ArduCam Jetson Nano/Xavier NX User Guide

June 4, 2024
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Jetson Nano/Xavier NX
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User GuideArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX

Published in September 2022 by ARDUCAM TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Installation

ToF CameraArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure
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  1. Find the camera connector, gently pull the plastic catch up.
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 2

  2. Insert the ribbon cable with pins facing away from the catch.
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 3

  3. Push the catch back in.
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 4

  4. Connect the camera to Jetson Nano/NX, with pins facing away from the catch.
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 5

  5. Connect the 2-pin power cable to the camera.
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 6

  6. Connect the 2-pin cable to Jetson Nano’s GPIO (5V & GND)
    ArduCam Jetson Nano Xavier NX - Figure 7

Operating The Camera

Before You Start

  • A fresh install is highly recommended.
  • Make sure you are running a newer version of Jetpack. (4.6.1 or later) .
    Step 1. Install the camera driver

wget https://github.com/ArduCAM/MIPI_Camera/releases/download/v0.0.3/install_full.sh
chmod+xinstall_full.sh.
install_full.sh-marducam

When you see the reboot prompt, press y and then press enter to reboot.
Step 2. Download the repo
git clone https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam_tof_camera.git

Step 3. Install SDK, Dependencies, Compile & Run
Enter the folder:
cd Arducam_tof_camera/jetson
If you are using a Jetson Nano:./compile_nano.sh
If you are using a Jetson Xavier NX:./compile_nx.sh
Once it’s successfully complied, live previews of the camera will automatically pop up.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.arducam.com/docs/tof-camera-getting-started/

Instructions for Safe Use

To properly use the Arudcam ToF Camera, kindly note:

  • Before connecting, you should always power the Jetson Nano/Xavier NX off and remove the power supply first.
  • 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 damage 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 affect the image/video quality.

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