Makerbot Replicator 5th Generation Problems....

[Davidsohd]

Im having the same trouble. Very stupid design having only 2 leveling knobs. They had it right with earlier renditions by having 3 leveling knobs. (was bought buy someone else as a group purchase "hey guys, lets buy junk together") and now I have this stupid (and loud) printer that will not level.

It has its fancy light that comes on during leveling, you get it "right" using the front knob when the print head touches down in front,
lights up, then it levels using the side knob.

But THEN the print head touches down in the back and now I'm supposed to mess with the front knob again!!! What do you think will happen?
(same thing happens when it touches down on the opposite side messing up the right knob.)

I'll believe it when it says its leveled. Read to print 3-4 small objects (or one long one). When the print starts, front base layer is ok, but as it moves to print the next piece behind the first, the table is lower and the filament just gnarls up like a tangled ball of string.

Any help i fixing this or should I just get a hammer?