I am new to the forum and new to vintage computing. I first searched this forum in order to avoid opening a redundant thread. Since I did not find a post specifically addressing the question, I ask the following. I have a Dynabyte DB 8/2 dated 4/79. Does anyone have a PDF of the manual to share? (I have only found manuals for the Dynabyte 5100 and 5200.) I envision slowly restoring the computer and using Putty to connect. Granted, the restoration will be a slow process given my need to learn a great deal in preparation and as I go along. Thank you..
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Dynabyte DB 8/2 Dated 4/79
- Thread starter Dimitris
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Per Section 1.01 of the 5200 Computer Maintenance Manual (Rev. B June 1981), prior to May 1, 1980, the 5200 Computer was designated the DB 8/2. Hence, the 5200 Maintenance Manual is what I needed after all. Additionally, the S-100 Bus Handbook by Dave Bursky and Herb's S-100 Stuff (https://www.retrotechnology.com/herbs_stuff/s100.html) are helpful resources.
mountainking
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Welcome to the forum! I don't know all that much about the Dynabyte computers, though I've always loved their aesthetics, I'm a sucker for faux wood grain! (I'm referring to the photos I've seen of them in Byte magazine with what looks kind of like wood grain contact paper wrapped around their chassis') Best of luck with your restoration and please keep us up to date on your progress.
Alan
retrotechrestoration
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I recently also acquired a DB8/2 that I'll be restoring and posting about on my website when it's done. Very much looking forward to it!