[adamnemecek]

Should I get learn zemax? Is that the right direction?

[jacquesm]

That's definitely going to teach you lots but I always loved to tinker and learn at the same time.

How about this?:

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-compu...

OCW should be archived.

[adamnemecek]

I need help with the tinkering platform. I’m aware of the ocw class however it’s idk, I wanna build shit.

[jacquesm]

Warning: gateway drug, do not open package.

https://www.integraf.com/resources/articles/a-simple-hologra...

Because of course it will start with something simple... and then you start to wonder about larger and larger holograms.

More powerful lasers...

Bigger bases... (see sand table above)

Have fun!