Is it really just me or is this TK lock horrendous ?
I have tried the default adjustments which made it dramatically worse. Next step is the "try it and see" method.
I have also found that Chuckworts adjustments are great once done but 10 games later are all out again.
This is the most frustrating game, and adjustments I have come across so far.
The right return lane isn't too bad, bouncing to the left flipper. Apart from that the eject loop is super inconsistent and the left return lane still hits the slings, ☹️

Mate, I love your positive posts and I'm sure I will get there.
I think the left eject position is maybe a full through hole screw and nut so it stays secure, seems to get loose faily quickly.
The left return lane I may have to re drill the screws for the lane guide as I just cannot get it to consistently hit the flipper.
The TK lock has been adjusted to death. I think the recent post of " disable it, thank me later" is getting close.
I have 2 mates thinking about this game but there is no way they will spent the money is such a fractious game.
I will watch for your tips and updates.

It's not you, I have tweaked it 10 times and followed all the guides and it's still unreliable. Just a crappy mech that is never going to work 100%.

AUD $14000 for such a great themed game is ok, I just think there are AUD $3000 worth of fixing it needs. Great game but so disappointing in some aspects of the LE extras.
Hopefully a manufacture or code update will nail it....

How can this be fixed. Is there an adjustment in the settings. I’ve tried everything from game pitch to even unscrewing mech from play field and adding small washers between the mech and the underside play field. All with no luck. That rod has always hit the ball upon upward release.

Thanks. PinGuy app pitch is at 7.1. I’ll try bringing the back up higher and more roll to the left. The ball also gets stuck between the wire gate and the metal rail leading to that up post rod.

Honestly it's one of the odder mechs to make sense of. After I tweak it sometimes it appears it's going to be working better when I first start playing but then soon after or later games it just seems back to the same unreliable mess. I can't say it made it worse but in the end none of the tweaking I have done I don't feel made it better either. I'd say I get 75% of solid shots to stick(this is the tough part to quantify cause a less than perfect shot up that ramp will typically not stick), not horrible but not great either, I just gave up tweaking it hoping better solutions would come eventually.

Ever since scientists said that UV light kills Coronavirus, I've been playing STh exclusively, shooting for the pops to start upside down mode, then opening my mouth and pressing my face to the glass.

Call me crazy, but I feel terrific.

I’ll just say it. Disable it and thank me later. It’s a junk mech. They need to bring the actuator in and use hold voltage and cycle it for cooling. Then when the switch is made it switched to high voltage to become more rigid for the ball to ride on.

Mine is currently disabled

Mine actually threw the ball back down the ramp a couple times. Without lock lit the ball stuck on the wall, then it disengaged as the ball wobbled backwards so it flew back to the flippers, pretty funny

This pin continues to kick my ass. (Not the game itself. Ownership in general).

The code updates have been great. The new call outs and gameplay tweaks have the game growing on me. In spite of the never ending issues I’ve had since taking it out of the box.

Today. I decided I was going to get that TK multi-ball lock working. Went through the guide. Tried everything. Been at it for 4+ hours. I’ve gotten the ball lock to work 4 times in several dozen shots. This is actually progress as before that it never locked a single time.

I’m too frustrated and tired to try more today.

I’m probably going to need to pull the table out, rework the cut in the ramp, and adjust more the mounting/angle of the diverter as most of the time it just sends the ball back down the ramp were it came up from and SDTM.

Last thing vexing me, I could use some help/input from folks here. I’ve been getting CRAZY glass slapping air balls. Like 5-6 per game.

I took some high speed video and found the reason for most of my crazy air balls is that the plastic protector around the demo gorgon sits too high in one spot because of a bolt underneath it that needs to be shaved down a couple cm. What I need help with is, what is the best way to get access to that part? Not sure how or where to begin with the ramp tear down.

In spite of these issues I can still find moments where I am having fun with the game.

But I still have yet to have the amount of fun required to overcome serious buyer remorse.

Right now, every air ball hitting the glass during multiball or left ramp reject/stdm really kills the mood for me.

Maybe you guys can help get me this one sorted and get on to trying for high scores.
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I would think the plastic is that way so the ball has a fast roll after a miss to the demogorgen and So that the ball does not get stuck and then will set you up for another demogorgen shot.

