This is based on the Langstone Project...
github.com
wiki.microwavers.org.uk
One interesting thing that is shown is to hack a USB mouse for a front panel encoder and buttons interface.
The first video in the series...
GitHub - g4eml/Langstone-V3: Langstone SDR. V3 is compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
Langstone SDR. V3 is compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 - g4eml/Langstone-V3

Langstone Project - UK Microwave Group Wiki
The first video in the series...