Automated lemonade stand MK1

This is just a little idea that I came up with during class. here in Omaha, It's always hot, and the lemonade stand business just isn't too well. so, why not build a stand that doesn't need to be tended too. this is what I came up with. oh yes, and with the heating element and marshmallow dispenser, it is also a hot cocoa dispenser. on a cold day, leave it by the curb plugged in, and watch as the cold pedestrians walking their dogs stop by daily, making sure they bring good change. most of the designs are modified from the sketches, the designs as they are built will have their picture put up on their step. you will also need lot's of knex. program files included.

all of these pictures will be updated, as I do not have motors or wiring to most of the mechanisms

NOTE: x2 This Idea is copyrighted Vortech industries, and I am building it. no copying without permission

P.S. if the details are a little sketchy, send me an email @ 27ace27@gmail.com telling what needs clarification, and I will thank you in the instructable and clarify the section.

this instructable is a work in progress, and updates will be posted as they happed, so keep checking back. If you want a status, email me!

UPDATE: I have redesigned the stand as MK2 in a separate instructable. MK2 is cheaper, more reliable, and uses less parts. I will not compile any additional files for this version. Only what I already have done will be updated. None of these will work without significant modification + experience, so, build at your own risk.

steps marked with an * is the exact same in MK2, captions marked with a # are the same in MK2.