A bit remote, perhaps (5)
I believe the answer is:
piece
This clue is a double definition.
'a bit' is the first definition.
(a bit is a small piece)
'remote perhaps' is the second definition.
(I know that remote control is a type of electronic machine)
(Other definitions for piece that I've seen before include "See 3" , "Chessman; portion" , "that may follow show after work party?" , "Part - portion" , "Portion, bit" .)