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Using a ZX Printer on an RC2014 - Robert Price

www.robertprice.co.uk
2025-04-11T18:26:59.923Z
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Both the ZX81 and ZX Spectrum are Z80-based, and so is the RC2014 computer. So I wondered if the RC2014 could use a ZX Printer?

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USB for RC from Dino Boards on Tindie

www.tindie.com
2025-01-26T00:50:52.057Z
rc2014 diy hardware electronics

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Bring your RCBus/RC2014 build into the 90's with true native support for Universal Serial Bus.

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RC2024 – Part 15 – Building A Music Player That Uses The Rotary Encoder Module - Robert Price

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2024-11-01T20:16:14.072Z
rc2014 retro diy hardware electronics

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I wanted to put together all my learning and build a music player for the RC2014. This will run using my RC2014 Classic 2 computer. It uses the LCD Driver Module, and the YM2149 Sound Card Module from Z80Kits. In addition, it also uses my ROM board, and of course the Rotary Encoder Module.

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RC2024 - Part 1 - The Rotary Encoder - Robert Price

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2024-10-07T20:19:48.573Z
retro rc2014 hardware rc2024

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It’s October 2024, and Retro Challenge RC2024/10 has started. I’m looking at interfacing rotary encoders with the RC2014 computer this year.

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Pi Zero Serial Terminal « RC2014

rc2014.co.uk
2021-02-18T08:24:46.000Z
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The Pi Zero Serial Terminal module allows you to plug the RC2014 in to an HDMI monitor or TV and a USB keyboard, thus use it without the reliance on another computer. [Ok, yes, you are still relying on another computer – the Pi Zero – but it’s small and neat within the RC2014 footprint]

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