# Linx Technologies USB Remote Control for Computer Control

**URL:** <https://community.sparkfun.com/t/linx-technologies-usb-remote-control-for-computer-control/29301>\
**Category:** Wireless & IoT\
**Created:** [August 26, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/linx-technologies-usb-remote-control-for-computer-control/29301 "2014-08-26T05:06:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![g0thike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eb9ed0/32.png) [@g0thike](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/g0thike)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2014, 5:06am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/linx-technologies-usb-remote-control-for-computer-control/29301/1 "2014-08-26T05:06:43Z")

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Guys, Gals & Pals,

Need some advice. I am a complete noob/rookie about building rf hardware.

I am looking at Linx Technologies:

[https://www.linxtechnologies.com/en/pro … mitter-dev](https://www.linxtechnologies.com/en/products/remotes/kits/ms-long-range-handheld-transmitter-dev)

My goal is to build a long range remote control, possibly get the 1,000 ft range, so I can control software like PowerPoint and Winamp on my PC via USB connection.

I am looking at the Linx Evaluation Kit linked above.

The question is, do I need to create software for the kit or do I need some chip with a bootloader and script.

Any insight, ideas or advice will be highly appreciated so I can complete the project, buy the parts, buy additional parts, etc.

Thanks

GR