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NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor

Install WendyOS on an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor over USB recovery

Jetson AGX Thor uses a dedicated USB recovery flash path. WendyOS flashes the Thor's QSPI and internal NVMe directly; no external drive is required.

What You Need

  • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit
  • USB-C data cable for your MacBook or other development machine
  • Supplied Thor power supply
  • Wendy CLI installed on your development machine

Installation Steps

Connect the Cables and Enter Recovery Mode

Start with the Thor powered off. Turn it so the back faces you; you should see all of the ports. Connect the USB-C cable from your MacBook to the right USB-C port, next to HDMI.

Plug the power-supply cable into a power outlet, then connect it to the left USB-C port on the Thor.

Turn the Thor so the front faces you. You should see three small buttons and an LED light.

  1. Press and hold the middle button.
  2. Tap the right button.
  3. Wait a moment, then release the middle button.

You should hear the fans quiet down. The Thor is now ready to flash.

Install WendyOS

Run the installer from your terminal:

sudo wendy os install

Follow the on-screen instructions. The CLI downloads a Thor flashpack, detects the Thor in USB recovery mode, and flashes QSPI plus its internal NVMe.

Boot WendyOS

After the CLI reports a successful flash, power-cycle the Thor out of recovery mode. It will boot WendyOS from internal storage; leave the data-capable USB-C cable connected to your computer.

Discover Your Device

Wait 1-2 minutes for WendyOS to boot, then run:

wendy discover
The Wendy CLI listing a discovered NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor on the network

Your Thor is ready for development. See Discovering Devices to learn more.

Next Steps

Build and deploy your first app with the Python Hello World Guide.

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