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ROSCO M68K — DIY Retro Computer Kit (THT Version)
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SKU: rosco-m68k-through-hole-kit

ROSCO M68K — DIY Retro Computer Kit (THT Version)

ROSCO M68K is a DIY kit for building an educational retro computer based on the Motorola 68010 CPU. All components use through-hole technology, making the kit accessible even for those who are new to soldering. It is a solid platform for understanding core computer concepts such as memory, buses, clocking, firmware, bootloaders, and low-level programming.

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In Stock: 20
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Components in this kit are genuine vintage parts — most are 30+ years old. The CPU may have surface scratches, and other ICs may have worn or faded markings. This is normal for chips of this age and does not affect functionality. All components are tested and verified working

Overview

Ships worldwide

The kit includes the PCB, all required chips and components, as well as access to firmware, documentation, and open-source ROSCO M68K resources. Once assembled, you get a fully functional system that can be used via UART, programmed with custom software, and explored as a hands-on implementation of the classic 68K architecture.

Each kit is tested before shipping, and selected modules are pre-flashed. This is a practical build-it-yourself system that can be assembled in a single evening, resulting in a working retro computer built entirely by you.

Components

Capacitors

4
Ceramic
100nF • C2.5-3
Qty: 22
Electrolytic
100µF • E2.5-5
Qty: 7
Electrolytic
470µF • E3.5-10
Qty: 1
Ceramic
7pF • C2.5-3
Qty: 2

Resistors

6
4.7 kOhm
4.7 kOhm
Qty: 12
10 kOhm
10 kOhm
Qty: 2
1.2 kOhm
1.2 kOhm
Qty: 1
330 Ohm
330 Ohm
Qty: 4
270 Ohm
270 Ohm
Qty: 1
2.2 kOhm
2.2 kOhm
Qty: 1

LEDs

2
Green
LED5MM • Green
Qty: 2
Red
LED5MM • Red
Qty: 2

Oscillators

2
Quartz Crystal
HC49
Qty: 1
Oscillator 10 MHz
5H8ET-10.000
Qty: 1

Integrated Circuits

5
CPU Main Processor
DIP64 • MC68010P10
Qty: 1
PLD/Logic Matrix
DIP24 • ATF22V10C
Qty: 4
UART Controller
PLCC44 • SCC68681C1A44
Qty: 1
Priority Encoder
DIP16 • 74LS148
Qty: 1
Timer
DIP8 • 555N
Qty: 1

Memory

2
Flash ROM
DIP32 • SST39SF040
Qty: 2
SRAM 512KB
DIP32 • AS6C4008-55PCN
Qty: 2

Sockets

6
DIL64
MC68010
Qty: 1
DIL24
ATF22V10C
Qty: 4
PLCC44 Socket
XR68C681
Qty: 1
DIL16
74LS148
Qty: 1
DIL08
555N
Qty: 1
DIL32
ROM/RAM
Qty: 4

Connectors & Switches

5
Jumper Header
Qty: 4
Expansion Bus
Qty: 1
Conn_01x06
Qty: 1
PWR Header
Qty: 1
Tactile Switch
B3F-10XX
Qty: 1