Here is a list of the resources used by team 1895 and for what reason. Hopefully, these may help any budding teams or just any team in general in their quest for knowledge in the FIRST competition.
www.usfirst.org (official FIRST website; contains rules and gameplay)
www.andymark.biz (robotic parts, wheels)
www.innovationfirst.com (robotic part, motors, kit of parts)
www.mcmaster.com (industrial supply house)
www.lowes.com (hardware)
www.ebgames.com (gaming controllers)
www.poolcenter.com (pool noodles)
www.digikey.com (electronics)
www.mcmelectronics.com (electronics)
www.mouser.com(electronics)
www.magidglove.com (safety equipment)
www.tasco-safety.com (safety equipment)
www.lawholesaledist.com (spirit supplies)
www.signgraphx.com (banners, t-shirts)
www.inkhead.com (buttons, t-shirts)
www.orientaltrading.com (giveaway items)
http://validator.w3.org/ (Markup Validation Service)
Adobe Fireworks (Photo Album design)
www.chiefdelphi.com
(team 1002, the Circuitrunners provides free web hosting with sevaa.com to any FIRST group)