RC2014 Classic II

£14.00£73.00

  • Z80 based modular computer
  • 32k RAM with BASIC and SCM
  • 6 pin FTDI compatible header
  • 8 slot RC2014 Standard Bus backplane
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Description

The RC2014 Classic II Z80 Computer Kit is the evolution of the original RC2014 Classic. It is a modular Z80 based retro computer kit which evokes the spirit of home computers in the late 70s and computer revolution of the early 80s. It is not a clone of anything specific, but there are suggestions of the ZX81, UK101, S100, Superboard II and Apple I in there.

Specification

  • Z80 CPU
  • 8k ROM with Microsoft BASIC and SCM Monitor ROM
  • 32k RAM
  • 7.3728 Mhz
  • 6 pin FTDI compatible header
  • Connect over TTL serial at 115,200bps
  • 8 slot backplane with 3 free slots
  • RC2014 Standard Bus for use with many RC2014 compatible modules
  • Power from FTDI cable or 5v barrel jack
  • Low profile (half height) module form factor

Classic vs Classic ][

The original RC2014 Classic was designed in 2014, and having sold over 1000 units, has been the most popular kit in the RC2014 lineup to date. Whilst it is a great kit, there are opportunities for improvement. The RC2014 Classic II Z80 computer kit uses a consistent module form factor for all modules, all oriented the same way around. The PCB layout is electrically and visually better, with a generous smattering of decoupling capacitors. It comes with a better assembly guide, and easier to follow schematics too!

Expansion

The core modules take up 5 out of the 8 slots on the backplane. This gives you 3 slots of expandability for things like a Digital I/O Module, or a Pi Zero Serial Terminal. If you want to take things to the next level, consider the CP/M Upgrade Kit to boost memory to 64k and add compact flash storage.

Kit Options

  • PCB Only (No backplane) – Just the CPU, ROM, RAM, Serial and Clock/Reset PCB
  • PCB Only (Inc backplane) – Full set of all 6 PCBs
  • Full Kit – All PCBs, headers, sockets, passive components, ICs and printed assembly guide

Documentation

Bill of materials

Additional information

Weight 250 g
Dimensions 180 × 180 × 20 mm
Kit Level

PCB Only (No backplane), PCB Only (with backplane), Full kit

Include 5v USB CDC Adapter

Yes inlcude 5v USB CDC Adapter, No thanks

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