Looking for programmable USB remote

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for a wireless USB remote that allows for customizable hotkeys to launch macros. Participants explore various options and suggestions for achieving this functionality, focusing on the need for a compact device with a limited number of buttons.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a wireless USB remote with customizable hotkeys, indicating that existing options like wireless numeric keypads do not meet their requirements.
  • Another participant suggests using Google for further research, which is met with frustration from the original poster who indicates they have already searched extensively.
  • A different participant provides a link to a product and mentions that their wireless Microsoft mouse has customizable buttons, suggesting that software like Autohotkey could enhance functionality.
  • Another suggestion involves using remote control software on a mobile device with Bluetooth capabilities to control a laptop, citing previous experiences with similar setups.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific solution, and multiple competing views and suggestions are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on specific software capabilities and device compatibility, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion does not clarify the limitations of the proposed solutions or the specific requirements of the original poster.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in customizable remote control solutions for computers, particularly those looking for compact devices with macro capabilities.

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I am looking for a wireless USB remote with customizable hotkeys that I can assign to launch customized macros. I haven't really found anything made specifically for that purpose. The best I came up with are wireless numeric keypads but that is still not good enough. I need something compact and I only need a few buttons.
 
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Duh! I've been searching on there for hours.
 
http://www.google.com/search?q=wireless+"USB+remote"+customizable
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000513KE/?tag=pfamazon01-20

My wireless Microsoft mouse has buttons that can customized in software [for example, my middle mouse button can be used to do lots of things]. You might find something like Autohotkey useful with it if this is too limited and you need to do something fancy. I know Microsoft has a wireless presenter for PowerPoint-type stuff. I suspect it can be customized as well.
 
If you have a mobile device with Bluetooth capabilities there's "remote control" software that you can install to control a laptop, for example.

I've seen this done with a PocketPC and an Apple laptop.
 

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