IMX219 Camera Configuration Issue on Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit

Issue Overview

Users of the Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit are experiencing difficulties when attempting to use IMX219 cameras with their system. Specifically, the issue manifests when trying to list video devices or capture video using GStreamer commands. The problem occurs on a freshly flashed and setup Orin Nano Dev running Jetpack 6, with CUDA 12.2.140, cuDNN 8.9.4.25, TensorRT 8.6.2.3, VPI 3.0.10, Vulkan 1.3.204, and OpenCV 4.8.0. The user has two IMX219 cameras connected: an IMX219 77 on port 0 and an IMX219 160 on port 1.

Possible Causes

1. Incorrect camera port configuration: The system may not recognize the cameras due to improper port setup.
2. Missing or outdated drivers: The necessary camera drivers might not be installed or may be outdated.
3. Software conflicts: Incompatibilities between the installed software versions and the camera hardware.
4. Hardware connection issues: Loose or faulty connections between the cameras and the Jetson board.
5. Insufficient system permissions: The user may lack the necessary permissions to access the camera devices.

Troubleshooting Steps, Solutions & Fixes

1. Reconfigure camera ports:
   The most effective solution, as reported by the user, is to reconfigure the camera ports using the Jetson IO tool. Follow these steps:

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

   Use the interactive menu to reconfigure the ports for your IMX219 cameras. This process ensures that the system recognizes and properly configures the connected cameras.

2. Verify camera connections:
   Double-check that both IMX219 cameras are securely connected to their respective ports (port 0 and port 1) on the Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit.

3. Update Jetson software:
   Ensure that you have the latest updates for your Jetson system. Run the following commands:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade
   

4. Install required packages:
   Make sure you have the necessary packages installed for camera support:

   sudo apt install v4l-utils
   

5. Check camera device visibility:
   After reconfiguring the ports, run the following command to check if the cameras are now visible:

   v4l2-ctl --list-devices
   

   You should see entries for your IMX219 cameras.

6. Test camera functionality:
   Try capturing video using the GStreamer command provided earlier:

   gst-launch-1.0 nvarguscamerasrc ! \
   'video/x-raw(memory:NVMM), width=(int)1920, height=(int)1080, \
   format=(string)NV12, framerate=(fraction)30/1' ! nvvidconv ! \
   video/x-raw, format=I420 ! x264enc ! \
   h264parse ! qtmux ! filesink \
   location=output.mp4 -e
   

   If successful, this should create a video file named output.mp4.

7. Check system logs:
   If issues persist, examine the system logs for any camera-related errors:

   dmesg | grep -i camera
   

8. Verify camera module compatibility:
   Ensure that your IMX219 camera modules are compatible with the Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit. Consult the official NVIDIA documentation for a list of supported camera modules.

9. Consider a system reflash:
   If all else fails, consider reflashing your Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit with the latest JetPack image, ensuring you follow all steps in the official setup guide.

By following these steps, most users should be able to resolve issues with IMX219 cameras on their Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kit. If problems persist, consider reaching out to NVIDIA’s official support channels or community forums for further assistance.