Meet your rosco_m68k®
Unleash the full power of late '80s and early '90s computing with the rosco_m68k® - the 16/32-bit blast from the past that delivers all the nostalgia with none of the headaches!
PCBs available now from just £49.99!
* With optional Xosera add-on, additional purchase required
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Fun and easy to build
Get ready to unleash your inner maker with the rosco_m68k®!
Crafted from the ground up for an unbeatable build experience, this four-layer board provides ample room for all components, free of frustrating fiddly bits.
Using only premium, state-of-the-art PCB fabrication, we ensure every board is a pleasure to solder, giving you the perfect foundation for your next great project. And since all the annoying tiny parts are pre-assembled in our factory, you get to dive right into soldering the fun stuff.
New to electronics? No problem! Our detailed build guide has you covered with simple, beginner-friendly tips, making the process easy and exciting from start to finish. All you need to get started is a soldering iron and some solder (we recommend lead-free, 0.8-1mm diameter)—and you're on your way to building a one-of-a-kind retro computer!
Designed for hacking
Once your new computer is up and running, our powerful software ecosystem makes it a snap to dive into hacking!
Simply connect to your PC or Mac with the built-in USB-C serial ports, launch a terminal emulator like Minicom, and you’re ready to roll. The onboard SD-card support & serial bootloader, along with a wealth of demo and sample programs, means you’ll be exploring your new machine's potential the moment the solder cools.
Building code for the rosco_m68k® is a breeze with our dedicated Homebrew tap*, providing a full, modern C/C++ toolchain, prepped and ready to use right out of the box. With seamless GDB support and a custom MAME® fork designed specifically for the rosco_m68k, debugging is a streamlined experience on both emulated and real hardware.
And just like our hardware, every line of our code is open source. Explore, modify, and share on GitHub—this is your playground!
Stunning Graphics & Sound
Upgrade your rosco_m68k® with the optional Xosera video add-on from XarkLabs and bring jaw-dropping, retro 90's visuals right to your modern flatscreen
Engineered specifically for the rosco_m68k® by XarkLabs, Xosera pairs seamlessly with your rosco_m68k® thanks to our custom interface board designed by @0xTJ.
With on-board support for DVI output (via standard HDMI connector) and 3.5mm audio line-out jack, you’ll be unlocking Amiga-inspired graphics and a truly classic video experience.
Get ready to bring the vibrant spirit of retro computing to life, only with the rosco_m68k®!
The Xosera add-on is a powerhouse of retro-style graphics and sound, featuring a fully-equipped blitter, a pixel-synchronized co-processor (aka Copper), 128KiB of dedicated video RAM, and four independent PCM audio channels. It’s designed to bring stunning visuals and immersive audio that redefine what's possible in vintage computing.
Plus, with complete video terminal functionality straight out of the box, and the upcoming rosco_m68k® Keyboard (currently in limited release), you’ll soon have everything you need for a fully standalone, authentic retro computing experience—no PC required!
* Supports macOS® or Linux®. Windows® supported via a virtual machine or Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Additional software installation required.
** Additional hardware required. Recorded via HDMI capture device. Some sequences shortened.
rosco_m68k® is a registered trademark of the Really Old-School Company Limited in the United Kingdom.
Mac® and macOS® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. MAME® is a registered trademark of Gregory Ember. This project is not supported or endorsed by the owners of these trademarks. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.