New York City/New Jersey FIRST: Discovering the Genius in Every Kid

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.

• 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
• For Teams, By Teams - Resources selected by the 2007 President's Circle teams that are particularly
  useful for helping start new 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.
• FIRSTwiki - An open-content encyclopedia for the FIRST Robotics Competition
• MERIT (Mentoring Experienced Robotics Teams in Transition) - A program designed by FRC Team 303 to
  support veteran and struggling teams to rebuild and continue to succeed in FIRST
• NYC/NJ FIRST Workshop Presentations - A collection of information designed to support and teach
  teams about various principles of FRC.
• 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.
• Robot Photos - A catalog of high-quality, royalty-free digital photographs for the promotion of FIRST
  Robotics
• 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
• Team Timeline - A spreadsheet of tasks and responsibilities with goal deadlines throughout the year

• 2006 FVC Coaches’ Handbook -Documentation assisting Tech coaches in building a team, building a
  season, mechanics, a tournament overview and more
• 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 2006 FIRST Vex Challenge
• FIRST Base - The Autodesk Source for FIRST Teams, includes free software and training
• FIRST Forums -The FTC community 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.

• Communications Resource Center - A cohesive list including important team information and resources to
  help teams throughout the season
• International Forum - The FLL community web forum created for constructive communication, problem
  solving, and idea sharing between teams
• The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Idea Book: Design, Invent, and Build - The team behind The NXT STEP
  blog has packaged some of their considerable skills and experience in this book, and even included
  instructions for eight robots you can build yourself.
• NXT Robotics Competition Workbook - A great resource for new and experienced teams including
  information for teachers, coaches, mentors, and students to begin organizing and tackling the challenges
  ahead.
• Robotics Competition Journals -A cheap collection of fun, 40-page journals perfect for recording the
  entire process of a team's FLL season
• Team Resources -A collection of tips and information on preparing, programming, building, and
participation in FLL

• 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
• NXT Programming Guide - A book that will teach teams to easily program a robot with the NXT-G visual
  programming language, as well as learn to implement basic, intermediate, and advanced programs.
• 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

• 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
• Innovation FIRST, Inc. - Official supplier of electronics for the FIRST Robotics Competition
• LEGO Education - The FLL program utilizes products from LEGO Education, Each year, FLL teams
  purchase their Challenge Sets from LEGO Education.
• 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
• Vex Labs - Official supplier of electronics, kits, parts and accessories for the Vex Robotics Design
  System
• WM Berg - Division of Rexnord, provider of miniature precision mechanical components

• 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

• 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 U.S.
• 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