Generative AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with new Large Language Models (LLMs), Visual Language Models (VLMs), and Vision Language Action (VLA) models emerging daily. To support these emerging new advancements in Generative AI models and workloads, NVIDIA is refreshing the NVIDIA Orin Nano Developer Kit through a software update with an unprecedented boost in performance of up to 1.7x at an affordable new price point of $249. In recognition of the remarkable boost in performance and the affordable new price point, the Jetson Orin Nano developer kit is being renamed as the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit. Visit the blog to learn more about the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Super Developer Kit.
The existing Jetson Nano Orin Developer Kit can be upgraded to Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit with this software update.
Visit the JetPack SDK page to download the latest SD card image that supports the performance boost or upgrade the image on your NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ Nano Developer Kit with SDK Manager.
Note 1: (Applicable only if installing using an SD Card image)
If your Jetson Orin Developer Kit was previously running JetPack 6.0 or JetPack 6.1, execute the following command after the final login and reboot your device. This ensures that the [MAXN] performance mode becomes available on your system.
sudo rm -rf /etc/nvpmodel.conf
Note 2: The performance boost mode [MAXN mode] for NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Modules and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Modules will be available with JetPack 6.1.1 in Jan '25.
I want a couple of them for Xmas, but Sparkfun.com is out-of-stock, and Amazon still has them priced at 499. Who has them in stock in time for delivery before Xmas?
The Orin Nano Dev Kit comes with a ~12V power supply and the Orin Nano/NX has the ability to run up to 19V input. Does the new MAXN mode require higher than 5V to the module?
Will this update also address the GPIO and PWM functionality issues present in the current JetPack 6.0 and 6.1 releases? Despite enabling these features in the kernel configuration, they remain non-functional.
Ensuring that key features, such as using the header, work out of the box would greatly enhance the user experience. Transparent communication about such limitations upfront would help users better plan their projects and maintain a positive perception of the Orin Nano board. Addressing these challenges proactively can solidify trust and satisfaction within the developer community.
Ordered one right away when I saw Jenson’s post on LinkedIn about it. It even arrived before Christmas :-). After FW upgrade now playing with the Hello AI World content.