Are other people’s plastic that way? Can anyone take a look/pictures with the ramp down?

My ramp plastic is like that

New ramp kits are not yet available. I have a ramp with no graphics on it they sent but won't be taking the time to install that. I'm waiting on the actual kit.

Do you know what date they started using the new ramp on games?

How do you tell if you have a "questionable ramp"?
Is it only if you cant hit Demogorgon in the mouth?

With the ramp down look at it from the side. There should be no gap

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I will check for ramp gap after work. I thought that was only a problem with some of the Pro’s. Chas didn’t mention it when I called support. Said “this one has a lot of air balls by design”. But I see no one else in here talking about 4-5 glass hits a game. I’m honestly nervous anytime I get a multiball sequence.

I have no problems hitting or making center shots with my demo. I feel like that part works as expected and that my misses are legitimate.

It’s just shots that miss to the left spike straight up into the glass more often than not.

Table is level side to side and at recommended pitch. But I can try cheating it down a bit in the back left to see if that helps.

Tho I have a feeling that will make my left ramp even more hopeless with the TK multiball mech. Sounds like I’m not alone in that. So I’ll turn it off for now.

I’m thinking once the uv kit and replacement playfield arrive I’ll be selling or trading this table.

I've been getting a ton of glass hits since day one, and also waiting for the new ramp kits to become available. I've toned the the flipper power down by quite a bit, and still get the odd glass hit. Hoping the new ramp will fix it, but will also look at the plastic in front of the Demo when I get home.

Flipper power at 230 and no more hits on the glass...

That's what my ramp looks like. So I need to call stern to get a replacement?

There are no kits available right now but yes, you will need to contact stern with pictures of your ramp to get the replacement kit once it is available. It was in manufacturing when this whole thing went down so hopefully once things open back up it will be available quickly.

Let me just say, I got one of the replacement ramps(although didn't have the correct decals to go with it so I never installed it) but there is still a small gap as you show in that picture. So either the new ones are still faulty or there is something more that is different on them

Hey Guys- I'm excited to be joining the club later this week by buying a pro. Seller states that there was an issue with the gate under the Demo and they installed the ramp lock post that they got from Stern. I know that when this game came out that the ramp lock post was a problem. Would anyone mind telling me what the Stern fix entailed? Also, what possible adjustment can be made under the Demo in case any issue comes back? I really appreciate it.

The replacement ramp that I got without the decal didn't have the gap there. I also think it is a little bit longer but I have not measured it yet. I have to take the glass off to get some info for Stern tonight anyway and will look again

One more question if that’s okay... Does the pro model register hits to the demogorgon that don’t go into the mouth or is that only on the premium/le? Thanks.

Yeah the replacement they sent me is quite a bit longer. I don't think it would land on the mylar anymore. Hopefully whatever kit they have to fix this does the job. Looking back at recent pictures in this thread it does appear that the newer machines have much longer ramps than the earlier ones.
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Joined the club!

Just received a Premium (production date Feb 17th 2020) yesterday. It was supposed to go straight onto location, but the bar is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, so it was delivered to my home office instead. Oh, the agony!

Quite satisfied with the state out of the box. I swapped the PSU fan for a more silent one, and put in a sheet of anti-glare playfield glass. The left ramp / TK lock shot is pretty evil and could perhaps do with some adjustment, but everything else seems good so far, including the demogorgon.

I was rummaging in the adjustments when I heard daughter (9) come home from school. Decided to set "Adult content" to "NO".
A minute later, on the first ball on the first test game, with her standing next to me: Right outlane drain => a loud and clear "WHAT THE HELL?!". Hilarious

Upgraded to 5 1/4 speakers on my premium and purchased speaker lights from Doug over at Speakerlightkits.com. The install went all to easy. Could not be happier. Thanks again Doug..
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So I finally finished installing my UV kit yesterday and I have to say, it’s the coolest thing since sliced bread! It’s like I have a whole new game now!! And for whatever reason, I’m getting better scores since I’ve installed it. One thing i Noticed though , on the right ramp, it seems like it leans to the right more since adding the UV rail to it. Like the rail added thickness and made it off a little. Anyone else notice that ?

Trindog... level the playfield, not the glass.