Newbie Coach Seeking Hardware

[techedguy]

I am coaching a new team #2865 (we've had 1 meeting as a team thusfar).

We need something to work with. Something to play with, manipulate, build, etc. I've got marketing students trying to build our identity and gain local support, I've got kids with experience in electronics and robotics classes I teach...what I don't have are the toys to play with (yet).

What I'm really seeking is a 'bot base with controllers. If it's functional gear I have a sponsor who would be willing to make a donation to the team who donates their older gear to us to help us get some hands on before kick-off.

I've been to the IFI site and while I'm sure the prices are fair I'd be happier with some used equipment that'd otherwise sit and getting money into a team's budget rather than a company's.

I'm in Northern Idaho not too far from Spokane, WA. We've put out feelers up here but no positive responses as of yet.

Thanks for your time!

Sal