Arducam Jetson Nano/Xavier NX User guide

Brand: Arducam

Model: Jetson Nano/Xavier NX

Type: User guide

This manual is also suitable for

JETSON NANO

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for Jetson Nano/Xavier NX

Published in September 2022

by ARDUCAM TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Time of Flight (ToF) Camera

Getting Started

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Installation

ToF Camera

Ribbon Cable

ToF Camera

Jetson Nano/NX

2-Pin Power Cable

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Installation

1. Find the camera connector, gently pull the plastic catch up.

2. Insert the ribbon cable with pins facing away from the catch.

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Installation

3. Push the catch back in.

4. Connect the camera to Jetson Nano/NX, with pins facing away from the catch.

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Installation

5. Connect the 2-pin power cable to the camera.

6. Connect the 2-pin cable to Jetson Nano’s GPIO (5V & GND)

Red

Black

5V

GND

Red

Black

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Operating The Camera

Once it's successfully complied, live previews of the camera will automatically pop up.

https://www.arducam.com/docs/tof-camera-getting-started/

Before You Start

A fresh install is highly recommended.

Make sure you are running a newer version of Jetpack. (4.6.1 or later)

When you see the reboot prompt, press y and then press enter to reboot.

If you are using a Jetson Xavier NX:

If you are using a Jetson Nano:

For more information, please visit:

wget https://github.com/ArduCAM/MIPI_Camera/releases/download/v0.0.3/install_full.sh

chmod +x install_full.sh

./install_full.sh -m arducam

Step 1. Install the camera driver

git clone https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam_tof_camera.git

Step 2. Download the repo

./compile_nano.sh

Enter the folder:

cd Arducam_tof_camera/jetson

./compile_nx.sh

Step 3. Install SDK, Dependencies, Compile & Run

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Instructions for Safe Use

To properly use the Arudcam ToF Camera, kindly note:

Arducam ToF Camera for Jetson Nano and NX

Before connecting, you should always power the Jetson Nano/Xavier NX o and remove the power supply rst.

Make sure the cable on the camera board is locked in place.

Make sure the cable is correctly inserted in the Jetson Nano/Xavier NX board’s MIPI CSI-2 connector.

Avoid high temperatures.

Avoid water, moisture, or conductive surfaces while in operation.

Avoid folding, or straining the ex cable.

Avoid cross-threading with tripods.

Gently push/pull the connector to avoid damaging the printed circuit board.

Avoid moving or handling the printed circuit board excessively while it’s in operation.

Handle by the edges to avoid damages from electrostatic discharge.

Where the camera board is stored should be cool and as dry as possible.

Sudden temperature/humidity changes can cause dampness in the lens and aect the image/video quality.

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Arducam Jetson Nano/Xavier NX User guide

Brand: Arducam

Model: Jetson Nano/Xavier NX

Type: User guide

This manual is also suitable for

JETSON NANO

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