LVDS Configuration

Once the board has booted with the LVDS camera connected, follow the steps below to configure the camera interface.

Warning

This page covers LVDS-only configuration. If you are using both LVDS and MIPI cameras simultaneously, go to LVDS & MIPI Configuration instead.

Get Configuration Folder

Note:

  • Contact Oppila Support for OPPILA_ASTROPTIX_L4T_36.5.0_INTEGRATION.zip file.

Step 1: Open Terminal on the Jetson

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Extract the Configuration Folder

unzip ~/Downloads/OPPILA_ASTROPTIX_L4T_36.5.0_INTEGRATION.zip

Config folder contains :

lvdsmipi.ko
camconf.ko
rc.local
tegra234-p3767-camera-p3768-imx219-C.dtbo
Driver Configuration

Step 3: Navigate to Configuration folder

cd ~/OPPILA_ASTROPTIX_L4T_36.5.0_INTEGRATION

Step 4: Grant executable permissions to files

sudo chmod +x config.sh
sudo chmod +x rc.local

Step 5: Execute config.sh script

Execute the following command........................

sudo sh config.sh

This script file does the following steps:

  • Loads the kernel and configuration module.
  • Loads Device Tree.
Configure Device Tree Overlay

Note

This is a one-time configuration required after each new flash. It is not required on every boot.

Step 6: Open Terminal on the Jetson

Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 7: Run the Jetson-IO Configuration Tool

sudo /opt/nvidia/jetson-io/jetson-io.py

Step 8: Navigate to Configuration Menu

Follow the menu selections in order:

Select "Configure Jetson 24-pin CSI Connector":

Select Configure Jetson 24-pin CSI Connector

Select "Configure for compatible hardware":

Select Configure for compatible hardware

Select "Camera IMX219-C":

Select Camera IMX219-C

Select "Save pin changes":

Save pin changes

Select "Save and reboot to reconfigure pins":

Save and reboot to reconfigure pins

Step 9: Press Any Key to Reboot

The system will reboot and reconfigure the MIPI pins for the LVDS camera.

Reboot confirmation screen

Info

  • The system will shut down and restart. This process typically takes 30-60 seconds.

Once the system restarts, proceed to Camera Power Guide to select and power your camera interface.