Call for Entries // Share Some Knowledge, Win a ShopBot

Instructables is a truly brilliant online DIY community where members share detailed instructions for projects ranging from jalapeno poppers to Lego helicopters to steampunk chandeliers. Photos of each step accompanied by in-depth written instructions make it simple to build just about anything. 

And if that wasn't enough to make us totally obsessed with the site, they're holding a pretty rad competition. They're looking to give away a ShopBot--one of those high-tech routers that can cut just about any shape in just about any sheet material based on your design files--as well as a copy of AutoCAD 2012 (to help you create the necessary design files.)

Here's how it works: Create an Instructable, the best one you can think of, something that really showcases what you're interested in. You've got until February 27 to publish it. Once it's up, the deadline is February 29 to enter it into the ShopBot Challenge. You'll have to explain why you should win and what you'll do with your ShopBot. A panel of judges will determine the winners.

So best of luck, makers of the world--and enjoy that Instructables wormhole you're about to fall into.

--Layla Schlack