Overview

Components bought and assembled in 2020.

The WARG desktop is a tower computer with good processing power.

The WARG desktop is used to run Autonomy model training and to setup the Jetson. Other subteams may use the WARG desktop as well.

Desktop:

• Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 7 3700X: https://www.amd.com/en/support/cpu/amd-ryzen-processors/amd-ryzen-7-desktop-processors/amd-ryzen-7-3700x

• Graphics (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB VRAM: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-2060.c3310

• Memory (RAM): 16GB memory TODO FIND SPECIFICS

• Storage: 1TB WD BLUE NVME SSD: TODO FIND SPECIFICS

• Other:

  • Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K capture card: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/decklink/techspecs/W-DLK-33

Monitor: Acer FHD 24 inch 400 nit: https://www.amazon.ca/Acer-Monitor-Resolution1920x1080-response-Speaker/dp/B08CY4PCMG

Peripherals: The cheapest mouse and keyboard found on PCPartPicker: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/

Software

The WARG desktop dual boots into Windows and Ubuntu 18.04 (Linux).

Usage

Windows

Windows is used for model training: Model Training Repository

Ubuntu 18.04

Ubuntu 18.04 is required for the NVIDIA SDK Manager used to setup the Jetson. Do NOT uninstall any packages.

See: Jetson

Setup

Use the same name and password in both operating systems:

• Computer name: warg-desktop

• Username: warg

• Password: Put masking tape on the case and write the password there in marker

Windows

Install the operating system as normal.

Download and install the latest NVIDIA graphics drivers: Official NVIDIA Drivers

Download and install Python 3.8.10: Python Release Python 3.8.10

1. Include pip

2. Add Python to environment variables

3. Disable path length limit

The WARG desktop is ready to clone any of the repositories.

Ubuntu 18.04

Do not install any 3rd party drivers as the NVIDIA video drivers cause issues.

Python is not currently required.

Hardware

The Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K capture card is no longer being used.