LVDS-MIPI Configuration

After the Jetson Orin Super Developer Kit boots with the LVDS–MIPI CSI-2 Bridge Board connected, follow these steps to configure the camera interface.

Complete System Wiring

Full connection setup — Camera, Bridge Board, and Jetson

Transfer Configuration File

Note:

  • Contact Oppila Support Team for rc.local file.

  • Copy the rc.local file from the Host PC to the USB storage device.

Step 1: Copy rc.local to Developer Kit

Transfer the rc.local file from your host PC to the home directory of the Developer Kit using a USB drive or SCP.

sudo cp /media/<username>/<pendrive_name>/rc.local /home/<username>/
sudo chmod +x rc.local

Replace the following placeholders with actual values:

  • <username> - Your system username
  • <pendrive_name> - The label/name of your USB storage device
Driver Configuration

Note

  • Contact Oppila Support Team for lvdsmipi_<serial_no>.ko file.

  • Copy the lvdsmipi_<serial_no>.ko file from the Host PC to the USB storage device.

Step 2: Open Terminal on the Developer Kit

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 3: Navigate to Kernel Module Directory

Change the current working directory to the kernel module directory using the following command:

cd /lib/modules/5.15.148-tegra/updates/drivers/media/i2c/

Step 4: Copy Kernel Module from USB Storage

Execute the following command to copy the kernel module file from the USB storage device to the current directory:

sudo cp /media/<username>/<pendrive_name>/lvdsmipi_<serial_no>.ko lvdsmipi.ko

Replace the following placeholders with actual values:

  • <username> - Your system username
  • <pendrive_name> - The label/name of your USB storage device
  • <serial_no> - Contact Oppila Support Team for Serial Number

Configure Device Tree Overlay

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

Step 5: Open Terminal on the Developer Kit

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 6: Run the Jetson-IO Configuration Tool

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

Step 7: Navigate the 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 8: 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.