You may want to get clarification from forums.usfirst.org on the legality of this. The way I read the rules is that you may not be allowed to directly connect to the Cypress board, you must go through the breadboard.
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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).
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This definition tells me that the breadboard is part of the DRIVER STATION.
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<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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The Cypress board and breadboard are both defined to be part of the DRIVER STATION, and the rule states that the only connections to the DRIVER STATION that are allowed are to a USB port or to the breadboard. Connection to the Cypress board is not specified as being allowed.