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Set 9797 Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set
Educational and Dacta NXT

LEGO® Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set

The Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set from 2006 is a classroom robotics kit of 442 pieces. This page gives you the parts list and notes on how to put the contents to use.

Set number
9797
Year
2006
Pieces
442
Minifigures
0
Theme
NXT
Different parts
99
What can I build with it?

Parts list 99

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Spare parts (1)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A kit made for the classroom

This set belongs to the Education line and is aimed at schools, clubs and anyone who wants to try robotics hands on. Unlike classic play sets, technology, programming and experiments take centre stage. With 442 pieces the base set provides the material to construct a range of robots rather than a single model. There are no minifigures, so attention stays on building and tinkering, which suits learning groups where several pupils work together towards one solution.

Technical colours

Black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey set the tone, with blue adding a few accents. That sober palette suits a technical set and has a practical advantage: the parts combine easily with any other technical stock without the colours looking restless. If you develop your own constructions, such as chassis, grippers or sensor mounts, these colours offer a neutral material that draws the eye to function rather than looks, which is exactly what a prototype needs.

Ninety-six different shapes

The 442 pieces cover 96 different shapes, which probably include beams, axles, connectors and gears. For technical builders that is a broad mix with room for original designs. Elements like these are also useful beyond robotics, for example in moving vehicle models, gearboxes or cranes. If you want to build up a stock of technical components, this is a good foundation, and you pick up a little about how mechanics work along the way.

Check the parts and plan ahead

The complete parts list on this page helps when you check a used kit, where single elements often go missing. Comparing it with your own collection shows whether you need extra parts for a project. The “What can I build?” tool also points to sets that you could rebuild from this foundation plus your other bricks, so you can decide what to construct next without buying anything first, using only the parts you already own.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the NXT Base Set?
It has 442 pieces in 96 different shapes and no minifigures.
Who is it designed for?
It belongs to the Education line and suits schools, clubs and newcomers to robotics.
Which colours dominate?
Black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, with blue accents.

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