STUD‑SPACING SHOWDOWN — Day 6 Summer‑Series Mini‑Quest
Today you’ll flex real‑world reno math. Tape measure in one hand, calculator in the other, and you’re off to the races. The blueprint for a small cabin wall is attached as wall_day6.png (simple elevation sketch—nothing fancy).
Once the fifth correct solution lands in General, the lumber yard closes and the prize rack is empty. Ready to frame? 
The Job Site
The drawing shows one exterior wall with these specs (all dimensions are already marked‑up on the sketch):
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wall length | 22 ft 0 in |
| Wall height | 8 ft 0 in |
| Openings | • 36″ × 48″ window — centred 6 ft from the left end to its RO centre line |
| • 32″ × 80″ door — 5 in from the right end to its RO edge |
Use standard North‑American light‑frame rules throughout:
- Stud spacing: 16″ on‑centre (O.C.)
- Each opening gets two king studs (full height) on each side
- Ignore trimmers—count only king/full‑height studs
- Floor system joists also run 16″ O.C. (rim joists excluded)
- Two‑ply 2 × 10 headers over every opening
Prize Pool
150 000 $RENOVATION coins to each of the first five correct solvers.
Where to Post
Open General → New Topic → Stud‑Spacing Puzzle —
What to Include
- Decoded mantra (three letters, sorted alphabetically, any case)
- Your Solana wallet address (one per member)
Tiny Trail of Breadcrumbs
- A — Stud Count
2.Formula*:⌊wall_length_in/16⌋ + 1 + (4 king studs × 2 openings) - B — Joist Count for a 11 ft 0 in clear span floor (again 16″ O.C., rims don’t count).
- C — Header Plies
5.Two‑ply 2 × 10* over each opening → just total the individual planks you’d buy.
Convert each answer to a letter with the classic A1Z26 scheme (1 → A … 26 → Z).
Sort the three letters alphabetically to read a familiar builder’s mantra.
Need a nudge? Remember that math.floor() is every framer’s best friend, waste is cheaper than a second yard run, and you can always subtract 26 until your number lives in the alphabet.
How to Submit
Decoded mantra: "<your three‑letter answer>"
Solana wallet: xxxx...xxxx
Smash Post. If you’re among the first five right answers, the airdrop is yours. Public TX hash follows for bragging rights.
FAQ
“Can I brute‑force it?”
You could—but a dozen keystrokes on a calculator beats 17,576 guesses.
“Multiple wallets?”
Nope—one Solana address per member. Duplicates or Sybils VOID entries.
“I’m late—can I still try?”
Puzzle stays open until slot five fills or the Summer Series wraps—whichever comes first.
Measure twice, count once, and race for that 150 k bag. Good luck, renovators! 