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A project log for rosco_m68k

A full-featured Motorola 68k retro computer, starring a 68010 running at 10MHz

ross-bamfordRoss Bamford 10/11/2021 at 20:160 Comments

I've been meaning to write a log about this for a while, but have been pretty terrible at writing updates lately as there's been so much going on with the project over on Discord and Tindie. However, better late than never (and apologies to Henk for the lateness). 

@henk.gooijen has been working on what is quite probably the best custom-made retro computer case I've ever seen, and he's putting a rosco_m68k at the heart of it. Words cannot adequately express how awesome this case is shaping up to be, so I'll lead with a picture.

I mean, honestly, just wow. 

Henk's has the front-panel custom made for the m68k bus, and has designed backing PCBs for all the LEDs and switches. It's super professional!


Behind that awesome front-panel, Henk's put together a full case, including expansion slots (based on a version of my baseboard, which he's had to hack due to my lack of foresight or regard for standards - suffice to say I'll know better in future and will be designing with the case in mind!).

And here it is with the rosco_m68k in place (at right of the picture), along with the expansion card that interfaces to the front-panel. (at left).

Needless to say, I'll be getting one of these made for myself in the very near future!

I've only really scratched the surface here, if you want to follow along for yourself and see how this awesome project progresses, check it out on Github!

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