SIMCom SIM8230G & NVIDIA Jetson

Developer Kit

Connect the SIMCom SIM8230G to the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano using a Monogoto SIM and the Monogoto Connectivity SDK. The modem is automatically detected and can be configured as either the primary or backup WAN connection.

Prerequisites

• NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit

• M.2-to-USB adapter

• SIMCom SIM8230G RedCap module

• Monogoto cellular SIM

• LTE/5G antenna

Access the Jetson

Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano.

After the Ubuntu desktop loads, open the Terminal application from the desktop

Remote access using SSH

Alternatively, connect to the Jetson remotely from a computer on the same local network

ssh <user>@<JETSON_IP>         # e.g. ssh jetson@192.168.10.x

Install the Monogoto Connectivity SDK

Run the following command on the Jetson:

curl -fsSL https://gitlab.com/monogoto-labs/jetson-sdk/-/raw/main/jetson_tool.sh | sudo bash

Verify the SDK Installation

The installation enables the dashboard and connectivity monitoring services. Run the following command to verify the SDK installation and view the available network interfaces:

monogoto-connect status

Connect the SIM8230G USB Adapter

• Insert the Monogoto SIM into the adapter.

• Install the SIMCom SIM8230G RedCap module in the M.2-to-USB adapter.

• Connect the LTE/5G antenna.

• Connect the USB adapter to the NVIDIA Jetson.

Configure the Cellular Connection

Replace <APN> with the APN assigned to the SIM’s Things Group in the Monogoto Hub.

Run the following command the first time you connect a new physical module

sudo monogoto-connect up --apn data.mono

Open the dashboard

From a computer connected to the same local network, open

http://<JETSON_IP>:8181

Useful Links

• Jetson Orin Nano developer kit - Datasheet

• Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit - User Guide

• Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit - Developer Guide

• JetPack SDK Downloads and Notes

• Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit

• Adapter designed for Jetson Orin Nano