diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index a32e784..a224514 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	loader_version=0.14.6
 
 # Mod Properties
-	mod_version = 1.8.1
+	mod_version = 1.8.2
 	maven_group = com.shnupbups
 	mod_name = redstone-bits
 	version_meta = fabric-mc1.19
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/shnupbups/redstonebits/block/CheckerBlock.java b/src/main/java/com/shnupbups/redstonebits/block/CheckerBlock.java
index c2dfe57..c27a5b9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/shnupbups/redstonebits/block/CheckerBlock.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/shnupbups/redstonebits/block/CheckerBlock.java
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ public void onStateReplaced(BlockState state, World world, BlockPos pos, BlockSt
 
 	@Override
 	public BlockState getPlacementState(ItemPlacementContext ctx) {
-		return this.getDefaultState().with(FACING, ctx.getPlayerLookDirection().getOpposite());
+		return this.getDefaultState().with(FACING, ctx.getPlayerLookDirection());
 	}
 
 	@Override