How is it called? (the window pane blackboard )

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a specific type of blackboard that is transparent and resembles a window pane, often seen in movies with scientific themes. Participants explore its characteristics, potential DIY solutions, and cleaning methods.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the blackboard as a back-lit plexiglass sandwich used in the Navy, suggesting it can be made at home.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the cleaning methods for grease pencils used on such surfaces.
  • A question is raised regarding the compatibility of dry erase markers with plexiglass and whether they would cause damage.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes related to the use of these boards in various contexts, including television shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific name of the blackboard or the best materials to use, indicating multiple competing views and unresolved questions regarding cleaning and marker compatibility.

Contextual Notes

There are uncertainties regarding the cleaning methods and the effects of different writing instruments on plexiglass, as well as the exact terminology for the blackboard in question.

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How is it called? (the "window pane blackboard")

Hello everyone, that's one terrible flat question I'm asking here, but do you know what is this super stylish blackboard that isn't black but transparent, exactly like a grand window pane? Any movie with some science in it has it. They write on it with white pens. I'm looking forward to buy one, it'd be fun to have one home. Thanks to you.
 
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Oh House wrote on one of those for awhile lol! But I don't know what they are called sorry
 
We used them in the Navy - it is just a back-lit plexiglass sandwich that you write on with a grease pencil. You could make one yourself without too much trouble.
 
Thank you for your response (I know my reply is a bit out of sync), I'll definitely make one myself.
 
I always wonder how you clean it. Grease pencil?
 
You could just use window panes too, and dry erase markers.

Can you write on plexiglass with dry erase markers, or would it damage it?
 

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