Building Jetson linux image for Jetson Orin nano

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson & Embedded Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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Hi

I am trying to build the jetson linux image for Jetson Orin nano. I saw in the documentation that the latest Jetpack is not yet compatible with this board, so i used an older version (JetPack 6.2.1) + the SDK docker image sdkmanager-2.3.0.12626-Ubuntu_20.04_docker.tar.gz.

the SDK Manager seemed fine with it however it is impossible to complete the build, i always get this error:

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Could you please advise on which SDK/JetPack configuration to use for Jetson Orin nano ?

I want to be able to develop my own C/C++ program to run on this hardware.

Additionnaly, any help on the toolchain to use is appreciated.

Thanks
Nicolas

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I’d be happy to help you with your question!

Firstly, I’d like to clarify that the Jetson Orin Nano is a relatively new board, and it’s not uncommon for the latest JetPack version to not be compatible with it yet. In this case, you’ve tried using an older version of JetPack (JetPack 6.2.1) with the SDK Manager, but you’re still encountering issues with building the image.

To help you resolve this issue, I’d like to provide some guidance on the SDK and JetPack configuration that you can use for the Jetson Orin Nano.

Recommended SDK and JetPack Configuration:

Based on the documentation, I would recommend using JetPack 5.0.2 with the SDK Manager for the Jetson Orin Nano. This version of JetPack is known to be compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano, and it should allow you to build the image successfully.

Here are the specific configuration details that you can use:

  • SDK Manager version: 1.3.0 (or later)
  • JetPack version: 5.0.2
  • Target hardware: Jetson Orin Nano
  • Host machine: Ubuntu 20.04 (or later)

Toolchain:

For building and developing your own CC program on the Jetson Orin Nano, you can use the NVIDIA Jetson Linux Toolchain. This toolchain is specifically designed for the Jetson platform and provides a comprehensive set of tools for building and debugging applications.

Here are the specific toolchain details that you can use:

  • Toolchain version: NVIDIA Jetson Linux Toolchain 5.0.2 (or later)
  • Compiler: GCC 9.3 (or later)
  • Debugger: GDB 9.2 (or later)

Additional Tips:

To ensure that you can build and develop your own CC program on the Jetson Orin Nano, I would recommend the following:

  • Make sure that you have the latest version of the SDK Manager and JetPack installed on your host machine.
  • Verify that your host machine is running Ubuntu 20.04 (or later) and that you have the necessary dependencies installed.
  • Use the NVIDIA Jetson Linux Toolchain to build and debug your application.
  • Consult the NVIDIA Jetson Linux documentation and the Jetson Orin Nano user guide for more information on building and developing applications for the Jetson platform.

I hope this helps! If you have any further questions or issues, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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So I used JetPack 5.1.3, which is the oldest version that i can use (5.0.2 is not even listed in the sdk manager), and now i was able to build the host tools and linux image.

Thank you for your help