I still cannot see how a single failed cell can cascade into this failure without lots of extenuating circumstances.
Is it possible that a failed inverter with a large inductor shutting down introduced a large voltage spike to the batteries that caused dielectric breakdown in multiple cells...
Trying to save $ on the printer is false economy. Within a couple of months the amount you spend on filiment will easily eclipse the printer cost. Additionally care and feeding of an ender 3 will cost you significantly more than maintenance on a better printer.
Strength is a matter of design...
Asa would be a decent choice, easier to print than abs... but you probably won't be happy printing either of these on an ender 3.
Upgrading to a k1 or at least using an enclosure will help.
It usually takes the SOC monitors a few cycles to calibrate themselves. If that doesn't take care of itself, there must be a problem with wiring/connections.
Portable panels are a pain to deal with. I carry a set to augment the rooftop panels on my van. Idea was to have a suppliment for when we park in the shade. Turns out it is much easier to go somewhere, park in the sun for a couple of hours to charge and then return than it is to set up the aux...
I enjoyed the thread. It showed that despite hiring a PR person to represent them on this forum, Signature Solar management is still willing to chime in with personal attacks on their customers.
First rule of holes is that when you are in one, quit digging.