Purrfect Backup – User Guide

Welcome to Purrfect Backup! This guide will help you navigate the system and back up your files easily using the joystick and OLED display. If you’re using the WebUI, instructions are included as well.

Getting Started

Navigating the Menu

Use the joystick to control the system:

• Move Up/Down to browse menu options.
• Press Select to confirm choices.
• Move Left to go back to the previous screen
• Move Right to get help on selected menu item

Backup Options

Just Copy

Need a quick backup? This option copies everything from the source drive to the destination drive inside a folder named just-backup.

1. Connect a source disk via USB.
2. If it has multiple partitions, choose the one containing your files.
3. Connect a destination disk.
4. Select a partition for the destination (if multiple partitions exist).
5. Review the summary screen and confirm to start the copy.
6. Watch the progress bar as files are copied.
7. Once done, a message confirms success or failure.

Dated Copy

Prefer organized backups? This mode saves files inside a dated-backup folder, with subfolders based on file dates (MM-DD-YYYY). The steps are the same as Just Copy, but files are arranged by date.

Copy History

Want to check past backups? Scroll through the last 5 copy sessions using the Up/Down buttons. Press Left to return to the menu.

Disk Management

Disk Info

Curious about available storage? This menu shows total and free space for each USB partition.

• Scroll using Up/Down to see all connected drives.
• Press Left to go back.

Disk Check

Want to verify disk health? Select a USB partition to check for issues.

• Scroll through connected drives using Up/Down.
• Press Select to start a disk check.
• The system will return to the menu when done.

WebUI Backup

Need more control? The WebUI provides an easy interface via WiFi.

1. Select WebUI Backup from the menu.
2. The system starts a WiFi hotspot, showing the SSID and password.
3. Press Select to generate a QR code.
4. Scan the QR code to open the WebUI.

WebUI Features

• Home Page: Select source and destination disks.
• History: View past backups.
• Status: Check current copy progress.
• Day/Night Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes.

Copying Files via WebUI

1. Select a source disk and destination disk, then click Mount Disks.
2. Choose folders to copy (folder sizes are displayed in GB).
3. Optionally, create or delete folders in the destination.
4. Click Copy Now to start the backup.
5. Watch the progress bar and see the last 5 files being copied.
6. After completion, return to the selection screen.

Settings & Updates

Settings

Version

Want to check your software version? This menu shows the installed version and the last update date.

Updating the System

Keep your system up to date with the latest features!

1. Download the update file from gurdyalsingh.com/purrfectbackup.
2. The update file follows this format: backup-data.tar.vX.XX.gpg (e.g., backup-data.tar.v2.01.gpg).
3. Copy the update file to the root of a USB drive.
4. Plug in the USB and follow the on-screen menu to apply the update.
5. The system will reboot automatically after updating.

Set Time

Don’t want to carry your Purrfect Backup in carry-on luggage during air travel? Simply unplug the coin battery and safely check it into your luggage. Once you reconnect the battery, you can set the correct time and date here. This menu also allows you to adjust the timezone.

Reboot

Shutdown

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