LEGO Educational and Dacta 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set

Specifications
| Set number | 9686 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 409 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set, released in 2009 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 409 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 101 different lots, across 12 colors.
Inventory of set 9686
The inventory of set 9686 lists 409 pieces, spare parts excluded: 101 different lots (one shape in one color) for 101 part shapes.
Colors of set 9686
Main color: blue, making up 19% of the parts, followed by black (19%) and light bluish gray (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77 | 19% | |
| Black | 76 | 19% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 75 | 18% | |
| Red | 51 | 12% | |
| White | 38 | 9.3% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 33 | 8.1% | |
| Tan | 26 | 6.4% | |
| Yellow | 20 | 4.9% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 10 | 2.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 1 | 0.2% | |
| Other colors (2) | 2 | 0.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 82 | 20% | |
| Technic Axles | 50 | 12% | |
| Technic Connectors | 38 | 9.3% | |
| Technic Gears | 36 | 8.8% | |
| Technic Beams | 34 | 8.3% | |
| Technic Bushes | 32 | 7.8% |
Most common parts in set 9686
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 28 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 16 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 14 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 14 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 12 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Red | 10 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Blue | 8 |
| Technic Plate 2 x 6 [5 Holes] 32001 | Blue | 8 |
83 of the 101 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 9686 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 9686 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9686 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9632 Science & Technology Base Set | 72% | 357 | 2006 |
| 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set | 48% | 819 | 2010 |
| 9397 Logging Truck | 43% | 1,308 | 2012 |
| 42025 Cargo Plane | 42% | 1,297 | 2014 |
| 42000 Grand Prix Racer | 41% | 1,141 | 2013 |
Set 9632 Science & Technology Base Set supplies 72% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 9686 within its line
With 409 pieces, set 9686 ranks #78 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #57.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set have?
LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set has 409 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 9686 released?
Set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set was released in 2009 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9686?
LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9686?
The instructions for LEGO set 9686 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9686.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9686?
Blue, with 77 out of 409 pieces, or 19%. Next come black (19%) and light bluish gray (18%).
How many different parts does set 9686 contain?
Set 9686 has 101 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 101 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 28 copies.
Does LEGO set 9686 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9686?
Set 9632 Science & Technology Base Set, released in 2006: it supplies 72%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
- 9331 BuildToExpress Set2009 · 207 pieces
9689 Simple Machines Set2009 · 204 pieces
9690 Education Center2009 · 172 pieces
991426 Black Plates - Large Package2009 · 165 pieces
991268 Special Elements Pack2009 · 674 pieces
9077 Brick Runner Set2009 · 132 pieces
991451 Tracks2009 · 120 pieces
9078 Special Elements Set2009 · 109 pieces
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