What is RC2014?

RC2014 is a simple 8 bit Z80 based modular computer. It is inspired by the home built computers of 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 here. It nominally has 8K ROM, 32K RAM, runs at 7.3728MHz and communicates over serial at 115,200 baud.

As a bare minimum, you will need a CPU, ROM, RAM, Clock and Input/Output module. The RC2014 is designed in such a way that you can build your own modules to expand it. As such, if you have access to similar components, or have specific needs, you might not need all the items I have on offer.

What is this module?

This module allows you to add a Real Time Clock (RTC) to your RC2014. It is based around the DS1302 chip and is supported using RomWBW. This allows for date and time stamping of files, checking the time from your RC2014 and all your normal time keeping jobs. Battery backup keeps the clock going when your RC2014 is turned off Note that the Royal Mail postal service has a phobia about batteries exploding and taking down aircraft. So unfortunately, you will have to source your own CR2032 battery

Where have I seen this before?

This product was designed by Ed Brindley and was previously available on Tindie here; https://www.tindie.com/products/edbrindley/real-time-clock-pcb-for-the-rc2014-computer/ Whilst Ed is no longer able to supply this board himself, I am pleased to be able to offer it for sale alongside the other RC2014 products with a small payment going to Ed for each board sold.

What do I get?

• Standard Kit This includes all the components to build the DS1302 Module, including PCB, all chips, headers and passive components - but excluding the CR2032 battery

• PCB Only Go on, take a guess what this kit includes ;-)

RC2014 is a trademark of RFC2795 Ltd.