My processing sketch now converts from RAE to XYZ. I used a single azimuth scan to prove that the conversion works.

Then CloudCompare imports the file and can clean it up and save it as needed (I used e57).

Once I saved it in an LAS file it opened in ReCap without a problem.

I'm noticing a lot of waviness in the scan. However, I'm wondering how much of that is due to the jerking motion being made because of the frequent SD card delays. Without outputting to the SD card this is MUCH more smooth running. Oh well, a problem for another day.

Also, my LidarLite v3 arrived today. I hooked up all the electronics.

My replacement Adafruit Trinket arrives tomorrow. Fingers crossed that the SD card module didn't get burned out. If everything else survived then it should be ready to upload the sketch and get my first scan.

And my 8K FRAM chip arrived today. But I'm out of time...so it will have to wait until another night.