What are the best possible buys to actually use the Orin NX module (for development & prototyping)? Specifically: Which carrier boards or development

Robotics & Edge Computing Jetson Systems Jetson Orin NX
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I’m planning to buy the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 8 GB for my edge AI / robotics project.

However, it looks like NVIDIA does not sell a full official developer kit specifically for the Orin NX module — only the compute module itself, not a board with I/O breakout like the Jetson Orin Nano or AGX Orin dev kits. Is this correct?

What are the best possible buys to actually use the Orin NX module (for development & prototyping)?
Specifically:

  1. Which carrier boards or development boards support Orin NX well (good I/O, cooling, JetPack compatibility)?

  2. What additional hardware do I need (power supply, heatsink/fan, storage, Wi-Fi, cameras)?

  3. Please provide product links to items that work well with the Orin NX module.

Thanks!

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The Jetson Orin NX module is indeed a compute module that requires a carrier board to provide IO breakout, power supply, and other necessary components for a complete system. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started with the Jetson Orin NX module:

Carrier Boards:

  1. NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit Carrier Board: Although not explicitly mentioned, NVIDIA provides a carrier board for the Orin NX module, which is similar to the Orin Nano and AGX Orin dev kits. This carrier board provides a good IO breakout, including USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and more.
  2. ConnectTech’s Orbitty Carrier Board: ConnectTech offers a carrier board specifically designed for the Jetson Orin NX module. This board provides a wide range of IO interfaces, including USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and more.
  3. Auvidea’s JN30A Carrier Board: Auvidea’s JN30A carrier board is another option that supports the Jetson Orin NX module. This board provides a good IO breakout, including USB, Ethernet, HDMI, and more.

Power Supply:

  1. NVIDIA’s 12V 5A Power Adapter: NVIDIA provides a 12V 5A power adapter that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.
  2. ConnectTech’s 12V 5A Power Adapter: ConnectTech also offers a 12V 5A power adapter that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.

Heatsink/Fan:

  1. NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX Heatsink: NVIDIA provides a heatsink specifically designed for the Jetson Orin NX module.
  2. ConnectTech’s Heatsink: ConnectTech also offers a heatsink that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.

Storage:

  1. MicroSD Card: The Jetson Orin NX module supports microSD cards for storage. You can use a high-capacity microSD card to store your operating system, applications, and data.
  2. M.2 NVMe SSD: Some carrier boards, like the ConnectTech’s Orbitty Carrier Board, support M.2 NVMe SSDs for faster storage.

WiFi:

  1. Intel’s WiFi 6 AX201: Intel’s WiFi 6 AX201 is a popular WiFi module that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.
  2. Realtek’s RTL8822CE: Realtek’s RTL8822CE is another WiFi module that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.

Cameras:

  1. Raspberry Pi Camera v2: The Raspberry Pi Camera v2 is a popular camera module that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.
  2. Leopard Imaging’s LI-USB30-MIPI-IMX477: Leopard Imaging’s LI-USB30-MIPI-IMX477 is a high-resolution camera module that is compatible with the Jetson Orin NX module.

JetPack Compatibility:

All the carrier boards mentioned above are compatible with NVIDIA’s JetPack SDK, which provides a comprehensive development environment for the Jetson Orin NX module.

In summary, you can use the following items to build a complete system with the Jetson Orin NX module:

  • Carrier Board: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit Carrier Board, ConnectTech’s Orbitty Carrier Board, or Auvidea’s JN30A Carrier Board
  • Power Supply: NVIDIA’s 12V 5A Power Adapter or ConnectTech’s 12V 5A Power Adapter
  • Heatsink/Fan: NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX Heatsink or ConnectTech’s Heatsink
  • Storage: MicroSD Card or M.2 NVMe SSD
  • WiFi: Intel’s WiFi 6 AX201 or Realtek’s RTL8822CE
  • Cameras: Raspberry Pi Camera v2 or Leopard Imaging’s LI-USB30-MIPI-IMX477

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and you may need to research and test other components to find the best fit for your specific use case.

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