LEGO Educational and Dacta 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set

Specifications
| Set number | 9797 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 |
| Piece count | 442 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | Mindstorms › NXT |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set, released in 2006 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 442 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 99 different lots, across 14 colors.
Inventory of set 9797
The inventory of set 9797 lists 442 pieces, spare parts excluded: 99 different lots (one shape in one color) for 96 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 9797
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 133 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 128 | 29% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 77 | 17% | |
| Blue | 47 | 11% | |
| Yellow | 13 | 2.9% | |
| Red | 12 | 2.7% | |
| Very Light Bluish Gray | 12 | 2.7% | |
| Tan | 10 | 2.3% | |
| White | 4 | 0.9% | |
| Orange | 2 | 0.5% | |
| Other colors (4) | 4 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 124 | 28% | |
| Technic Beams | 56 | 13% | |
| Technic Connectors | 48 | 11% | |
| Technic Axles | 48 | 11% | |
| Technic Gears | 31 | 7% | |
| Electronics | 25 | 5.7% |
Most common parts in set 9797
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 60 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 36 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 10 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 8 |
78 of the 96 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 9797 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 9797 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9797 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set | 75% | 819 | 2010 |
| 9648 Education Resource Set [NXT Supplemental Set] | 56% | 674 | 2006 |
| 8297 Off-Roader | 56% | 1,097 | 2008 |
| 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 | 54% | 621 | 2009 |
| 8063 Tractor with Trailer | 53% | 1,100 | 2009 |
Set 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set supplies 75% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 9797 within its line
With 442 pieces, set 9797 ranks #75 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #55.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set have?
LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set has 442 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 9797 released?
Set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set was released in 2006 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9797?
LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9797?
The instructions for LEGO set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9797.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9797?
Black, with 133 out of 442 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (29%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
How many different parts does set 9797 contain?
Set 9797 has 99 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 96 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 60 copies.
Does LEGO set 9797 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 9797?
Set 9695 Mindstorms Education Resource Set, released in 2010: it supplies 75%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
9632 Science & Technology Base Set2006 · 357 pieces
9544 Math Machines Set2006 · 554 pieces
9648 Education Resource Set [NXT Supplemental Set]2006 · 674 pieces
9240 Fire Rescue Services Set2006 · 135 pieces
9212 Push Train Set2006 · 129 pieces
9211 Community Transport2006 · 59 pieces
9321 Transportation Set2006 · 1,226 pieces- 2000403 Landscape Supplement Kit2005 · 426 pieces
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