breadboard interface

[2010FRC0399]

According to rule R82, the cypress board can only have connections on the breadboard included in the kit, could either a custom made circuit board, or COTs board be used to provide electrical connections into the board?

[2010FRC0812]

Under rule R82, it states that the only interface is via USB or the FirstTouch I/O Module/breadboard (Cypress POSC 3). We believe that the connection via the breadboard is NOT robust enough and we would like to connect to a team made daughter board that bring the pins on the PSOC 3 board to a header similar to the one on last years drivers station. IE: an array of .1in pins with +3.3v and Gnd.

We have provided a copy of the schematic that we are proposing and a copy of the board layout.. As you can see, it just bring the pins out to a standard header eliminating the breadboard. The board provide no other function other that terminating the pins into a header.

* Schematic and board layout was uploaded to the general forum under an identical post-I don't see where to upload here. I can email it if you need.


DRIVER STATION - The collection of the Classmate PC, FirstTouch I/O Module and breadboard provided in the KOP, and a USB hub (either the one provided in the KOP, or a team-supplied USB hub device).


<R82> Teams are permitted to connect a portable computing device (Laptop computer, PDAs, etc.) to the DRIVER STATION for the purpose of displaying feedback from the ROBOT while participating in competition MATCHES. Portable computing devices may only connect to the DRIVER STATION through one of the USB ports or through the breadboard – they shall not connect to the DRIVER STATION through any other port. Portable computing devices may only connect to the DRIVER STATION – they must not directly connect to any ARENA ports or equipment. Please note that AC power will not be available at the PLAYERS STATIONS so these devices will have to run on internal batteries or be self-powered.



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[2010FRC2826]

Are we required to use the IO board and breadboard unmodified as stated in <R60>? Specifically, can we not use the breadboard and create our own carrier circuit board and power interface to the Cypress IO board?

[GDC]

No, the only permitted breadboard is that which is included in the 2010 KOP

The answer above (italicized) was made in error. Please see Team Update #4.