LEGO Mindstorms 9748 Droid Developer Kit

Specifications
| Set number | 9748 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1999 |
| Piece count | 658 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Mindstorms |
| Subtheme | Star Wars |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9748 Droid Developer Kit, released in 1999 as part of the Mindstorms line, has 658 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 127 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 9748
The inventory of set 9748 lists 658 pieces, spare parts excluded: 127 different lots (one shape in one color) for 106 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 9748
Main color: light gray, making up 36% of the parts, followed by white (32%) and black (21%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Gray | 239 | 36% | |
| White | 209 | 32% | |
| Black | 139 | 21% | |
| Blue | 33 | 5% | |
| Dark Gray | 25 | 3.8% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 8 | 1.2% | |
| Metallic Silver | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 139 | 21% | |
| Technic Connectors | 99 | 15% | |
| Technic Axles | 73 | 11% | |
| Technic Beams | 68 | 10% | |
| Plates | 49 | 7.4% | |
| Technic Bricks | 46 | 7% |
Most common parts in set 9748
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 34 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 33 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 21 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 20 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 19 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 19 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Light Gray | 18 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 17 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Gray | 16 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | White | 14 |
95 of the 106 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
Exclusive parts in set 9748
5 part shapes in set 9748 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 13 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Technic Panel Dome 6 x 6 x 5 2/3 with R2-D2 No Eye Print 51pr0001 | Metallic Silver |
| Technic Turntable 4 x 6 Complete Assembly (Mindstorms) 32273c01 | Blue |
| Hub, Micro Scout with Blue Buttons and Dark Gray Base 32344c01 | White |
| CD-Rom, for 9748 4128535 | |
| Technic Panel Dome 6 x 6 x 5 2/3 with R2-D2 Eye Print 51pr0002 | Metallic Silver |
Rebuilding set 9748 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9748 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8448 Super Street Sensation | 48% | 1,406 | 1999 |
| 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer | 47% | 1,484 | 2002 |
| 9780 ROBOLAB Starter Building Set | 45% | 1,712 | 1998 |
| 8457 Power Puller | 43% | 980 | 2000 |
| 8480 Space Shuttle | 42% | 1,366 | 1996 |
No similarly sized set goes above 48%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 9748 within its line
With 658 pieces, set 9748 ranks #6 out of 19 Mindstorms sets in our database, which have an average of 459 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #12.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9748 Droid Developer Kit have?
LEGO set 9748 Droid Developer Kit has 658 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Mindstorms theme.
What year was LEGO set 9748 released?
Set 9748 Droid Developer Kit was released in 1999 and belongs to the Mindstorms theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9748?
LEGO set 9748 Droid Developer Kit does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9748?
The instructions for LEGO set 9748 Droid Developer Kit can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9748.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9748?
Light gray, with 239 out of 658 pieces, or 36%. Next come white (32%) and black (21%).
How many different parts does set 9748 contain?
Set 9748 has 127 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 106 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 34 copies.
Does LEGO set 9748 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Technic Panel Dome 6 x 6 x 5 2/3 with R2-D2 No Eye Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9748?
Set 8448 Super Street Sensation, released in 1999: it supplies 48%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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9735 Robotics Discovery Set1999 · 390 pieces
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9754 Dark Side Developer Kit2000 · 578 pieces
9732 Extreme Creatures1998 · 149 pieces
9731 Vision Command [RCX Digital Colour Camera]2000 · 140 pieces
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