Tutorials

NEPI tutorials

Step-by-step guides from first connection to building complete edge AI and automation applications.

Getting Started

Connect your hardware, configure your system, and run your first AI inference.

Quick Start: Camera to AI

Connect a USB camera to a NEPI device, enable it, and run an AI detection model in minutes.

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Connecting and Setup

Configure your PC, connect to your NEPI device over Ethernet or WiFi, and access the browser interface.

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File System and Storage

Access the NEPI file system via SSH and network shares. Manage AI models, automation scripts, and saved data.

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Saving and Accessing Data

Configure data capture, monitor storage, and access collected sensor data and AI outputs.

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License Management

Install and manage NEPI software licenses across your devices.

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Updates, Backup and Recovery

Update NEPI software, back up system configurations, and recover from issues.

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Hardware Interfacing

Connect and configure sensors, actuators, and control systems through NEPI's driver framework.

Imaging Sensors (IDX)

Connect USB and IP cameras, configure resolution and frame rate, and view live image streams.

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Pan and Tilt (PTX)

Control pan/tilt actuators through NEPI's PTX driver interface for camera positioning and tracking.

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Lights and Strobes (LSX)

Control lighting systems for inspection, photography, and signaling applications.

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Navigation Systems (NavPose)

Interface with GPS, IMU, and INS systems for position, orientation, and heading data.

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Robotic Control (RBX)

Connect to robotic control systems including ArduPilot for vehicle and manipulator control.

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Applications and AI

Use NEPI's built-in applications and train custom AI models for your use case.

Built-In Applications

Use the AI, Automation, ONVIF, and Image Viewer applications that ship with NEPI.

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Custom AI Model Training

Collect training data, label images, train detection models, and deploy them to your NEPI device.

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Advanced

Build from source, customize the platform, and configure Docker deployments.

Developer Customization

Build NEPI from source code, customize the file system and RUI, set up Docker containers, and configure NTP time syncing.

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