Useful Links
Software
Learning C/C++
cplusplus tutorial
Another C++ tutorial
C: the complete reference A good reference (not tutorial) but doesn't cover C++.
C++: the complete reference Same author as above, so I'm buying a copy.
Many tutorials on C++ and one specifically on Visual C++ on how to create a simple program.
Learning Windows programming
Programming Windows by Charles Petzold This is about the best book. Easy to understand with many examples.
Learning Lisp
Download FREE LispWorks compiler (used on Leaf project)
About Lisp
More About Lisp
Download free book "On Lisp"
A good lisp book not for free
Introduction to Lisp
More on Lisp
Examples with code
More examples with code
Hardware
Basic drive architecture
Selecting motors/encoders
Selecting sensors
Finding parts
Online source for Leaf microcontroller board imrobotics.com
PC stuff
General motors, sensors, etc.
imrobotics parts, sensors, motor controllers. A leaf project supporter :-)
www.active-robots.co.uk a source for many robot parts in the UK. Also has a long list of useful links.
superdroid robots a very helpful site for finding parts
Robot Store (Jameco)
Robot Shop Lots of good parts
Acroname Long time supplier of robot stuff
Robot Combat has batteries, motors, chargers, etc
General electronics
Raw Materials
Online Metals.com for the parts you can't find locally, and all the others also.