Why Pro Growers Are Switching from 0–10V to Digital + @TrolMaster OPA2 - EP11: Josh Barker
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Episode 11 Featuring Josh Barker - The Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango CannabisMost growers still rely on 0–10V analog lighting control, but the truth is—it’s holding facilities back. Analog dimming maxes out at ~20–30 fixtures per run, forces multiple dongles (LMA14s), and risks random signal failures that can cause unwanted light flicker or even phantom “on” events at night. For commercial-scale cultivation, that’s not just inconvenient—it’s costly and risky.In this episode, we sit down with Josh Barker, Director of Cultivation at Miami Mango, to break down why digital lighting control is the future of horticulture. From signal integrity and scaling hundreds of fixtures on a single line, to the “last-command” driver fix that prevents re-veg scares, to the game-changing OPA2 digital contactor that cuts hidden nighttime amp draw—this conversation covers it all.We also share real-world war stories, including the infamous “4th of July” flicker test that pushed manufacturers to fix protocol behavior. Plus, get a sneak peek into the Omega facility software platform, designed to unify lighting, HVAC, and cultivation analytics under one dashboard.Whether you’re running a few rooms or a multi-acre facility, this is a must-watch if you’re ready to:Eliminate phantom power draw at nightScale lighting systems without multiplying dongles and wiring messImprove safety and failover reliability with digital driversFuture-proof your grow with integrated facility software💡 If you’re serious about cutting costs, protecting your crop, and scaling smarter, digital is the only way forward.
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