Mini PowerPoint Remote: Build on 3/4" x 1" Board?

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A user is interested in building a mini wireless PowerPoint remote with two buttons for slide navigation, aiming to fit the design on a board no larger than 3/4" x 1". They plan to use a wireless USB receiver and are seeking advice due to their limited electrical knowledge. A suggestion is made to explore WUSB kits from Cypress Semiconductor, which could meet the project's requirements. The user is open to any information or jokes about their lack of expertise. Overall, the discussion focuses on the feasibility and resources for creating a compact wireless remote.
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I'd like to attempt to build a mini wireless PowerPoint remote that simply moves back and forth through slides...that's it...two buttons. I'm trying to see if I can fit the entire design on a board no larger than 3/4" x 1"...is this possible? Also, the receiver would need to be a wireless USB. I'm not very familiar with how any of this might work and plan to pay a consultant to design (or attempt to design) this for me, but I thought I'd like to take a stab at it myself first! Why not...so any kind of info, even if its a joke at my lack of electrical knowledge is appreciated. Cheers!
 
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Priesthood said:
I'd like to attempt to build a mini wireless PowerPoint remote that simply moves back and forth through slides...that's it...two buttons. I'm trying to see if I can fit the entire design on a board no larger than 3/4" x 1"...is this possible? Also, the receiver would need to be a wireless USB. I'm not very familiar with how any of this might work and plan to pay a consultant to design (or attempt to design) this for me, but I thought I'd like to take a stab at it myself first! Why not...so any kind of info, even if its a joke at my lack of electrical knowledge is appreciated. Cheers!

Check out the WUSB kits from Cypress Semiconductor. They should fit your requirements pretty well. :smile:
 

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