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Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 02 Feb 2019, 14:39
by Myoth
I will elaborate on the Bull chasm I've dvelved into later (this is an excuse for the lack of proper texts), for now this is just a showcase of two Bull keyboards I have :D

The KBU-1971

SKCM Cream, Alps Electric doubleshot keycaps.

I'm so sorry for the shitty picture, they were taking a moody day and I couldn't fix them as much as I wanted to by editing them, sorrrryyyyyyy >.<
Front ! It didn't look too glorious when I got it ...
Front ! It didn't look too glorious when I got it ...
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Took the keycaps off to reveal the beauts
Took the keycaps off to reveal the beauts
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Label !
Label !
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Top case removed
Top case removed
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Cool shot utilising the transparent logo :)
Cool shot utilising the transparent logo :)
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Cleaned up and ready to go
Cleaned up and ready to go
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That logo is sooo nice ...
That logo is sooo nice ...
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:<
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Artsy shot #1
Artsy shot #1
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Artsy shot #2
Artsy shot #2
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How it looks at the moment, I really like that combo !
How it looks at the moment, I really like that combo !
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The KBU-7144 or G80-0606

Cherry MX Black, Plate mounted.
Front !
Front !
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Back !
Back !
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Label !
Label !
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Left side !
Left side !
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Right side !
Right side !
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Profile of the keycaps
Profile of the keycaps
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Unfortunately, the keyboard was coated in something nasty, which I can't seem to get off
Unfortunately, the keyboard was coated in something nasty, which I can't seem to get off
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Opened up keyboard :)
Opened up keyboard :)
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Curious cat !
Curious cat !
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Cherry sticker
Cherry sticker
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hey, finally a happy French keyboard !!
hey, finally a happy French keyboard !!
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Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 02 Feb 2019, 14:52
by JP!
I know bull when I see it ;)

Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 03 Feb 2019, 00:13
by //gainsborough
Nice, dude! Thanks for the pics!

BTW if you're gonna leave the alps bull with that SGI case I know a guy that would want the original chassis =P

Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 03 Feb 2019, 00:36
by Findecanor
Cherry 1u Caps Lock with a circular LED window?

Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 03 Feb 2019, 00:57
by hansichen
Findecanor wrote:
03 Feb 2019, 00:36
Cherry 1u Caps Lock with a circular LED window?
It's the old "window" style. On many of these boards it's just drilled into the cap after the normal doubleshot key was made. And I think there are also ones where the whole was infilled afterwards.

Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 03 Feb 2019, 13:01
by Menuhin
The gray caps match well with the Silicon Graphics case.
How do you use the old case with the cool logo?

Re: Bull duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 03 Feb 2019, 16:47
by Myoth
Findecanor wrote:
03 Feb 2019, 00:36
Cherry 1u Caps Lock with a circular LED window?
yup, talking about this, I think I lost the plastic insert since it's not here anymore, but I have no idea how it could have vanished :lol:
Menuhin wrote:
03 Feb 2019, 13:01
The gray caps match well with the Silicon Graphics case.
How do you use the old case with the cool logo?
I don't :? to be honest, AT101 are nice ... from afar, they're not my favourite board to use, they're big and chunky haha

Re: Bull Duo : KBU-1971 and KBU-7144

Posted: 10 Mar 2019, 16:44
by Myoth
Bit of an update, managed to snag a lot of Bull keyboards, which included the 2105 and the 1971.

The 1971 turned out to be SKCM Cream. Guess I've found a reliable source for these cuties :D

Here are all of my Bull keyboards.

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The 2105, or 0695 :

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The 2nd 1971 :

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Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 10 Mar 2019, 18:10
by Dingster
Man those are some good looking boards. Nice find!

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 10 Mar 2019, 21:19
by Chyros
Interesting, I hadn't seen any non-bigfoot non-RD Bull keyboards before. Nice find! :)

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 11 Mar 2019, 03:31
by quochung1989
Nice find! There are too much arrow keys on KBU 7144. Who can explain some keys at numpad?

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 11 Mar 2019, 08:04
by Chyros
quochung1989 wrote:
11 Mar 2019, 03:31
Nice find! There are too much arrow keys on KBU 7144. Who can explain some keys at numpad?
Actually it's bizarre how many arrow keys there are on the WHOLE board xD . I can see TWO backtabs, I suppose the one on the middle of the "nav" is the home key, and the left arrow on the row above that is backspace. There also appears to be a DIAGONAL shift arrow and a two-sided arrow on it; the latter maybe scroll lock or something?

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 11 Mar 2019, 14:28
by quochung1989
Not sure. How do you think about key which next circular windowed key?
There are 5 leds (1 green & 4 yellows). This mean there are 5 modes?

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 23 Aug 2019, 11:06
by 909057457
Can the white BULL keyboard (cherry switch) be used?

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 23 Aug 2019, 14:48
by kbdfr
Oh, by the way:
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And:
909057457 wrote:
23 Aug 2019, 11:06
Can the white BULL keyboard (cherry switch) be used?
No clue, mine is sitting in a box. Collectors… :roll:

Re: Bull trio : KBU-1971, KBU-7144 and KBU-2105

Posted: 23 Aug 2019, 21:22
by Myoth
909057457 wrote:
23 Aug 2019, 11:06
Can the white BULL keyboard (cherry switch) be used?
I plugged it in but it wouldn't send anything to the computer, so I guess not