--- a/src/protocol.rs
+++ b/src/protocol.rs
@@ -14,11 +14,12 @@
 // You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
 // along with this program.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
+use serde::{Serialize, Deserialize};
 use bitflags::bitflags;
 
 bitflags! {
     /// This is the memory layout of the buttons on the 3DS.
-    #[derive(Default)]
+    #[derive(Serialize, Deserialize, Default)]
     pub struct Buttons: u32 {
         const A = 0x00000001;
         const B = 0x00000002;
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ bitflags! {
     }
 }
 
-#[derive(Debug, Default)]
+#[derive(Serialize, Deserialize, Debug, Default)]
 pub struct Event {
     pub buttons: Buttons,
     pad: (i16, i16),