Under revision for Spring 2016! Check back frequently!
General
Boost Converter
Bluetooth
PCB layout
Soldering
Motor modeling
Control
FRDM microcontroller board
A guide to get you started with Keil and the EE192 skeleton code.
Installation notes for Keil/FRDM KL25Z (courtesy Prof. O.A. Mohamed, Concordia Univ.)
mbed library
embedded systems
Lee and Seshia Intro. to Embedded Systems, see Chapter 11 Multitasking and Chapter 12 Scheduling.
Motor drive
Switching regulators
Linear regulators
Op amps
Sensing
Distributors
Digikey typically stocks most electronics parts.
Mouser, like Digi-Key, typically stocks most electronics parts.
McMaster-Carr is useful for buying mechanical components, such as fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts, etc) as well as raw material for constructing the car (multiple types of bar, stock, etc)
Semiconductor manufacturers
If you need a speciality part, often times you can put in a request for free samples from the manufacturer directly.