I just put it in the correct folder on my NAS then Run FreeFileSync to copy any changes
to the USB Drives from the NAS. One side advantage is I have multiple copies of my music just in case ...
The nice thing about using FreeFileSync is that if I make a change to a file (like updating the Tag)
The next time I sync to the USB Drives The updated files will be copied over to the USB Drives and I don't
need to keep track of them since it will check all the files and only mirror the changes. (A bit like rsync).
-
On a side note:
I've found that the Samsung USB Drives are Faster and Run Cooler than the Sandisk USB Drives
so I've been migrating over to Samsung USB Drives as I replace and upgrade my USB Drives
Hopefully this helps.
