Worked across BurgerLUA/Bubberstation, NovaSector/NovaSector, and SmArtKar/tgstation to address stability issues in pipe direction cycling within DM codebases. Focused on correcting a bitwise operation in the set_init_directions function, replacing an ineffective j << 1 with the proper j <<= 1 to ensure accurate cycling through pipe directions. This change resolved OpenDream errors and improved the reliability of pipe volume calculations, reducing runtime issues and enhancing scripting consistency. Leveraged skills in bitwise operations, bug fixing, and code refactoring to deliver targeted improvements, resulting in more robust pipe-related functionality and greater code consistency across multiple repositories.