Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Not counting case specific requirements (filament, magnets, screws, etc.) the bare minimum build clocks is around $500 these days BEFORE case. Still pretty competitive, tbh. 100
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Here’s mine. It certainly has some trade-offs and is a tinkerer’s project. It only runs Linux, you have to run some scripts and stuff to unlock all of its capabilities, etc. I thought I bricked mine at least three times during setup. But it’s pretty amazing all set up. 020
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Someday I’ll decide I have the patience to put it on an action base in a more suitable pose. 110
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Reminds me of one of my favorite handwritten signs I've ever seen. No need to be sorry, I think it might be for the best. 010
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Apologies for the TikTok, but this is what I followed for the latching switch wiring. He just stuffs the wires into the male side from the PSU, I was classy and bought a crimper and plugs. www.tiktok.com/@techmakesar... 110
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Cost sheet here. This is very mildly outdated, it turns out I didn't need the fan splitter, and I also ended up buying a molex crimping tool which I'm not counting in the cost. The big items are accurate. 000
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 09/07/2026UPDATE: I finally got it running last night. Installing Cachy was a pain in the ass, but most of that was because the DP cable I was using didn't want to display the desktop. I unlocked all 40 CUs, I'll monitor heat, but I played some Portal 2 and it was awesome. 3592
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 26/06/2026All-in my build (including buying the BC250, and a 1tb gen3 NVMe chip, the two most expensive components) came in at $457. I budgeted about $12 for filament, and had to buy more screws than I needed, all of which is included in that final price. 280
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Resurrecting to show off a worthy martini garnish. Pickled daylily buds. 120
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 04/06/2026#5 of 50 from the Jack Kirby Museum hangs proudly above my desk. It’s one of my most prized possessions. I don’t know where the original is, but it should hang in museums with the greats. Jack was one of the greats. 161
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Went way off book and garnished with a sage leaf and flower. 340
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 29/05/2026TFW you’re trying to enjoy a Kong and have Feelings at the same time. 185
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Nooo, the ones we get around here are friendly and adorable! 030
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 18/05/2026BEHOLD my accidentally color coordinated mechanical keyboard and desk setup. I really do like sitting here! 120
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Okay, so this isn't technically Earth 2. They are canonically distinct, and I, a comic book nerd, know that. 050
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 06/05/2026My XTEInk X3 arrived and it is very cool! I flashed Crosspoint onto it without issue and am currently transferring all my ebooks onto it. After that I can connect to my OPDS server to download new books! 040
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Foraged, cooked, and ate some Japanese Knotweed shoots last night. Roasted most and sliced a few up to make into a simple syrup for cocktails. Thanks to @blackforager.bsky.social for the TikTok reminding me it’s that time of year! 000
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Um actually I believe if you look into it you'll find that The Warner Brothers, Yakko and Wacko, and the Warner Sister Dot invented this while singing the Acme song. 140
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Replace crocodiles with 20mg Adderall, pina colada Celsius, no food. 040
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 31/03/2026I recently spotted one somehow in Franklin Park in Boston! I had heard they danced around sunset, went to the park to look, and somehow managed to see one sitting stock still on the ground. Terrible iPhone 13 Mini photo, but it was still magical! 120
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 22/03/2026RIP Sam Kieth. A generational talent whose style was consistently at odds with the mainstream. It was always a delight to see his work on a book, and he will be greatly missed. 000
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 22/03/2026RIP Sam Kieth. A generational talent whose style was consistently at odds with the mainstream. It was always a delight to see his work on a book, and he will be greatly missed. 091
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 20/03/2026I feel like this is ripe for one of those Kate Beaton strips where she takes a book cover and does the next few panels? 0120
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 16/03/2026First time I’ve ever seen an American Woodcock in the wild. I accidentally flushed it which I felt bad about, but I think it’ll be okay. 000
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 26/02/2026@denizcamp.bsky.social, Pere Pérez et al. opened The Ultimates #21 with this page. 0163
Francis @datafran.bsky.social · 28/01/2026What I think sticks with me about Sal Buscema’s death is, while I think he was a titan of the medium, he was also a working artist, and at the same time I think his work belongs in museums. It speaks directly to the disconnect between popular/sequential art and the work we consider worthy of display 030
