NoMachine Login

You can install NoMachine on your PC and then remotely connect to the Radxa board using NoMachine.

Install NoMachine on PC

Visit the NoMachine official website to download the installation package for your operating system.

Windows

Installation Steps

1. Run the Installer

Run the nomachine_xxx.exe installation package as administrator.

2. Welcome Screen

Click Next to proceed to the next step.

3. Language and License Agreement

Select your preferred language and accept the license agreement, then click Next to proceed.

4. Choose Installation Location

It is recommended to select the default installation location, then click Next to start the installation.

5. Installation Process

Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Complete Installation

Click Finish to complete the installation.

Linux

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory containing the NoMachine installation package
2. Run the following command to install NoMachine:

Linux$

sudo dpkg -i nomachine_xxx.deb

After installation is complete, you need to restart the system.

Install NoMachine on Radxa Board

Install and configure NoMachine on dragon-q8b.

Download NoMachine

Visit the NoMachine official website to download the Linux version for ARM architecture.

Install NoMachine

1. Open the terminal and navigate to the directory containing the NoMachine installation package
2. Run the following command to install NoMachine:

radxa@dragon-q8b$

sudo dpkg -i nomachine_xxx.deb

Download Tip

If you are logged into the board system via serial port or SSH, you can use the wget command to download the NoMachine installation package: Replace <download_url> with the download URL for the corresponding version from the NoMachine official website.

radxa@dragon-q8b$

wget <download_url>

Configure Virtual Display

Modify the configuration file so that NoMachine can work properly without a physical display:

radxa@dragon-q8b$

sudo nano /usr/NX/etc/node.cfg

Change PhysicalDisplays :0 to PhysicalDisplays :1 in the file, then save it.

Restart System

Restart the system to apply all configurations.

radxa@dragon-q8b$

sudo reboot

Using NoMachine Remote Connection

Connect to Radxa Board

1. Open the NoMachine software on your PC
2. The software will automatically scan for NoMachine devices on the same local network
3. Find the corresponding Radxa board device and click Connect to establish the connection

Login to System

Enter the username and password of the board, then click OK to login.

Remote Desktop Connection Successful

After successful login, a NoMachine window will pop up on your PC, displaying the desktop environment of the Radxa board. You can now remotely control the board.