Remote control doors

[John Schmitz]

I'm building a cabinet with remote control doors (using an electric motor) Does anyone have any experience or know of any sources for low cost remote control DC or AC motors? Thanks, John

[Scott Conners]

I've used small AC gearmotors for opening and closing high windows in a clerestory. I bought them from http://www.electricmotorwarehouse.com/ who were the only guys I could find with the proper size and RPM. I didn't notice until after installing them that the sent one that was the wrong RPM (1/2 speed of the other). The motors work well though, and they have a good selection.

How big is the cabinet? The weight and size of the door determines how large of a servo or motor you need to operate it. Do you need wireless operation, or just a button? Do you need a self contained unit or do you intend to build something yourself? Do they just need to open/close when triggered, or do they need to operate with proportional control? Give some more details or PM me and I'll give you some ideas.