Interesting Technical Sites

Manufacturers web sites with useful data:
Microchip, makers of PIC microcontrollers.
Parallax, makers of the Basic Stamp.

Magazine sites:
Scott Edwards’ Basic Stamp Applications from Nuts and Volts Magazine.
EDN Magazine has reader-supplied Design Ideas.

Recommended mail order companies:
Jameco Electronics has low prices on generic electronic parts, and they ship quickly.
Digi-Key sells name-brand parts including PIC microcontrollers.
All Electronics sells surplus electronics, inventory is always changing.
B.G. Micro has surplus electronics and witty Texas charm.