Are there any example projects where someone used any of these elements?
What motors would you recommend or reliability and power?
What solutions will I have to come up with in order for this project to plug into the wall?
Any knowledge/direction would be awesome! This is my first project, Thanks guys.
Are there any example projects where someone used any of these elements?
I've used an Arduino...
What motors would you recommend or reliability and power?
Ones big enough the move the load at the speed required. You've mentioned a weight but not a movement direction (horizontal, vertical, at an angle...) or speed requirement. Is it OK if the motor takes 3 weeks to move the load a foot?
What solutions will I have to come up with in order for this project to plug into the wall?
A power cord would be useful, with a plug that matches the outlet. You may have several different voltage requirements, and certainly different current needs. Of course, what they all are is not clear.
First, thank you SO MUCH for your response and I apologize for being vague.
Allow me to clarify:
What I am trying to build is a desk that has motorized drawers and doors that open and close from a bluetooth connection. All of the hardware will be integrated into the desk itself, and plug into a nearby wall outlet for power. The motors controlling the doors will need to move in two directions, be strong enough to not strain from opening and closing a drawer at the same speeds as you would open and close a CD tray. I can modify how the motor moves the drawer so that the motor does not have to be precise down the the millimeter too. I eventually want to use an iPhone's bluetooth connection to control it, but for the time being I'll use a computer for simplicity.
I'm looking to have five motorized drawers total, I know this affects what shields I need to use. I'm starting to research how these things work, and I figure it shouldn't be impossible with the right hardware. Its just I have no idea what is out there and what is capable of powering motors that are stronger than servos. Another concern I have is the Arduino crashing or bugging out due to inactivity, should I create an on/off switch for long periods of inactivity? Or are these microprocessors stable enough to be plugged in 24/7, just waiting for input?