FIRST and many other organizations, including other teams, provide a variety of resources and training for both veteran and rookie FIRST teams. This page contains links to manuals, documents and other resources that will increase your knowledge of FIRST and its various components.
Team Resources
- Calendar of Important Deadlines - An important list of dates, including registration deadlines, to keep your team on track through the season
- ChiefDelphi - The unofficial forums for FIRST inter-team communication, development, and interaction
- Communications Resource Center - A cohesive list including important team information and resources to help teams throughout the season
- Documents and Updates - A list of important information for the 2008 FRC Season
- FIRST Collected Resources - Resources collected by FIRST that are particularly useful FRC teams
- FIRST Base - The Autodesk Source for FIRST Teams, includes free software and training
- FIRST Canada Workshop Presentations - A collection of information designed to support and teach teams about various principles of FRC.
- FIRST Forums - The FRC web forum created for constructive communication, problem solving, and idea sharing between teams
- FIRST Scholarships - A comprehensive list of educational opportunities to allow FIRST students to further pursue majors and careers in many technological fields.
- RINOS (Rookies in Need of Support) - A program started by FRC Team 25 designed to help new teams develop and find their path to success
- Team Handbook - Documentation providing information for organizing any FIRST team
- Team in a Box - A DVD, CD, and pamphlet package assembled to assist in the creation of new FIRST Robotics teams
Tutorials and Guides
- Autodesk Tutorials - A catalog of self-taught lessons for Autodesk Inventor & Autodesk 3D Studio Max
- The Blue Alliance - A video tutorial series teaching relevant topics to competitive robotics teams.
- Educational Robotics Kit Guide - A general overview of robot subsystems, hardware, electrical components, and programming
- List of Tools for Rookie FRC Teams - An important starting guide for new FIRST teams
- Olin Sharing FIRST - An accomplished demonstration board providing useful information about robot components
- OpenFIRST - An open-source initiative to help FIRST Robotics teams prosper in web development
- PneumaticsFIRST - A site of resources created by the fluid power industry to offer guidance in applying
pneumatics to FIRST robots
Suppliers and Manufacturers
- Anaheim Extrusion Co. - Supplier of custom-made extruded aluminum
- AndyMark, Inc. - FIRST-approved retailer of special machinery
- Badge-A-Minit - Retailer for button equipment and supplies
- Bimba Manufacturing Company - Retailer of industry-leading pneumatic technologies
- Digi-Key= - Supplier of various electronic components
- Microchip Technology Inc. - Software provider for FRC Programming
- MSC Industrial Supply Company - A large industrial supplier offering over 50,000 items with one-day shipping
- Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. - Retailer of extruded aluminum
- Rob Bayer.com - A FIRST-based programming resource offering tutorials, tools, and software downloads
- Small Parts Co. - A catalog and supplier of over 15,000 hard-to-find quality engineering tools and materials
- WM Berg - Division of Rexnord, provider of miniature precision mechanical components
Fundraising
- Fundraising Ideas & Product Center - A collection of fundraising resources for non-profit organizations
- Fundraiser Help - A database of tips, tutorials, and ideas for school and non-profit fundraising
- Step By Step Fundraising - A cohesive listing of fundraising strategies, including a free monthly newsletter and e-book
Other Resources
- ASEE - The official website for the American Society of Engineering Education
- ASME - The official website for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- ECDU - The unofficial community for the East Coast Drivers Union
- IEEE - The official website for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
- FIRST Community Alumni - Official community for alumni designed to increase continued support of FIRST
- NASA Robotics Alliance - An educational program designed to increase robotics expertise in the US
- NEMO - The official website for the FIRST Robotics Non- Engineering Mentor Organization, the support group and information exchange for adult mentors
- RCU - The official website for the Robot Chicks Union, advocates of the involvement of females in FIRST
- Science Resources - A non-profit organization that promotes quality science and engineering education
- SME - The official website fro the Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- SWE - The official website for the Society of Women Engineers, advocates for women achieving their full potential in engineering careers