Hackerspace Whiteboard

Project Abstract

Whiteboards are awesome, Bigger whiteboards are more awesome. We have a large space and I think a large (wall size) whiteboard would be epic. However, I also think that having a whiteboard that we can move around the space would be nice and convenient for meetings.

Also, we are not restricted to just one whiteboard, we could make a wall whiteboard and also have a mobile one.

Project Research

There are several important issues to consider in researching obtaining or constructing a space whiteboard, the major ones that occur to me are:

• Location -- The location determines size, accessibility, and read-ability.
  • Mobile whiteboard with wheels
  • Mobile Whiteboard in an easel type construction
  • Whiteboard Wall -- Cover a wall with whiteboard material
  • Mounted Whiteboard -- Framed whiteboard that hangs on the wall
• Material
  • Whiteboard Writing Surface
    • Commercial whiteboard you go buy
      • Very Durable, Will not stain easily, Pre-constructed
      • Expensive for a medium size, let alone large board. (4'x6' @ $185)
    • Dry Erase board paint
      • Rustoleum makes a dry erase paint that is ~$25 per quart, this will cover a 7'x7' area. http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=128
      • Markee is another choice that was $97 for 1 gallon and did not state the area it would cover, however 4x Quarts = 1 gallon so it would probably be equivalent to 4 quarts of the Rustoleum. http://www.dryerasemagic.com/
      • Requires a smooth surface to paint, and we probably should prime the surface first.