Pretty cool idea!!
Elsewhere on PL there is (or was?) a thread containing a LOT of the type of information you're looking for, so a search may turn up a few more items you might want to list.
Definitely a good idea to post your "master" list here before going YouTube - some of the other pros might be willing to jump in with additional pointers.
One thing I might add -
Be sure to run a spell check before posting the final list!!
RR
Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
1979.
Sweet.....