External Storage

CSSTORAGE

By default Crankshaft runs in read-only mode to prevent damage to the file system from sudden power interruptions. However this precaution prevents using any extra storage available on the SD card running your Crankshaft head unit.

To provide permament storage, Crankshaft is configured to recognise and auto mount any USB stick where the first partition is labelled CSSTORAGE.

Preparation

1. Format your USB stick using the FAT32, EXT3 or EXT4 file systems
2. Ensure the formatted partition is labeled CSSTORAGE

Using

1. Ensure your freshly-formatted USB stick is inserted into your Crankshaft head unit
2. Reboot your Crankshaft head unit
3. Your USB stick will be automatically mounted to /media/CSSTORAGE, in read-write mode

Note: a check for possible filesystem issues will also be run with any damage automatically repaired where possible.

Purpose

In addition to any storage needs you may have, /media/CSSTORAGE is also currently used for storing dashcam recordings.

Since the Pre10 release, /media/CSSTORAGE is one location Crankshaft will scan for music to use with the new mp3 player.