View source for Gr-smart meters on WSL

I recently (Apr. 12, 2024) set '''Windows Subsystem for Linux''' (WSL) up to run the gr-smart_meters flowgraph and it worked perfectly on Windows 11. 

Below is a high level outline followed by some detailed steps.

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===Install WSL and Ubuntu 22.04===
Open PowerShell or cmd prompt as '''administrator''' and enter:
 wsl --install
Then install Ubuntu 22.04
 wsl --install Ubuntu-22.04
There may be some restarts needed when performing these steps. 

Once they are complete, start up Ubuntu which should be searchable through the Start menu as '''Ubuntu 22.04.'''x '''LTS App.'''

===Install GNURadio and gr-smart_meters===
You can follow the guide at [[Gr-smart meters Setup Guide]] since it is for Ubuntu 22.04. Come back to the next step below when you have finished.

===Install graphical support specific for WSL===
If you try to run gnuradio-companion without doing this you will get an error stating there is no window environment. Installing these packages within the Ubuntu terminal takes care of that.
 sudo apt install libgtk-3-dev mesa-utils libgl1-mesa-glx ttf-mscorefonts-installer
Now running gnuradio-companion should open the application as seen below.
[[File:Grc_on_wsl.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|459x459px]]
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===Connect Software Defined Radio (SDR) to WSL===
When you connect a SDR to Windows using USB, WSL can't see that device. You must use an application called '''usbipd''' to transfer them from Windows to WSL.