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Mark70:
As an architect this topic caught my interest.  I hadn't even considered barrier free accessibility, but I do see that the monitor angle and the control panel height are very important.  Our building code (Ontario Canada) has a good diagram of clearances for a sink.  I imagine they'd apply very well to a cabinet.  You should go to your local library and check out your local building code.  You should find some diagrams.  If not, you'll find the suggestion dimensions in text.  You could keep that in mind if you decide to build another.

As for an actuator for the front panel, I suggest that you check out the auto customization world.  There is bound to be a place that cators to the import customization market or truck customization market.  I think an actuator for a truck tonneau cover would be something like what you're looking for.

KonkeyKong:
yes yes yes, more options than a man should be allowed.

Car window motors - excellent, the power source might be a little tricky but then again maybe not, anyone know about the gearing on one? because if they spin as fast as a power window opens/closes that would be an ideal speed.

bench grinder - easy power source, gearing might be an issue and I'm trying yo remember if grinder motors lock, I think I remember being able to freely spin my dad's bench grinder as a kid.

Actuator for a truck tonneau cover - looked quite spendy from what I gathered, but would make a very smooth coin door lift, but I think the cheapest one I found was around $250,

I really appreciate all these great ideas, I'm thinking with all the brain power on this forum arcade builders could someday rule the world...currency would be reduced to quarters only, and wars would be settled by high scores.

Mark70:

--- Quote from: KonkeyKong on August 21, 2005, 09:13:42 pm ---... arcade builders could someday rule the world...currency would be reduced to quarters only, and wars would be settled by high scores.

--- End quote ---

You just wrote my new signature for these boards.

Avery:
If you are looking for pulleys, gears or other "bits" for this project check out www.mcmaster.com.  Not the cheapest place to buy hardware, but if you need something specific, they've probably got it.

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