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Getting Started
This guide gets you started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP.
Getting Started with the NXP iMX8QM-MEK Image
This guide describes how to get started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP and the Sensor Framework NXP iMX8QM-MEK reference image.
Use the Reference Image
The reference image can help you understand how to build an embedded system using the Sensor Framework or to experiment with sample applications.
Connect cameras and sensors
You can connect various cameras and sensors to your NXP iMX8QM-MEK to use live video feeds and live sensor data. You can also connect GigE Vision-compliant cameras to run with the image.

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QNX Software Development Platform
QNX SDP is a cross-compiling and debugging environment, including an IDE and command-line tools, for building binary images and programs for target boards running QNX Neutrino 7.1.
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  - Getting Started
    This guide gets you started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP.
    - Getting Started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP
      The Sensor Framework for QNX SDP is built on the QNX Neutrino RTOS, which is a highly available, secure, realtime operating system.
    - Understanding Reference Images
      The Sensor Framework reference images can help you quickly evaluate features or provide a starting point for developing your embedded systems and experimenting with various features.
    - Getting Started with the NXP iMX8QM-MEK Image
      This guide describes how to get started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP and the Sensor Framework NXP iMX8QM-MEK reference image.
      - About the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP
        The Sensor Framework add-on component helps you to develop applications that use cameras and sensors.
      - Install and Boot the Reference Image
        Platform-specific reference images offer a quick and convenient way to install a running system on a target board.
      - Use the Reference Image
        The reference image can help you understand how to build an embedded system using the Sensor Framework or to experiment with sample applications.
        Connect to the reference image
        You can use ssh to connect to your image after you have it running on the NXP iMX8QM-MEK.
        Run sample applications
        The reference image includes multiple sample applications that allow you to experiment and see how various features run.
        Connect cameras and sensors
        You can connect various cameras and sensors to your NXP iMX8QM-MEK to use live video feeds and live sensor data. You can also connect GigE Vision-compliant cameras to run with the image.
        Configure cameras and sensors on the reference image
        The reference image is configured to boot the Camera MUX example application. If you change your hardware configuration because you want to run another application, you often must change the sensor configuration file and the order in which SLM starts different services.
        Modify the system to run a custom application
        The default application that the reference image starts is the ADAS example application. You can change the configuration to start a different example application or a custom one that you built.
      - Troubleshoot Common Issues
    - Getting Started with the Renesas R-Car V3H Videobox miniPLUS Image
      This guide describes how to get started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP and the Renesas R-Car V3H Videobox (miniPLUS) (simply referred to as the R-Car V3H in this guide) reference image.
    - Getting Started with the VMware Image
      This guide describes how to get started with the Sensor Framework for QNX SDP and the VMware reference image.
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- System Security Guide
  The QNX System Security Guide is intended for both system integrators who are responsible for the security of a QNX Neutrino RTOS system and developers who want to create a QNX Neutrino resource manager free from vulnerabilities.
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The QNX Hypervisor allows you to run multiple OSs on a target system so you can separate critical and non-critical functions, support a wide variety of applications, and reduce hardware costs.
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QNX Software in the Cloud enables developers to use the QNX software in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure (Azure).
QNX Advanced Virtualization Frameworks User's Guide
This User's Guide is aimed at all systems integrators and developers who want to design and build embedded systems using the QNX Advanced Virtualization Frameworks.
Typographical Conventions, Support, and Licensing
This section describes the typographical conventions used throughout the documentation and explains how to obtain technical support.

Connect cameras and sensors

You can connect various cameras and sensors to your NXP iMX8QM-MEK to use live video feeds and live sensor data. You can also connect GigE Vision-compliant cameras to run with the image.

After you connect your cameras and sensors to the NXP iMX8QM-MEK, you must make configuration changes. Depending on the hardware that you connect, custom SLM and sensor configuration files may be needed. For more information, see the Configure cameras and sensors on the reference image topic.

Connect the OV5640 camera to the NXP iMX8QM-MEK

You can connect a single OV5640 camera to your board.

Figure 1NXP iMX8QM-MEK connected to a single OV5640 camera

Connect multiple OV10635 cameras to the NXP iMX8QM-MEK

You can connect up to four OV10635 cameras to your board.

Figure 2NXP iMX8QM-MEK connected to up to four OV10635 cameras

Connect USB cameras to the NXP iMX8QM-MEK

You can connect USB cameras to your board using a USB type C connector found near the SD card slot.

Figure 3NXP iMX8QM-MEK with the USB type C connector indicated with a red arrow

Connect GigE cameras

You can connect GigE cameras (also known as network cameras and IP cameras) that are compliant to the GigE Vision standard. The camera doesn't need to be connected to your target, but it must be connected to the same network as your target.

Page updated: March 12, 2026