# Qualcomm Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit user guide – Ubuntu
Identify and understand components, layout, hardware connectors, DIP switches, and GPIOs in the Qualcomm Dragonwing^™^ RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit.
To set up the Development Kit and flash the software, see the [Qualcomm Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit quickstart – Ubuntu](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-90441-1/qsg-landing-page.html).
## Introduction
What’s in the box
Provides an overview of the Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit variants and their components.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/introduction.html#unbox-kit
## Hardware overview
Get familiar with the board
Watch a video about the Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit architecture and board.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#rb3-board-overview
[LEDs and buttons](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#leds-buttons)
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https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#leds-buttons
[Connectors](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#connectors)
Familiarize yourself with the connectors and ports on the mainboard.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#connectors
[Vision mezzanine](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#vision-mezzanine)
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> Learn about the key components and connectors on the mainboard and Vision mezzanine.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#vision-mezzanine
[Sensors](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#sensors)
Learn about the sensor types, placement, part numbers, and other details about the sensors available on mainboard and Vision mezzanine.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#sensors
[Ethernet](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#ethernet)
Learn about the Ethernet interface and connectors on the interposer board.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#ethernet
[Mainboard RF antennas](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#mainboard-rf-antennas)
Understand the types of antennas supported on the mainboard.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_hardware_overview.html#mainboard-rf-antennas
## Power cycle
Mainboard power
Power up the Development Kit to initiate the setup process.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_mainboard_power.html#mainboard-power
## Emergency download mode
EDL mode
Run sample applications using an integrated application development environment for Qualcomm development kits.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/rb3_gen2_force_edl_mode.html#edl
## References
[Low-speed and high-speed expansion connectors](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#ls-hs-connectors)
Shows the low-speed (LS) and high-speed (HS) connector locations, GPIOs, and pin numbers.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#ls-hs-connectors
[DIP switches](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#dip-switches)
Shows the DIP switch location and description of functionality.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#dip-switches
[Custom camera sensor](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#custom-camera-sensor)
Connect a custom camera sensor with the Dragonwing RB3 Gen 2 development kit.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#custom-camera-sensor
[Reference designs and related documents](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#rel-docs)
Find reference designs, schematics, and documents.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#rel-docs
[Acronyms and terms](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#acronyms-and-terms)
List of acronyms and terms used in this document.
https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-251/topic/references.html#acronyms-and-terms
Last Published: Aug 13, 2025
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