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I recently (Apr. 12, 2024) set this '''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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Open PowerShell or cmd prompt as '''administrator''' and enter:
wsl --install
Once they are complete, start up Ubuntu which should be searchable through the Start menu as '''Ubuntu 22.04.'''x '''LTS App.'''
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==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.
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==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=|frameless|600x600px]]
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==Connect Software Defined Radio (SDR) to WSL==
===Install Command Line Interface===
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.
This [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/connect-usb guide] by Microsoft provides instructions on how to install and use this open source project available [https://github.com/dorssel/usbipd-win/releases here].
===Optional GUI Interface===
This [https://gitlab.com/alelec/wsl-usb-gui GUI interface] is a wrapper for the command line tool and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/alelec/wsl-usb-gui/-/releases here].
[[File:WSL USB GUI Manager.png|frameless|781x781px]]<br />