A Motor that can Open a Cupboard Door! :(?

Question

I Am thinking of making a Automatic Sliding door for a Entertainment Center, And I'm Wondering what Sort of Motor I Will Need, Wondering if theres such thing that is Easy, Like a Motorized Hinge or Something, Please Help

Answer 1

There are pre-made elevators that custom cabinet makers use for that job. When you push a button the TV rises up out of the cabinet. No moving doors are required.

Look in the Rockler Woodworker Professional catalog or find that online.

Answer 2

a motorized hinge will not help with a sliding door. sliding doors do not have hinges. a large servo motor would work for a hinged door. you will need a more complex system for a sliding door. it really isn't something that can be explained here all that well. there are pre made automatic door systems available but you will have to have a mighty big bag of pennies to buy one.

Answer 3

Smiles, what a neat toy.

I do have a suggestion.

If I wanted such, I might investigate companies that create appliances, etc. for the disabled.

Just my two cents.

Steven Wolf

Answer 4

you would need something on the order of a miniature garage door opener something that would not only open but shut the door also search for some science web sites that have miniature motors and pulleys and belts hope that helps

Answer 5

Windsheild wiper motor comes to mind for me. Good luck

Answer 6

Take a look at this:

http://www.smarthome.com/3141c1.html

--Jim