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Just some fun with my new toy I picked up. Feel free to use this video whenever and wherever it is applicable. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/ZhEKsdrzKIY
Thanks for hanging in there everyone!
I want to thank all of you for hanging in there while I get things sorted here on the home front. It looks like my adventures in medication are going to be longer than I thought they were going to be for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that I can't actually get examined by my doct...
The Universal No-Touch Access Tool!
Why use your hands to operate filthy unsanitary knobs and buttons? Do you eat soup with your hands? Are we animals? Of course not! It's time for new traditions. It's time for the Universal No-Touch Access Tool! No more worries, just opened doors. Enjoy, and Be Safe!https://youtu.be/7F8Uj9Iuh...
Low Battery Life
I'm fine so don't worry - but please be patient while I get things sorted out on the home front. I'll be back to the usual stuff in no time. https://youtu.be/L8hN4gqCbY0
The Case Of The Shaper Sustainer
An interesting case indeed. A short video of the gift I received from Shaper as an accessory to the upcoming Shaper Workstation. https://youtu.be/GI4yLlSw5UU
Google Top Ten Questions About Fran
People are asking Google - so I'm going to answer - the top ten searches for Fran Blanche. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/kUZKEnPnfLM
A Look In The Vault
Philly is still in lockdown but I had to go to the Vault to check on stuff that is in sealed bins and make changes to vent items in storage. I also take some time to root through the bins and take a look at some treasure. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/qs61wuAZq5c
FOR PATRONS ONLY - Lockdown Life
Just for patrons - I'm taking time out in my comfy chair to talk about the situation in Philly and give you a tour of the cramped mess that I live in. No live broadcast on YouTube this week, this is just for you. And sorry about the audio, the mics on the Panasonic just stink. Sorry!
Big Outgassing Problems Of Old Plastics
Any suggestions? Leave a comment! Are you a conservation expert? Then let me know some tips on storage. Any stories to tell? Leave them in the comments. https://youtu.be/f4IfUeMheH8
FranLab LIVE: "This Is Permanent!" April 18, 2020
https://youtu.be/Qlbsn_do_vw
Analyzing A Hit YouTube Video
I examine the data from my recent hit video about the BINA-VIEW and try to get some insight into what makes a video take off. Not that I have any good answers - but you can look at the data and decide for yourself. If you figure it out please leave a comment! https://youtu.be/CPZ7p7kgaJQ
FranLab Lockdown LIVE! April 12, 2020
We're all on Lockdown so why not get together virtually and have a chat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKRAZpSrFGs
Electronic Project Kit Shootout! Elenco Vs. Science Fair
Oh Joy! In this video I take a trip to the past with something new - the Elenco Electronic Playground 130 project kit that is definitely in the form and spirit of the classic Science Fair 150-In-1 kit that I had as a kid. I do a side by side comparison of the features of both kits, and give the Elen...
My Bench Fume Extraction Setup
A super short video but I hope this answers people's questions about what's up with my Hakko. https://youtu.be/0d_56p3TkFo
BINA-VIEW FranLab Display Crawl
This animation is pieced together with real captures of my BINA-VIEW display with real sound, creating a very realistic simulation of a 7 character BINA-VIEW crawl display the way it would really look and sound. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/nYCe9rfSS18
I ♥ U
Hey! The ♥ comment clicky thing is working for me again! Why now? Who can say. The mystical spirits of Patreon have deemed that it be so. And thanks everyone for the great comments and sitting in with me on the live chat yesterday! The Lockdown Live segments have been going pretty well so I plan o...
FranLab Lockdown LIVE! April 5, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkzzQCQkt_o&feature=youtu.be
BINA-VIEW II: The Repair!
I said I wasn't going to try to fix this BINA-VIEW but hey... I'm on lockdown and very stir-crazy so I just went for it. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/dBiayOg4Tto
Bina-View: The Rarest And Most Complicated Digital Display Of All Time!
First On YouTube! Move over NIMO Tube - there's a new rarest display in town... and it is the Bina-View! I challenge you to find another anywhere! I take you on a tour of this amazing forgotten display, explain how I made the control panel to drive it, the theory of operation, a model to demonst...
FranLab LIVE! Isolation Log, March 29, 2020
https://youtu.be/f8dy4GVAZl4
Real HEPA Filters for the Lab! BlueAir Classic 605 and 280i
Smell the clean. These are Swedish designed machines so you know they're not messing around. Not cheap, but with HEPA filtration you really get what you pay for. I'm unboxing and trying out both these machines in this video. Enjoy!https://youtu.be/j0bVS2iNXuA
Continued Thanks For Your Support!
Hi everybody,Like many of you I am two weeks into this lockdown thing and I am absolutely grateful for your continued support during this unprecedented crisis. It means so much to me that I am able to continue to work and provide the kind of content that you enjoy. Without my work I would be lost, a...
The Surprise Inside A New Kenmore HEPA Air Cleaner!
Kenmore - How far they have fallen! Welcome to the land of stupid.
FranLab LockDown LIVE! March 22, 2020
https://youtu.be/gdGsaUhixH8
FranLab Live - Weekly!
Okay gang, I put up that survey on the YouTube channel community page last week and the votes had the firm majority wanting a weekly FranLab Live installment, so I am planning on having the next one tomorrow.... Same Bat Time - Same Bat Channel - as last week's, at 2pm EDT. Now many have asked w...
The Science Of Finding Calm And Managing Stress
Check out these books - Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky and I Want To Be Calm by Harriet Griffey. Also I recommend listening to the recordings of Alan Watts and reading the Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Drink tea, and carry on!https://youtu.be/x6zdbF2srfA
Fran's Rare Toys - Mr. Wizard's Experiments In Electronics
Mr. Wizard probably had nothing to do with it - and it's a rare thing - but still cool after all these years. Lets do show and tell! My original blog post with manual and project schematics - http://www.frantone.com/Mr_Wizard/Mr_Wizard.htmlAmazing film showing the Lectron manufacturing process -...
The Art Of Chill - Fran Makes A Pocket Painting
Take some time off of your busy schedule and forget your troubles. Slow down, relax, and chill with me for a while. I'll paint and ramble on about art and music and stuff that is really important in my life. Pretty simple really. Enjoy!Support WPRB Free Form Independent Radio - http://wprb.com/h...
FranLab LockDown LIVE!
Going live for chat today at 2pm EST...
New FranCast Episode!
It's been a while since I did a podcast, but since we're all on lockdown why not make the best of it? If you've got some time I'd like to chat.... http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/13543577
