Description The Waveshare Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit is a compact Jetson Nano development kit for entry-level edge AI, computer vision, AI IoT, smart cameras, robotics learning, and embedded AI prototyping. Waveshare-21802 combines a Jetson Nano 4GB module with 16GB eMMC storage, a Lite carrier board, heatsink, 64GB TF card, and card reader for a streamlined Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit platform. The Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit keeps the core NVIDIA Jetson Nano AI capability while using a simplified carrier board design. Compared with larger Jetson Nano development kits, the Lite version reduces the interface count, keeps useful developer I/O, adds onboard power and reset buttons, supports TF card boot and TF storage expansion, and provides a compact development path for projects that do not require every full-size carrier-board interface. Built around the NVIDIA Maxwell GPU with 128 CUDA cores and a quad-core Arm Cortex-A57 CPU, the Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit supports NVIDIA JetPack SDK workflows for CUDA, computer vision, deep learning, multimedia, and embedded Linux development. It is a practical edge AI development kit when a project needs Jetson Nano performance, onboard eMMC storage, CSI camera input, USB connectivity, and a cost-effective Lite baseboard. Features Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit: compact Waveshare development kit based on the Jetson Nano 4GB module with 16GB eMMC. Lite carrier board: simplified baseboard for cost-effective Jetson Nano development and embedded AI prototyping. 16GB eMMC storage: onboard eMMC on the Jetson Nano module for stable system image storage. TF card support: TF card slot on the expansion board supports TF boot and TF storage expansion. NVIDIA Maxwell GPU: 128 NVIDIA CUDA cores accelerate AI inference, computer vision, and multimedia workloads. 4GB LPDDR4 memory: suitable for entry-level edge AI development kit workloads and sensor processing. Developer I/O: includes 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x MIPI CSI camera connector, power button, and reset button on the Lite baseboard. NVIDIA JetPack SDK support: works with Jetson Linux, CUDA, AI libraries, computer vision, and accelerated multimedia workflows. Specifications SKU Waveshare-21802 Product Waveshare Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit Jetson Module Jetson Nano Module, 4GB version with 16GB eMMC GPU NVIDIA Maxwell architecture with 128 NVIDIA CUDA cores CPU Quad-core Arm Cortex-A57 MPCore processor Memory 4GB LPDDR4 Storage 16GB eMMC on module; TF card expansion and TF boot support on Lite baseboard USB 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 Camera 1x MIPI CSI camera connector Controls Onboard power button and reset button Software NVIDIA JetPack SDK, Jetson Linux, CUDA, AI libraries, and accelerated multimedia Kit Type Lite development kit with simplified carrier-board interface set Applications Entry-level Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit learning and embedded AI prototyping. Image classification, object detection, segmentation, and speech processing projects. CSI camera projects such as face recognition, license plate recognition, and AI vision demos. AI IoT gateways, smart cameras, small robotics platforms, and compact edge AI development kit builds. NVIDIA JetPack SDK software testing before moving to a custom Jetson Nano carrier design. Product List 1 JETSON-NANO-LITE-DEV-KIT carrier, Jetson Nano module, and heatsink 1 64GB TF Card 1 Card Reader Other Content Lite version note: The Waveshare Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit uses a simplified carrier board with fewer interfaces than the regular Jetson Nano development kit, while keeping the Jetson Nano module's core AI capability. Boot and storage note: The Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit includes a Jetson Nano module with 16GB eMMC and also supports TF boot and TF storage expansion on the Lite baseboard. Verify the boot image and storage method before deployment. Integration note: Confirm camera compatibility, USB peripheral needs, power supply, thermal setup, TF card image, and NVIDIA JetPack SDK version before using the Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit in a project. Selection note: Choose the Waveshare Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit when an edge AI development kit needs Jetson Nano performance, 16GB eMMC, TF card flexibility, CSI camera input, and a compact Lite baseboard. Resources Waveshare JETSON-NANO-LITE-DEV-KIT Wiki NVIDIA Jetson Nano Overview NVIDIA JetPack SDK NVIDIA Jetson Download Center FAQ What is Waveshare-21802? Waveshare-21802 is the Waveshare Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit, a compact edge AI development kit with Jetson Nano module, Lite carrier board, heatsink, 64GB TF card, and card reader. Is this only a carrier board? No. This SKU is described as the Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit, including the carrier board with Jetson Nano module and kit accessories. How is the Lite kit different from the regular Jetson Nano dev kit? The Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit uses a simplified baseboard with fewer interfaces, while retaining the Jetson Nano module's core AI performance. Does it support TF boot? Yes. Official materials state that the Lite baseboard supports TF boot and TF card storage expansion. Does it support NVIDIA JetPack SDK? Yes. The Jetson Nano Lite Dev Kit supports NVIDIA JetPack SDK workflows including Jetson Linux, CUDA, computer vision, deep learning libraries, and multimedia APIs.