ROSCO M68K — SMD Assembled Edition (Type-C Power Only)

This SMD variant includes a USB Type-C connector for power input, offering a cleaner and more modern form factor.

To reduce the overall cost, the USB-C port is power-only — there is no USB-UART bridge, so UART communication works exclusively through the dedicated serial header.

⚡ Important Power Note

Because the board does not include a USB-C negotiation/handshake chip, not all USB-C chargers will work.

Many modern smartphone chargers expect proper USB-C power negotiation and will not supply power.

Powering from a computer’s USB-C port works correctly.

“Dumb” USB-C power adapters (that don’t require negotiation) will also work normally.

This board is ideal for users who want a fully assembled rosco_m68k experience without soldering, while keeping costs accessible.

Key Features

- Fully assembled — no soldering required

- SMD layout for a compact and durable build

- USB Type-C for power input only

- UART available through the serial header

- Based on the Motorola 68010 architecture

- Compatible with standard rosco_m68k firmware and expansions