Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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A simple build guide of the PDXKBC macro pad by Mountain Blocks.

Links:

Mountain Blocks: mountainblocks.com
PDXKBC: mountainblocks.com/products/pdxkbc-macropad-kit

Elite-C: keeb.io/products/elite-c-low-profile-version-usb-c-pro-micro-replacement-atmega32u4

QMK Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=VR53Wo9Z960
QMK Configurator: https://config.qmk.fm/
QMK Toolbox: github.com/qmk/qmk_toolbox/releases

Keyboard Maestro: keyboardmaestro.com

Box Navy Switches: https://novelkeys.xyz/products/novelkeys-x-kailh-box-thick-clicks
Sherbet Switches: https://novelkeys.xyz/products/nk_-sherbet

SA Keycaps: aliexpress.com/item/4001222151809.html
NP PBT Keycaps: kbdfans.com/products/np-pbt-keycaps-set

Tentaku: https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/tentaku-mechanical-calculator

Gear:

Soldering Iron: amazon.com/gp/product/B07X2JC4S1
Tip Cleaner: amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPGDLA
Calipers: amazon.com/gp/product/B017KUC6XQ
Desk Mat: amazon.com/gp/product/B075SXRXTL
Fume Hood: amazon.com/gp/product/B001RLZGKK
Helping Hand: amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5DDVKB
Side Cutters: amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZPDG1K
Screw Driver Set: amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro and Explanation
4:12 - Diodes
11:15 - Headers
16:19 - Switches
29:13 - Controller
33:11 - Final Assembly
39:45 - Conclusion

Music is from Epidemic Sound.