Error when Installing Driver IMX519 with Jetson Orin Nano

Issue Overview

Users are experiencing an error while attempting to install the IMX519 driver for the Arducam Quad-cam and Camarray Hat on the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit. The issue arises during the installation process, specifically when executing a Bash script intended to configure the driver.

The error message indicates that the system cannot find the Device Tree Blob (DTB) for the NVIDIA Orin Nano Developer Kit, leading to a RuntimeError. The specific error trace is as follows:

RuntimeError: No DTB found for NVIDIA Orin Nano Developer Kit!

This problem occurs consistently during the installation of the arducam-nvidia-l4t-kernel package, which is critical for enabling camera functionality. The impact of this issue is significant, as it prevents users from utilizing the camera hardware, thereby limiting the development and testing capabilities of their projects.

Possible Causes

• Hardware Incompatibility: The Jetson Orin Nano may not be fully compatible with the specific version of the IMX519 driver being installed.

• Missing Device Tree Blob (DTB): The error explicitly states that no DTB was found for the board, indicating that necessary configuration files may be missing or incorrectly specified.

• Software Bugs: There may be bugs in the driver installation script or in the driver itself that lead to this error.

• Configuration Errors: Incorrect configurations in either hardware setup or software settings could lead to this issue.

• Driver Issues: The version of the arducam-nvidia-l4t-kernel package may not support the Jetson Orin Nano.

• User Errors: Misconfigurations during setup or installation could also contribute to this problem.

Troubleshooting Steps, Solutions & Fixes

1. Verify Hardware Compatibility:

   • Ensure that your Arducam Quad-cam and Camarray Hat are compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit.
   • Check for any specific requirements or limitations in the product documentation.

2. Check for Missing DTB Files:

   • Navigate to /boot/dtb/ and confirm whether a DTB file for the Jetson Orin Nano exists.
   • If missing, consider downloading or generating a compatible DTB file from NVIDIA’s official resources.

3. Update Software Packages:

   • Run the following commands to update your system and installed packages:

     sudo apt update
     sudo apt upgrade
     

4. Reinstall Driver:

   • Attempt to reinstall the arducam-nvidia-l4t-kernel package using:

     sudo dpkg -i arducam-nvidia-l4t-kernel*.deb
     

   • Monitor for any errors during installation.

5. Review Installation Script:

   • Check if there are any updates or patches available for the installation script located at /opt/arducam/jetson-io/config-by-hardware.py.
   • Look for community discussions or updates from Arducam regarding known issues with this script.

6. Contact Vendor Support:

   • If issues persist, reach out to Arducam support at [email protected] with detailed error logs and system specifications.

7. Testing Alternative Configurations:

   • If possible, test with different versions of JetPack or other supported configurations that may resolve compatibility issues.

8. Best Practices:

   • Always ensure you are using compatible versions of drivers and hardware.
   • Keep your system updated with the latest patches and firmware upgrades.
   • Regularly back up your configurations before making significant changes.

By following these steps, users should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve issues related to installing the IMX519 driver on their Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit.