Who Is This Fran Person?
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Fran has extended my life. I am on palliative care for Stage IV Prostate Cancer with mets to the lungs. I was given 1 year to live 3 years ago. She keeps my mind thinking about other things and I love the variety of topics she shares with each video. I don't have a technical background but she explains technical concepts in a way that I can understand. Fran would be a valuable asset to any organization that would be lucky enough to have her. P.S. I also love her sense of humor.
May I also recommend "Harley the cockatoo" and "hr-Sinfonieorchester - Frankfurt Radio Symphony", depending on the day. Enjoy another spring! :)
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Fran is one of the most interesting and fascinating people I've known. Her knowledge in electronics and engineering is astounding. I'm sure she can be a great asset to any technical organization. Always look forward to her presentations on TH-cam.
The following is written by a bloke in Liverpool who despite being thousands of miles away remains one of the subject’s most committed supporters. Here’s why.
Put simply, Fran Blanche is an engineer (both electrical and mechanical), artist, carpenter, entrepreneur, musician, and curator of a notable collection of artefacts, media and art encompassing a genuinely unique glimpse of human creation and invention. Her appeal to her audience on her “FranLab” You Tube channel is largely due to her friendly style and ability to explain and discuss the items and subjects she presents.
Her achievements include the creation of a range of guitar effects pedals still described in hushed tones by top flight musicians, a significant contribution to the Smithsonian Apollo commemorative project, a zero-gravity flight, and a wide selection of projects, musical, artistic, electronic and constructional, which have fascinated her audience for over a decade.
More notably, she has caught the attention of a wide range of people from different backgrounds, even internationally, who identify with her personal view of science, art and the world in general.
All of this becomes exceptional when realizing that she has overcome a string of persistent difficulties, personal, health and financial, to be able to present her collection and activities today, amassing an audience approaching (at the time of writing) a quarter of a million.
The release of a FranLab video is awaited (by this fan at least) with the same excitement as watching Mo Salah start a run on goal towards the Kop End. You know that ball is going straight in the back of the net.
And with that sporting analogy, this author believes Fran is the best possible choice for any team that identifies with any of her activities. She’s the best signing anyone could ever make.
Amen. Well done and spot on.
The sentiments of thousands expressed from the heart
Thank you 🙏
Spot on!!!
I've known Fran since high school. She is one of the smartest people I've ever met (and I'm a PhD candidate!). Fran is not only an electronic genius, but also a true polymath whose knowledge of technical history is unparalleled. She is also a gifted musician and quick wit. Fran would be an amazing asset to any company.
Fran Blanche is a national treasure with an international audience. Few people have Fran's depth and breadth of real experience as a designer, technician, experimenter, engineer, craftsperson and technologist. Few possess the ability to stick with a project like Fran, seeing it completed especially when the project is complex, when new skills and understanding are needed. One of the things that makes Fran really special is the gift of explanation. Not just glossed over textbook material, but real life observation in a framework of precise, high quality content.
You want Fran Blanche involved with your organization! There is no finer person as inquisitive, dedicated or intelligent with such a wide spectrum of interests.
Indeed!
I'm from a small town and retired from the Navy Nuclear Power program. Fran Blanche is of the same caliber as a number of people that I enjoyed working with. Her in-depth knowledge on such a vast array of topics showed me that she takes her work very seriously. Topics from what it takes to take an idea for a product all the way to marketing. In depth discussion on the Saturn 5 rocket engines and the many engineering aspects of it's workings. The meticulous detail of her projects. Open and honest about what didn't work and why and what did work. The quality of her work is what inspired me to financially donate so that she may continue to broaden my knowledge.
Small world - ET 3393 - loved my time in the Nuclear Navy! Love Fran’s channel - she definitely thinks about things like an engineer and explains things clearly and concisely.
Semper Nuc! (NNPS MINSY 7603, S5G)
I first found Fran's channel through her Apollo AGC DSKY video at the Smithsonian, from there I went to her Apollo LVDC circuit board teardown, but then I found videos about pens and pencils, pipe organs, automatons, music, so many diverse subjects, I was hooked. Fran can make anything from the fantastic to the mundane interesting, understandable and engageable.
Fran thinks about details. In a world dominated by shallow imagery, fakery and internet garbage, she's a genuinely talented individual. Her take on technical history, researched with accuracy, is presented to be interesting to the technical as well as the not so tech literate. Music, history and a feel for important and often overlooked or forgotten technical advances makes this channel and her a 'must see'.
Winston Churchill said, “Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught”. I like to be taught by Fran.
Fran opens a window to learning about technology, music and culture that constantly enriches our community.
Fran has been one of the best educators I have experienced in my life. She explains incredibly technical components in a way that my layman brain understands and I am grateful for that.
Fran Blanche has the most educational and entertaining channel on TH-cam. Nobody is better at presenting tech than Fran the way she does it.
Fran has been working hard keeping us all educated about vintage technology! Showing us practically how everything from vacuum tubes, nixie tubes, vacuum fluorescent displays, and the rare and dangerous nimo tubes, to electromechanical displays like the Bina-view or the teleregister. All explained clearly and thoroughly in Fran's trademark laid back but enthusiastic tone.
I have enjoyed Fran's videos for several years. Her ability to explain and educate has a wide scope, beyond electronics into broader science topics and historical context. Her we-can-do-this attitude, sense of humor, musical ability, respect for craftsmanship and the odd relic make for a unique experience. She inspires me.
Fran's a great communicator particularly about historical electrical display devices.
Fran is an amazing critical thinker and problem solver as her channel demonstrates video after video! Her wealth of knowledge can apply to almost any situation.
Fran’s ability and sheer determination in researching, understanding and restoring historical electronic devices is unmatched. This is why I subscribed and keep coming back to this channel. Fran would be an asset to any organization dealing with history, research, technology and human interaction.
I really enjoy a lot of Fran's work. Her preservation of old films alone is pretty special and important.
She brings electronic/engineering to average guys like me in a format that I understand.
I've put money where my mouth is on Patreon.
She is a national treasure.
Fran is a national treasure. Her love of all things electronic and her ability to explain complex items and historic electronics is amazing. From original circut boards and transistors used in our 60's space program to explanation on theory of recent microwave burst weapons in Embassies around the world. She is a treasure trove of knowledge and her collection of antiques including videos, records,various electronics and electronic test equipment are individually unique. Even helped Smithsonian team build locking mechanism from original Appllo mission. On top of all these things she has a music background and an entreprenureal spirit that sets a very good example for my children. Developed and sold her own Frantone music petal and plays guitar and sings. Can't say enough good things about this person. Her library of items will end up in the Smithsonian. Pay attention she is ONE OF A KIND.
Fran is the whole package as an OG maker, business-person, communicator, collection curator, IEEE recognized engineer and musician. She’s an inspiration for me to get off my couch in my Franlab shirt and create today. I came to her channel when Franlab 1.0 needed a new home and I’ve been here ever since. I’m happy to support her in every endeavor she might apply her many talents to, because she’s demonstrated herself worthy of her loyal following and an asset to any organization savvy enough to see her many merits.
Hardcore engineers that can also make a captivating and clear presentation are very rare.....
Fran is the quintessential Renaissance woman! She's Very informative.
Special gem and 'The Batcave' the best video. Wife and I walk around the house saying things like, "Hi it's Pete...in the kitchen...again...".
If you are interested in curious invention and exploration look no further.
Ha ha.
In the kitchen. . . again !
I have recently retired as a visualization lab director at the University of Illinois after over 50 years of electronics work and discovered the Fran channel several years ago. She is a fantastic explainer of electronics functionality and certainly will become a valuable member of whatever institution at which she will be working. Her history of constructing audio electronics and explaining the construction of those circuits up to and including nearly prehistoric nixie tube electronics shows the range and versatility of her knowledge. She has a great electronics understanding, amazing organizational skills as a result of too numerous lab moves and obvious interpersonal skills that should be harvested.
Fran is a fantastic instructor of space and science topics that help me learn and reminisce.
A world treasure I would say as she has followers and supporters around the world. I've only been following her for two years - I guess a pandemic period discovery - and have been so appreciative of her work to become a patron.
I have an electronics background, but her videos are superbly done to capture the interest of all. Reclaiming historic short films for posterity is one of the important projects she's done, but the breadth of the topics she covers is wonderful. My life has been significantly enriched by Fran and I am truly grateful for this.
I was hooked from the start! The multitalented Fran has gifted us over the years with well-researched and fascinating explanations of subjects such as rare vintage digital displays, jukebox repair, and the history of 45 RPM records in a way that most can understand. How would I describe her profession? Artist? Musician? Craftsperson? Engineer? Scientist? Fabricator? Historian? Yes to all! Fran encourages and inspires all of us who love to geek out on these ingenious creations of humankind. Fran's channel has been a brilliant star in the vast galaxy of TH-cam content.
I am a landscaper that knows little about electronics and engineering. I love science and learning and Fran does just that,educates. Her incredible wisdom and passion for her work is admirable. Thank you Fran for teaching us with enthusiasm and heart. 💗
I have been watching Fran’s work about a year now, she is amazingly knowledgeable in electronics, engineering, music, arts, and pretty much everything you can imagine. Myself as an engineer learned a lot from her videos and very appreciative of that. She is a fantastic person and definitely made positive impact in my life.
Any company or organization would be blessed to have a mind like Frans. Fran can make the most mundane interesting, the most complicated simple, simple enough for a mind like mine to grasp. Whether mechanical, electrical, or musical Fran does it all with a style and grace that's hers and hers alone.
Fran is a life blood to the electronics community. I have been watching her video's for 5 plus years now and, I can't think of a day when I don't have one of her video's playing in the background. Hands down one of the most underrated TH-camrs out on the internet.
Who is this Fran person? And why would anyone want her in their organization?
Fran is curious and loves to share her curiosity wherever it leads. I can hardly count the times I've been surprised and delighted by where that curiosity has gone, and the tenacity and dedication Fran exhibits following her path and sharing the journey.
Fran is an investigator. More often than not, her curiosity leads her to fascinating science and technology, most especially including things that were key steps on the way to solving some thorny problems. Fran will dig into an item "all the way down" until she not only understands it, but understands it well enough to share with others in a comprehensible and engaging manner.
Fran is a communicator. And not just in videos! No medium is beyond Fran, be it material art, music, speech, writing, video and more. This is the key to Fran's success on TH-cam, where over a quarter of a million people follow her channel.
Fran is a historian and curator. Simply put, she loves old stuff, and not only old tech, though that does tend to fill her archive more than anything else.
Fran is an inventor and creator. I was going to say "artist", but that word feels too narrow, despite much of her work being truly artistic. Many of Fran's inventions serve to solve problems at hand, ones encountered as part of her other efforts. Some inventions are quick "hacks", others are years in the making. Fran is one of those rare folks who can share their invention and discovery processes in ways that encourage others to try it for themselves.
Fran is inspiring. If the above list isn't enough to illustrate this, Fran does all this while having what others may label as disadvantages or handicaps or limitations, but which Fran turns into superpowers. I'll not list them, but I will say I share some of them, and I'm singularly amazed by how they hardly slow Fran down. She drives me to do better with and for myself.
Fran is proof that Art and STEM go together: Fran is a STEAM practitioner and advocate like no other. An engineer with words, an artist with technology.
Fran has enormous passion. She acknowledges few limitations, and considers even those few temporary in nature, to be resolved or worked around. Fran can weather adversity better and push herself harder than anyone I've ever seen. Fran has tenacity and grit.
Fran is a trailblazer. Fran has started and run multiple businesses. FRAN LOVES PHILLY! Fran has a rich and wry sense of humor. OK, I should probably stop here, though there is more to be said.
Who is this Fran person? Bring her aboard and find out for yourself!
Frans work with Adam Savage of MythBusters on a NASA Replica was fantastic, truly up too the standard,... of NASA !!
I really liked Frans work with obscure display devices. I love that she just creates the driver circuitry. Often modifying the driver circuit to compensate for flaws in the the display itself. I found her channel whilst looking for electronics channels 5 years ago, I've been a subscriber ever since.
The terse and meritoric version:
Fran is a tremendous inspiration to me, a role model in different aspects and someone I truly admire and look up to. A hardworking professional, skillful engineer, craftsperson, designer and artist, a woman of numerous passions and deep knowledge of many subjects, dedicated to preserving, rediscovering and educating others about the technological and scientific heritage of current and bygone era. Also, a determined and supportive activist who is not afraid to voice her opinions, which are deeply rooted in the current scientific consensus. A proud defender of reason, dignity, justice and equality. Someone I would be absolutely delighted to meet in person and have as a mentor, coworker or friend.
The long-ish, personal version:
I first found Fran at some point in late 2000s or early 2010s, when I was 25 or so, studied chemistry at a technical university and have been doing electronic stuff for 10 years. At that point I was volunteering at a campus radio doing maintenance/restoration on vintage pro audio gear. Ran a lab at home that I named "Vault-Tec Electronics" (that started a few years before Bethesda bought the Fallout franchise), built a few tube amps, preamps, a compressor/limitter and some other stuff for me and my buddies. I was mainly interested in vacuum tube electronics, guitar and hi-fi gear, old radios etc. Years later I know much more about electronics, but still stick to my tubes.
I also was - and still am - largely interested in the goth, post-punk and industrial scene/subculture, both musically and aesthetically (fashion etc.), which involves corsetry. I was doing some research and reading, mainly through the Long Island Staylace Association, and found Fran's fashion business (Contour Corsets), read her writings on corsetry, discovered the electronics business (Frantone) and again, read her writings on design & engineering.
Also, by that time I was already seriously interested in feminism, queer/gender studies etc. I knew I wasn't a "man" despite being assigned male at birth - I didn't match the then pretty restricted, medicalist notions of transsexual/transgender woman, but saw myself as an androgyne / third gender... the "non-binary" term wasn't widely used yet. Fran, being a trans woman and not hiding it (and warning against doing that in her writings on the pitfalls of deep stealth) AND being an electronics geek, strangely resonated with me. At some point I unfortunately forgot her name, all ties seemed to be lost. A few years later I was growing uncomfortable with the way others saw me and I saw myself, which pushed me to start transitioning. Then I felt comfortable enough to come out as a trans woman over a year ago.
Even though I forgot Fran's name, I had a vague memory of her being a trans woman who lived and worked in NYC, made corsets and audio stuff. I tried to find her but didn't know who to look for, which made things harder - e.g. no one in a list of 100 women in audio matched the description. Then, at some point in 2021, I came upon the mention of Fran in one of Flux Condenser's videos by sheer accident, something told me "maybe that's the one? go and check her out..." and yes, it clicked. Binge watching Fran's videos and supporting her on Patreon followed.
Fran is one of the best science teachers I have known. I really enjoy the wide variety of topics covered on this channel. All explained in a way I can understand.
Fran has the unique talent of combining art with electronics and being extremely good at both of them. She taught be a lot about basic and advanced electronics, while showing how she incorporates it in her work as an artist. She is inspiring.
I have watched FranLab mostly because of her genuine curiosity. Her vast knowledge of electronics allows her to see the world through the lens of 'what is possible'. Everything from Guitar effects, to reconstructing components of the original Apollo missions, to Nuclear launch switches. Fran's outlook is truly life changing.
Found Fran when looking at guitar effects. Was quite impressed when I found out that she actually designed and manufactured a few guitar pedals. Then I started watching some of her other videos.
Some very cool content. Keep doing what you do Fran 😁
I really enjoy Fran's channel, in particular for her videos about vintage electronic components, or teardowns of vintage electronic/electromechanical hardware. In these videos (and those about other related topics as well) she always demonstrates deep insight into the function and history of various devices, and electronics in general, so there are always interesting things to learn, and she presents these topics in a way that's accessible and fun to watch.
Fran is the best teacher I had and I had many...
Fran is the teacher that every kid ( or grown up ) should have...
I am a teacher myself and I know...
Fran's approach towards learning and the diverse subjects she presents are a treasure, and one that's been recognized and awarded. I just wish we could hang in real life, and jam a bit. A real smart gal.
If you want the best work, you have to hire someone who truly loves the work. Fran loves electronics. Her understanding is comprehensive. Her experience is long. Her skill and patience in exploring, researching, analyzing, designing, building and troubleshooting electronics is legendary. It is on full display on her TH-cam channel.
If you have any difficulty associated with electronics in any way, she will iron it out. She is also a sweet, patient teacher, if you need the solutions she develops to be spread around your organization.
Fran - When I think of Philadelphia, the city of invention, I think of Benjamin Franklin, a fellow inventor and a whole lot of things you have done on your page are in the spirit of Ben Franklin. Let's recount some: The Apollo DSKY research, various historical electronics components, amplifiers, science, electronic theory, music, historic pipe organ, antique light bulbs and amazing amount of stuff.
I have been following Fran for many years, she has proven knowledgeable in many fields of many disciplines. She is personable and easy to listen to.
Both Fran Blanche's background and knowledge in technology and science and her educational talent would be a valuable contribution for Philadelphia tech based initiatives.
I stumbled across Fran's channel while searching for knowledge on electronics and how circuits are built. She is, without a doubt, the most genuine contributor on the topic. The fact that she also creates her own guitar effects pedals is absolutely amazing. Thanks Fran for everything you give us.
SO GOOD TO SEE YOU in your NEW space!!!! You sound alot better.
I love all of the stuff that you do to examine and explore old technology, especially explaining things like old display devices and obscure electromechanical components. The old short film preservation is also extremely valuable.
Good luck on your continual recombobulation! I'm still trying to get around to finish unpacking from my move a year ago.
I have been watching Fran for several years now and I must say that every video is a learning experience. I've learned more from her about space technology used in the Mercury, Apollo, and shuttle program than anywhere else. She is a TH-cam treasure.
I honestly forget how I found Fran because I've been a subscriber for so long, but she's one of the best tech TH-cam engineers I know of. Project Egress and the Apollo LVDC project easily demonstrates her engineering chops.
I've been a long-time follower of Fran's work and it never ceases to amaze me the depth and breadth of her knowledge of a vast array of fields. Her attention to detail as an artist and craftsperson is second to none, she is most definitely a National Treasure and extremely highly respected throughout the world.
I truly enjoy Fran's channel. Her knowledge of electronics and especially old style electronicsof 40 plus years ago is significant. She puts aross her vids in an entertaining style. My favourite videos have been many of they old style heathkit builds she has done and also Apollo mission electronics.
She is just a delight and a breath of fresh air.
From an overseas (UK) viewer.
I have learned so much over the years watching friends channel. She’s an amazing lady, and has incredible knowledge and so many different topics
Love Fran for taking us into the backgound, the underneath and the inside of so much mysterious and vintage electro tech; revealing to us so often the beauty of design and novel endevour of its makers....
I would say that you are very organized, considering what you just went through. I am proud to help you with my Patreon support!
All the projects you have done, and your effort to share your findings with us, takes tons of time and production.
You have uncovered things that I didn't know existed!
Your review and use of the Origin CNC hand held router, that I didn't know existed and have been wishing was available, led me to purchase one, and it is very handy! No need to a big router table that is limiting, and the huge community of it's support makes it an invaluable tool.
And I have YOU to thank!
Your research into the Wanamaker pipe organ was fascinating to me as I love pipe organs! Just wish you could get more of it.
Your teardown and repair/modification of the Heathkit clock was fun! I was a Heathkit junkie while they were in business, and built many of the kits they offered, with some changes thrown in also. You showed the clock and what you went through to get it to work, and the problems you had with radio reception for it's synchronization.
Your drive to keep surviving in the pandemic, and just living and having to move without giving up, is great!
You are just an amazing person with the drive and determination to go above and beyond what most people can do.
It's always amazing and rare when you find some one who despite all the difficulties and challenges decides to take a path following their passion, and Fran always shares his passion about the things she does. I always feel the privilege to have found this channel and hope more people can learn about all the amazing content she creates.
Found Fran by FranTone.
I was fascinated by a female that was into science and electronics.
I binged the channel, and things started to make more sense.
I wish I could sit down and learn more about her and from her. ( Coping skills )
What a cool, interesting person what a totally unique set of life circumstances that gives her insight.
Fran is an educator, she has build a large audience that benefits from her wide knowledge, but beyond the science and tech, she is a friend that loves to share.
The work that Fran does is a great public service. There is something special about someone taking on a task of preserving the past. And, this is more than just preserving electronics and gizmos but also educating the scientist, the specialist, the layman and the generally curious alike; she has linked us to nostalgia and our common past. There is something noble about this type of work. Fran is also a daring entrepreneur and innovator; from what I have seen, she backs up her customers and supports her products. Clearly she is a hard worker and you will note this if you spend even a small amount of time perusing her detailed videos. She takes painstaking steps to provide clear explanations. Fran's care for the history of electronics is unparalleled. Thank you for all you do Fran. You are appreciated!
Fran is preserving the world's history of engineering and electronics, not just the United States. Without her channel many things would have been lost to the past, but now even if the physical objects are lost the video content will remain so future generations can learn about our past.
FRAN i dont know ITS YOU I can’t describe it but you truly seem like such a humble person!!! Also it’s the way you create videos I’ve been a viewer for almost 4 years!! Your ability to keep GOING ALSO..!!!! We appreciate you and you make us smile ok… that’s my opinion my two cents and I hope your people read it because it’s from my heart we love you friend
There is nothing that I can say, (write), that apparently has not been said below and by others. Fran I appreciate very much your style, your knowledge, your attention to detail, your talents, sometimes simplicity, the projects that you bring forth, your musical talents and WAY more.
So i wish you the very best and I hope that you get what you need in life, including recognition as to who you are and bring forth, in this world. Blessings to you!
Fran is really one of the most creative and interesting content producers on TH-cam. She goes well beyond the basics of instruction. She manages to touch upon a variety of meaningful topics such as corporate organization and social commentary. The way she thinks would be an asset to any organization.
Fran broadcasts information about new and old technology. It's excellent even for us professional Engineers who know a thing or two already. It's also suited to the newbies who need to learn a lot in a short period but may not have access to resources and/or a mentor type person.
Over the years, Fran has shared her passion for a wide variety of technical pursuits. One which stands out is her interest/knowledge of mid-century electronics, particularly as relates to the early manned spaceflight program. She has collected and demonstrated a variety of these artifacts and seems to have developed a strong understanding of these items, and how they related to the major hardware of the era, as a whole.
Fran's videos have taught me a lot about display technology used in the past, along with a lot of other interesting subjects.
Fran is the encouraging and stimulating teacher I never had in high school, the super-interesting coworker I wish I’d had at every job, and the smart, curious and creative friend that everyone needs to challenge and inspire them to find the simple beauty in complex things.
What a wonderful range of topics Fran covers! And in such detail. I am always curious to see what she is going to tackle next.
I discovered Fran's channel several years ago from her informational content about archaic electronics. She's a great teacher and her videos are always interesting. Philadelphia should be proud to have her.
Fran is both an inspiration and an institution! She's very knowledgeable and explains complex things in a simple way only Fran can. Fran Informs, Educates and Entertains (shes the whole package). I aim to be as calm and together as Fran
Fran is not just a fantastic educator she is also a charismatic and entertaining presenter.
She can make any topic approachable and entertaining. I'm not even all that interested in the vintage electronics she often showcases, but I still find myself tuning in for her quirky humor and passion for the subject.
Thank you Fran for all you do, and thank you whoever you are for considering her for whatever this opportunity is.
Hello from Greece!
Fran is a person that is very knowledgeable about electronics and i especially like the space program technology she has exposed me to. I also like how she also explores old tube technology and analog technology that is getting lost through the years.
Thanks fran for the videos. Hope you continue the good work.
Why I watch Fran's videos? Many of my favorite videos have been about some interesting electronics history related devices and components. What makes those videos different from many others is that Fran has a very hands-on approach. Not just showing some dusty cabinets, but actually using the devices - often making some small circuit boards for them, servicing the devices etc.
Fran is an amazingly intelligent delightful intriguing source of information on many subjects. Frans common sense approach to finding workable solutions to complex problems would be a great asset to any organization. I've always been impressed by Frans direct honesty to issues. She has developed a constructive diplomatic approach to disagree with some social issues without being disagreeable. If i were ever in a position to bring this individual into my organization i would jump over mountain to do so. Anything less would be a serious lack of leadership.
Thank you for your time.
Fran is an awesome educator. One of my favorite pieces was collaborating with Adam Savage (of Mythbusters fame) to build a component for an exhibit that is on permanent display at the Smithsonian. I could site so many more excellent pieces of work but I'll leave room for others to comment. Hire Fran!
I frequently follow Fran's videos. She seems to know how present and past electronic hardware. She has shown innovation and has at least 1 patent to her name. She also figured out a technical problem a movie theater was having. She knows how to produce products and make effective presentations.
I appreciate Fran's encouragement to look deeper at the possibilities of modern technology, science, and engineering. My favorite video was her build of a particular console from 2001: A Space Odyssey, which combined the maker techniques of prop-making and electronics, retrofuturistic aesthetics, and art. The channel broadly encourages a curiosity not only for science, but the culture around it as well. In this way, it represents the best TH-cam has to offer. I've recommended the channel to several young relatives and friends who have shown an interest in science and engineering, in hopes it will inspire them to the same sort of excellence they see here.
As a retired electronics designer in Europe, I always enjoy Fran’s videos. She has a great knowledge of the wide range of subjects she talks about.
In the years I followed her on TH-cam, I learned to know Fran as an absolutely honest and gentle person, who does not hide her failures, worries and uncertainties.
She also has an amazing knowledge of vintage electronics, sometimes even on subjects that I never saw before in my career, which started almost 60 years ago, in the days we had mainly vacuum tubes and only a handful of transistor types.
Fran, keep up the good work!
Fran is a marvelous teacher who is knowledgeable, personable, and quirky. She's fun to watch even if the subject of the video isn't the most interesting to you. I think she especially has a gift as an electronics historian which I think is made clear by her archive of film transfers and teardowns of very obscure vintage electronics.
And let's not forget that Fran has proven her resilience having recovered from multiple hardships while staying positive throughout her humble career. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.
I have watched Fran's videos for years. I am not technical in electronics, but I still enjoy watching her tear down and build up these types of things. I have learned so much about vinyl records (the 45s video), juke boxes, the Wannamaker (sp?) pipe organ series was fantastic, her love of radio, music, educational films and trivia, her discussions about space, pens, pencils. I could go on and on. She is such an interesting and dynamic personality.
Fran’s TH-cam Channel has help me broaden my Horizon’s when it comes to Electronics and Science her passion and knowledge of electronics and her creativity are infectious in a good way
they inspire so many people who watch her TH-cam channel, I feel I have learned more about electronics watching her channel then I ever did when I was at school here in UK.
Fran is both as a person and as a technical engineer a wonderful person. I love het videos, learn a lot from watching those!
Fran just keeps coming up with very interesting ideas and projects I love how she explains things.👍👍
Fran's page is everything that my lab experience at the University should have been. Always light and (gosh darn it) FUNNY1
To who it may concern, I have followed Fran on her channel for many years now, and have found her to be a vary interesting and intertaining person, she is a vary talented engineer both electrical and mechanical and when she dose a project she puts her heart and soul into it, she is not afraid to try new things, and as you will see from her Videos she is vary talented, if given the chance to do a project or a job, she won't let you down,
She is also cares vary much about our planet and the people on it and I believe what ever she is confronted with, she will give her all.
Fran's presentation are always interesting and fun to watch. She's not afraid of showing her trail and error when she experiments, which show the process that is actually more interesting than just knowing the outcome. Her quirky humor adds to the experience.
I've been a fan of Fran for 3 years now I was inspired to make a "Nimo" Font based on her Nimo tube video. I find her stories on old tech very interesting (especially NASA stuff).
One of the brightest and accomplished personalities you'll find on
TH-cam or elsewhere. Always something interesting to share and share
she does in an in-depth, comprehensive, compelling yet easy-going
manner. We're lucky to have her!
I was referred to Fran's channel from another TH-cam channel I watch, and I have to say that Fran is a meticulous engineer. She has done an excellent job at explaining things on a level that a layman like myself could understand. She covers so many different objects/subjects, and I've always been amazed about her overall knowledge on the history of said subjects/objects. I'm always looking out for one of her new videos to appear to enjoy the new(old) thing she is going to teardown and explain how it works. I think she would be a great asset to anyone who hired her.
Fran's range of interests and depth of knowledge are remarkable. That Fran shares this treasure trove so freely is a rare phenomenon.
Best of all is the humanity that is so highly evolved in Fran. A tenderness towards others is combined with a strong belief in human rights, and the need to understand science, and the urgent need to share this knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Fran brings us hope!
The depth and breadth of Fran's knowledge and wisdom from her decades of experience offers we the viewers a chance to explore things and concepts that might never have occurred to us. For that, I am most grateful. Anyone looking to engage or hire an innovator, consultant extraordinaire, and excellent communicator need look no further.
Fran is simply amazing, weather you want to learn about. mechanicals, electricals, space and space crafts, radio propagation, electronics, music Frans has showm or taught me something I need to know. She is not only proficient in practice but also in teaching and explaining, Fran is the person you need. I have been watching her various videos on TH-cam for 10 years maybe more. I have never been steered wrong or felt that I needed more information. Fran is a most excellent resource.
I am a private pilot/airplane builder, a guitarist/bassist, and an electronics project builder/tinkerer. So, Fran and I connect on 3 levels. Her TH-cam channel is always a source of inspiration.
I've never "met" anyone with as much talent in so many diverse disciplines as Fran Blanche, here! One of my best friends introduced me to this channel, and I was hooked by the electronic symthesizer and the Apollo Guidance Computer episodes. I also value her insights on right-to-repair issues and her eloquent advocacy of the value in curating "obsolete" technologies. She is a real find here on TH-cam!
Growing up, I watched a TV show called Mr. Wizard that spurred my boyhood love of practical science. Years later, Fran has reinvigorated my love for home electronics, experimentation, and inventing. I took a long hiatus from those pursuits. Recently, and largely because of Fran's infectious curiosity, I am again heating up the soldering iron and building circuitry... and loving it! She is an entertaining and enthusiastic self-taught educator!
A friend turned me on to Fran’s channel a couple years ago. I really have learned a lot more about electronics and repairs.
I really enjoy watching her videos. Thanks Fran.
I'm impressed by Fran's knowledge of electronics, space travel, science and history. A very good orator who has a natural ability to educate and demonstrate when required.
Fran for president! Fran is such an inspiration and a very smart person. Fran is also an amazing teacher. I’ve learned so much from Fran!
I'm always learning some lost or missed electronics history here. There is something about seeing how discrete components once did what has become a programmable chip on a board these days. As a teen it was the magazine rack and the library. Now its FranLab and many like minded creators on the internet. Thanks for making electronics interesting for both the younger and older generations.
"This Fran Person" oozes with excitement and passions from "EVEYTHING"/A-Z! Fran's recent experiment to read various paper newspapers was way outside her Echo Chamber! To read through her UTubeOids subscribers posts was spectacular including good Karma references to Fran's comforting voice! Check out her Strat & Gretch guitars, Foo Gearhead's. MINT and her precise guitar neck fingering wired through Frantone effect pedals and mixes are over the top!!! Best of luck Fran!!!