Mingda D2 - MGN12H Bed-Carriage Conversion

This is a full dual-rail adapter using two MGN12H blocks to adapt the Mingda D2 Y-Gantry bed plate.

This adapter is very rigid in comparison to the 604z bearing wheels the printer comes with stock.

I’ve printed mine with a 0.6mm nozzle at 0.4 or 0.3mm layer height in standard PLA off Amazon. I’m sure you can print it using ABS or PETG to make it stronger, but I’ve been using this adaptation for weeks now and it suits me fine as it doesn’t come in any concerning contact with the heated bed.

I’ve also found that the HOMERS 240*250 24V bed works well with this printer. I’ve soldered an XT60 connector to allow the disconnect of the wires if need be. Will hopefully print a connector to secure more but I haven’t had any issues as of yet.

when I printed in PLA but can be printed in PETG or ABS and higher temps should you wish or are concerned of heat issues.

I’ve used two M5 screws and nuts with washers to secure this bracket on either side of the Y gantry plate, two M3 scr