# Getting started Get started  [What’s in the box](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/getting_started.html#what-is-included)  [Core and Vision Kits](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/getting_started.html#core-vision-kits) Set up your host machine  [Ubuntu host](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#ubuntu-machine)  [Windows host](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#win-machine)  [macOS host](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#mac-machine) Run sample applications  [Multimedia applications](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/demo_app.html#link-mm-apps)  [AI applications](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/demo_app.html#link-ai-apps)  [Develop your first application](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-51/application-development.html) Manage user accounts  [Change the default root password](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#change-root-pass)  [Create a non-root user account](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#non-root-acc) Additional setup  [Install QUD on Linux host](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#install-qud)  [Install ADB](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#install-adb)  [Update USB and Ethernet controller firmware](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#usb-firmware)  [Provision UFS](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#provision-ufs)  [Flash CDT](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/additional_setup.html#flash-cdt) Important - The commands in this guide are compatible with Qualcomm Linux 1.3. - You must ensure that the following software versions are used: > > > - Qualcomm Linux 1.3 > - Qualcomm AI SDK 2.29 > - TensorFlow Lite (TFLite) 2.16.1 (also referred to as Lite Runtime or LiteRT) > > > > To verify your current versions and upgrade the software, see [Check Qualcomm Linux version](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#concept-p21-rvz-qbc). Note This guide applies to Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^ Release 1.3. For Qualcomm Linux Release 1.2, see [here](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-253/getting_started.html?vproduct=1601111740013072&versionId=35c3bc73-6ae0-4179-b66b-a01844b5a87f). This Quick Start Guide is intended for setting up the Qualcomm^®^ RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit to experience end-to-end multimedia and AI applications in a Linux-based environment. Additionally, this guide provides instructions on how to establish essential communication with hosts running Linux, Windows^®^, and macOS^®^. Note Qualcomm Linux allows you to develop applications for all SoCs listed at [Hardware SoCs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-115/soc.html). Different development kits support specific SoCs. This Quick Start Guide applies to QCS6490 and QCS5430. **Video: Introduction to RB3 Gen 2** ## What’s in the box The Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit is available in two variants: the Core Kit and the Vision Kit.  **Video: RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit unboxing and setup** Table: RB3 Gen 2 Kit components | Core Kit | Vision Kit | | --- | --- | |
Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 mainboard
System on module (SoM) + interposer
Power supply (12 V)
USB-A to USB-C cable
2 speakers
Pick tool to help access DIP switches
Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Core Kit
Qualcomm Vision mezzanine board
IMX577 camera
OV9282 tracking camera