diff --git a/src/can-serial.cpp b/src/can-serial.cpp
index 9bd01df..16b9955 100644
--- a/src/can-serial.cpp
+++ b/src/can-serial.cpp
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@
 #endif
 
 #ifdef LOGGING_ENABLED
+	#include "SoftwareSerial.h"
     // software serial #2: TX = digital pin 8, RX = digital pin 9
     // on the Mega, use other pins instead, since 8 and 9 don't work on the Mega
     SoftwareSerial debug(DEBUG_RX_PIN, DEBUG_TX_PIN);
diff --git a/src/can-serial.h b/src/can-serial.h
index a45756e..0133ca9 100644
--- a/src/can-serial.h
+++ b/src/can-serial.h
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@
 //#endif
 
 #include "mcp_can.h"
-#include "SoftwareSerial.h"
 
 
 #define LW232_LAWICEL_VERSION_STR     "V1013"