PAL-MIPI Configuration

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

Get Configuration folder

Note:

Step 1: Open Terminal on the Developer Kit

  • Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Extract Configuration folder

unzip ~/Downloads/OPPILA_ORIN_L4T_36.5.0_INTEGRATION_PM.zip

Config folder contains :

config.sh
rc.local
dev_conf.ko
video_stream_pal.sh
video_stream_ntsc.sh
dynamic_camera_switch.sh
palmipi.ko
Driver Configuration

Step 3: Navigate to Configuration folder

cd ~/OPPILA_ORIN_L4T_36.5.0_INTEGRATION_PM

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 config script using 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 Developer Kit

  • 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 PAL-MIPI":

Select Camera PAL-MIPI

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 PAL/NTSC camera.

Reboot confirmation screen

Info

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