# RB3 Gen 2 Quick Start documentation Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit to Linux, Windows^®^, and macOS^®^ host computers to explore and try out end-to-end multimedia and AI sample applications. The Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit includes two variants: Core Kit and Vision Kit. To begin, set up the device and follow the [general workflow](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/getting_started.html#general-workflow) of tasks to run sample applications. ## Get started with RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit What’s in the box Provides an overview of the RB3 Gen 2 device variants and the Core and Vision Kit components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/getting_started.html#what-is-included Get familiar with the board Shows the connector locations on the mainboard and interposer from top and bottom views. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/getting_started.html#boards-view General workflow Covers the steps required to set up the device and update the software. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/getting_started.html#general-workflow ## Set up the device Power up the device Power up the device to initiate the device setup process. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#power-up Set up debug UART Display diagnostic messages and access the device through the UART shell. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#debug-uart Verify the software version Verify the Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^ version to ensure that you’re using the latest version. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#concept-p21-rvz-qbc Connect to a network Establish an internet connection using either Ethernet or Wi-Fi. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#wifi-ubuntu Connect to SSH Facilitate secure file transfers between the host computer and the RB3 Gen 2 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#connect-ssh Connect to HDMI display Connect the HDMI display monitor to view the output of sample applications. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html#concept-wc5-hcp-4bc ## Run sample applications Run multimedia applications Shows use cases for camera, display, and video streams on the RB3 Gen 2 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/demo_app.html#concept-dwn-xbd-p1c Run AI applications Shows use cases for object detection and parallel inferencing on input streams from a camera, video file, or RTSP stream on the RB3 Gen 2 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/demo_app.html#concept-ept-xcd-p1c Develop your first application Develop applications using the Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia Product (QIMP) SDK. https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70018-51/application-development.html ## Update the software Update software using the Ubuntu host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version using the Ubuntu host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/upgrade-rb3gen2-software.html#ubuntu-software-upgrade Update software using the Windows host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version using the Windows host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/upgrade-rb3gen2-software.html#windows-software-upgrade Update software using the macOS host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version using the macOS host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/upgrade-rb3gen2-software.html#mac-software-upgrade ## FAQs FAQs Get answers to common questions about setup and configuration. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70018-253/topic/faqs.html#qsg-faqs Last Published: Dec 31, 2025 [Next Topic Get started](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70018-253/topics/getting_started.md)