How to create a shared folder between Windows and Controller

** The PC drops the file into a "shared" folder on the Controller. The Shared folder is

path=/home/pi/Public/axcys/gate

This is only used when the network is not cooperating. The share allows that the PC where the file lands, can be pointed to the shared folder destination.

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https://raspberrypihq.com/how-to-share-a-folder-with-a-windows-computer-from-a-raspberry-pi/

Samba

Install Samba sudo apt-get install samba samba-common-bin

Edit the Config File sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

[PiShare]

comment=Raspberry Pi Share

# path=/home/pi/share

path=/home/pi/Public/axcys/gate

browseable=Yes

writeable=Yes

only guest=no

create mask=0777

directory mask=0777

public=no **** Change this to YES to make it easier.

How to restart Samba: sudo systemctl restart smbd

How to stop Samba: sudo systemctl stop smbd

How to check Samba Status: sudo systemctl status smbd

chmod 777 /etc/samba

***Must add a Samba Password. To do so type:

sudo smbpasswd -a pi

Set the samba password to: 'axcys'

MUST: restart Samba: sudo systemctl restart smbd

If cannot connect do this:

Re: Samba public share not showing up on Windows 10

Check Control Panel > Programs & Features > Turn Windows features on or off and see if SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support is enabled or disabled. If it's disabled, try enabling it and see if that resolves your issue.