RETROLAB // DIY EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER

Solder demon

We start with Motorola 68010 and evolve toward a universal learning platform for 8-bit and 16-bit CPUs.

Be among the first 100 builders.

Rosco

The Beginning — ROSCO

It all starts with ROSCO‑M68K — an open‑source retro computer kit based on Motorola 68010. Designed to teach system programming, hardware interfaces, and real computing architecture.

[CPU]──[RAM]──[ROM]
    │
    └──[UART]──[Host PC]
  • CPU: Motorola 68010
  • RAM / ROM
  • UART / GPIO
  • SD‑slot

“The foundation stone of our open learning computer ecosystem.”

rosco big

The Vision - Beyond One CPU

A modular educational computer platform supporting multiple CPUs - from Motorola 68010 to Intel 8086, Zilog Z80 and beyond. One board, many architectures.

Small-batch, hands-on kits built from vintage chips sourced on secondary markets. Not mass production - a learning movement.

Motorola 68010 CPU
Motorola 68010
16-bit CISC processor used in early Macs and Atari ST
Zilog Z80 CPU
Zilog Z80
Powers the ZX Spectrum, MSX, and Game Boy
Intel 8080/8086 CPUs
Intel 8080/8086
The foundation of modern x86 architecture
MOS 6502 CPU
MOS 6502
Heart of Apple II, NES, and Commodore 64

Learn by Building

🔩 Assemble

From components to a working board. Solder, wire, and power up.

💾 Program

Write bootloaders and drivers. Talk to memory, UART, and GPIO.

⚙️ Understand

Interrupts, buses, addressing, timing — real computing without abstractions.

Join the Early Wave

We’re building the next generation of learning computers. The first 100 builders get early access kits and help shape the platform.

On submit: you’ll see a green confirmation. No spam — just early builder updates.

Solder Demon — educational retro platform & DIY computer