EdgeKit

General

EdgeKit is a highly modular edge AI computer powered by NVIDIA® Jetson™ product family. It powers AI software solutions with a hardware platform that perfectly fits every use-case without long engineering lead times and high costs.

  • Supports NVIDIA Jetson product family (Orin Nano, and Orin NX)

  • Compatible with GMSL 2, Ethernet or CSI cameras for real-time machine vision tasks

  • Select more than 40 different options for the best use-case fit using our interactive web configurator

More information about EdgeKit: https://www.pcb-arts.com/en/edgekit

Overview

The front of the EdgeKit looks similar to this.

EdgeKit front

Depending on the configuration, some details differ. A barrel-type power supply terminal e.g. will look different but will be at the same position.

EdgeKit serial debug

The serial debugging UART of EdgeKit works with 3.3V. The pins of the debug header have following function:

Function Pin Pin Function

GND

2

4

UART TX

Force Recovery

1

3

UART RX

The UART RX of EdgeKit needs to be connected to the UART TX of the host device and vice versa. If the connection does not work, try to swap the connections.

Using the baud rate 115200, you can access the serial console of EdgeKit. In case you still get issues, make sure that the cables between the debug header and the UART converter on the other side are not too long.

Bring EdgeKit in Force Recovery mode

Turn off the EdgeKit and connect the micro USB cable to it’s flashing port. Connect the two pins GND and Force Recovery (near the User-button) of the Debug header with e.g. a jumper cable. Power the EdgeKit. It should turn on but it should not boot normally but stay in recovery mode.