Orin Nano Development Kit can not access CSI camera

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin Nano
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Hello NVIDIA community,

I’m trying to use an inbuilt CSI camera with an Orin Nano (Jetson) via the CSI camera port. The camera LED never lights, and I don’t get a video signal.

  • No camera device in /dev/video* (no /dev/video0).

  • Board: Orin Nano Development Kit

  • Camera: 15‑pin CSI camera module, model: 8MP Camera IMX219 Sensor Chip CSI Interface 160° Camera

  • Adapter: 22‑pin header adapter to 15‑pin module

  • Status: LED on the camera module stays OFF

  • Used the adapter to connect the 15‑pin camera to the 22‑pin CSI header.

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Based on the provided context, I’ll try to provide a comprehensive answer to the question.

The question is about using an inbuilt CSI camera with an Orin Nano Jetson via the CSI camera port, but the camera LED never lights up, and no video signal is received. The camera device is not detected in /dev/video.

Firstly, let’s compare the Orin Nano with other NVIDIA Jetson modules:

  • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier, NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/NANO, NVIDIA Jetson TX2 NX, and NVIDIA Jetson NANO are all part of the NVIDIA Jetson family, but they have different specifications and capabilities.
  • The Orin Nano is a more recent and powerful module compared to the Xavier and TX2 NX, but it’s essential to ensure that the camera module and adapter are compatible with the Orin Nano.

To troubleshoot the issue, let’s consider the following:

  1. Camera compatibility: Ensure that the 15-pin CSI camera module is compatible with the Orin Nano. Check the camera module’s documentation to confirm its compatibility with the Orin Nano.
  2. Adapter compatibility: Verify that the 22-pin header adapter is compatible with the 15-pin camera module and the Orin Nano’s CSI header.
  3. CSI port configuration: Check the Orin Nano’s documentation to ensure that the CSI port is configured correctly. The CSI port might need to be enabled or configured in a specific way to work with the camera module.
  4. Device tree configuration: The device tree configuration might need to be updated to support the camera module. Check the Orin Nano’s documentation for information on updating the device tree configuration.
  5. Kernel modules: Ensure that the necessary kernel modules are loaded to support the camera module. Check the Orin Nano’s documentation for information on loading kernel modules.
  6. Camera driver: Verify that the camera driver is installed and configured correctly. Check the Orin Nano’s documentation for information on installing and configuring camera drivers.

To compare with other NVIDIA Jetson modules, here are some additional considerations:

  • Jetson AGX Xavier: The Xavier module has a different CSI port configuration compared to the Orin Nano. Ensure that the camera module and adapter are compatible with the Xavier module.
  • Jetson TX2 NX: The TX2 NX module has a different CSI port configuration compared to the Orin Nano. Ensure that the camera module and adapter are compatible with the TX2 NX module.

In summary, to resolve the issue, ensure that the camera module and adapter are compatible with the Orin Nano, and check the CSI port configuration, device tree configuration, kernel modules, and camera driver. If the issue persists, consider comparing the configuration with other NVIDIA Jetson modules to identify any differences.

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