Connect the NVMe SSD to Your Computer

Using an NVMe SSD to USB-C adapter, connect your NVMe SSD into the adapter and then the USB-C end to your MacBook.

On macOS you'll be presented with a permission dialog to use the adapter. Press Allow.

Install WendyOS

Use the wendy CLI to install the operating system:

wendy os install

Select NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and then select your drive. You'll begin a process of downloading a copy of WendyOS to your hard drive. This could take a while but soon you'll be prompted to put WendyOS on the NVMe SSD.

You'll need to enter your user's administrator password for this to continue.

Install the NVMe SSD into Your Jetson

Remove the NVMe SSD from your computer and insert it into your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano on the M.2 slot on the bottom of the board.

Connect the Jetson to Your Computer

Connect your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano to your computer using a USB-C cable. This will allow you to deploy and manage apps on your device.

Power On the Device

With the supplied power supply, insert the power into the power slot on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and then plug into a power source like your wall outlet.

Discover Your Device

Wait 1-2 minutes after powering on your Jetson to allow WendyOS to fully boot. Then run:

wendy discover
# Set this device as your default
wendy device set-default

You should see your NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano appear in the list of discovered devices.

Your device is now ready for development! For more information on device discovery and configuration, see Discovering Devices.