RC-2014 Klein Computer — Cold War Retro Computing Meets Z80 DIY Magic
The RC-2014 Klein Computer is a bold tribute to the golden age of 8-bit computing — a modular, Z80-based machine that bridges East and West through a clever mix of Western, DDR, and Soviet era components. Inspired by the minimalism and expandability of early personal computers, the Klein thrives in the sweet spot between hobbyist creativity and retro authenticity.
Powered by the legendary UD880D/Z80-compatible CPU, this machine hums along at a Cold War-approved 2.495 MHz, juggling memory mapped I/O, dual 32K RAM boards, a 4-chip 8K ROM array, parallel I/O, and a full-featured serial board — all built on standard 2×39-pin headers.
Whether you’re flashing EPROMs with Small Computer Monitor, toggling LEDs on a Soviet P8282, or hacking BASIC over serial with a SIO/0, this system is pure retro firepower. It’s not just a computer — it’s a fully hands-on time machine for Z80-era dreams.
Welcome to the DIY computer the Cold War never saw coming — the RC-2014 Klein.
