Change warning about using 5V inputs to a caution message in Jetson B…

…oard docs (#2074) Co-authored-by: Naomi Pentrel <[email protected]>
viamrobotics · Oct 23, 2023 · 4ba3d15 · 4ba3d15
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diff --git a/docs/components/board/jetson.md b/docs/components/board/jetson.md
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ If you have a CSI camera, follow [these instructions](/modular-resources/example
 
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-{{% alert title="CAUTION: Use 3.3V inputs and outputs" color="warning" %}}
+{{% alert title="CAUTION: Use 3.3V inputs and outputs" color="caution" %}}
 
-The jetson's GPIO pins are rated for inputs and outputs at 3.3V. Signals from encoders and sensors at even 5V can cause damage to a pin. We recommend connecting hardware that can operate and send signals at 3.3V or lower. For details, see pages 1-3 of the [Jetson Nano Developer Kit 40-Pin Expansion Header GPIO Usage Considerations Applications Note](https://developer.nvidia.com/jetson-nano-developer-kit-40-pin-expansion-header-gpio-usage-considerations-applications-note)
+The GPIO pins on Jetson boards are rated 3.3V signals. 5V signals from encoders and sensors can cause damage to a pin. We recommend selecting hardware that can operate 3.3V signals or lower. For details, see your boards specification. For the Jetson Nano, see pages 1-3 of the [Jetson Nano Developer Kit 40-Pin Expansion Header GPIO Usage Considerations Applications Note](https://developer.nvidia.com/jetson-nano-developer-kit-40-pin-expansion-header-gpio-usage-considerations-applications-note).
 
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diff --git a/docs/installation/prepare/jetson-agx-orin-setup.md b/docs/installation/prepare/jetson-agx-orin-setup.md
@@ -27,6 +27,13 @@ If you want to use a different carrier board to incorporate your Orin into your
 
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+{{% alert title="CAUTION: Use 3.3V inputs and outputs" color="caution" %}}
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+The GPIO pins on Jetson boards are rated 3.3V signals. 5V signals from encoders and sensors can cause damage to a pin. We recommend selecting hardware that can operate 3.3V signals or lower.
+For details, see your boards specification.
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 ## Hardware Requirements
 
 You need the following hardware, tools, and software to install `viam-server` on a Jetson AGX Orin with the Jetson AGX Orin Developer Kit:

diff --git a/docs/installation/prepare/jetson-nano-setup.md b/docs/installation/prepare/jetson-nano-setup.md
@@ -26,6 +26,12 @@ If you want to use a different carrier board to incorporate your Nano into your
 
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+{{% alert title="CAUTION: Use 3.3V inputs and outputs" color="caution" %}}
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+The GPIO pins on Jetson boards are rated 3.3V signals. 5V signals from encoders and sensors can cause damage to a pin. We recommend selecting hardware that can operate 3.3V signals or lower. For details, see pages 1-3 of the [Jetson Nano Developer Kit 40-Pin Expansion Header GPIO Usage Considerations Applications Note](https://developer.nvidia.com/jetson-nano-developer-kit-40-pin-expansion-header-gpio-usage-considerations-applications-note).
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 ## Hardware Requirements
 
 You need the following hardware, tools, and software to install `viam-server` on a Jetson Nano or Jetson Orin Nano: