diff --git a/firmware/faderboard/src/usb.rs b/firmware/faderboard/src/usb.rs
index 2efece4..1ccc6fd 100644
--- a/firmware/faderboard/src/usb.rs
+++ b/firmware/faderboard/src/usb.rs
@@ -19,14 +19,14 @@ pub struct Usb<'a> {
 
 impl<'a> Usb<'a> {
     pub fn new(usb_bus: &'a UsbBusAllocator<UsbBusType>) -> Self {
+        let serial = SerialPort::new(usb_bus);
+
         let usb_dev = UsbDeviceBuilder::new(usb_bus, UsbVidPid(VENDOR_ID, PRODUCT_ID))
             .manufacturer("lujoga")
             .product("faderboard")
             .max_power(500)
             .build();
 
-        let serial = SerialPort::new(&usb_bus);
-
         Usb { usb_dev, serial }
     }