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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sets come in three different versions, which can be confusing at times. What are the differences, what do the sets have in common?

How about NXT versions and NXT books? This article should answer these questions. If you don’t want to read the whole article, here’s the most important stuff — Later in the article each of these terms will be explained further. Most important similarities: • The NXT Intelligent Brick is the same in all versions of the Mindstorms NXT sets.

• The NXT motors are the same in all versions of the Mindstorms NXT sets. Each version has three of such motors • Each set contains 1 Ultrasonic (distance) sensor. • Each set contains at least 1 Touch Sensor. One product, three editions The first MINDSTORMS NXT set was released in 2006. MINDSTORMS NXT is the name of LEGO’s present (2006 – now) robotics building platform. Its name is NXT as in ‘next’, because it is the next generation, after the robotics system from 1998.

Since 2006, three versions NXT base sets came out, briefly listed below. The first two are often referred to as “Retail NXT or Retail NXT 2.0”, as opposed to “Education NXT”.

• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (Set number 8527,, discontinued) • (Set number 8547, ) • LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Base Set (Set number 9797, ) Additionally, there are two versions of element resource sets (These contains just plastic building parts, no electronic components!). While intended as add-on packs for the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education base kit, they are also a perfect parts resource for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT or LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0.

• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Resource Set “old” (Set number 9648,, discontinued) • LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education Resource Set “new” (Set number 9695, ) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (Set number 8527, discontinued) NXT '1.0' 8527 This first edition of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (set 8527) was released in 2006 and discontinued in 2009 (replaced by NXT 2.0, see below). It’s official name is simply MINDSTORMS NXT, but more practically speaking, you should read this as “MINDSTORMS NXT 1.0“. Here’s the summarized specs. • Total of 577 building elements, • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick • 3x MINDSTORMS NXT Motors • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Ultrasonic Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Sound Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Touch Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Light Sensor • Set of 7 NXT compatible connector cables (1x Short [15cm], 4x Medium [35 cm], 2x Long [50 cm]) • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT “1.0” Programming Software Observe that this set has only one Touch Sensor, but also a Sound Sensor. The sound sensor measures only volume, sound intensity – it does not recognize voices.

Also, the Light Sensor measures light intensity only. For details on sensing colors, see “Color Sensor vs. Light sensor” below.

The software version 1.0 can be upgraded for free, see “Upgrading Software” section. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 (Set number 8547) NXT 2.0 8547 came in 2009 to replace the older “NXT 1.0”. Download Imtoo Burner Studio 1.0.62 Software. This set can presently (2009 – ~) be found in larger toy stores and online. Here’s the summarized specs. • Total of 619 building elements, • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick • 3x MINDSTORMS NXT Motors • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Ultrasonic Sensor • 2x MINDSTORMS NXT Touch Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Color Sensor • Set of 7 NXT compatible connector cables (1x Short [15cm], 4x Medium [35 cm], 2x Long [50 cm]) • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT “2.0” Programming Software Observe that this set has no Sound Sensor, but instead it has two Touch Sensors.

The Color Sensor in this kit can sense both colors and light intensity. For details on sensing colors, see “Color Sensor vs. Light sensor” below. LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Education (Set number 9797) NXT Education Base set: 9797 This edition — MINDSTORMS NXT Education Base Set — is specifically designed for schools. • Total of 431 building elements, • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick • 3x MINDSTORMS NXT Motors • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Ultrasonic Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Sound Sensor • 2x MINDSTORMS NXT Touch Sensor • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Light Sensor • Set of 7 NXT compatible connector cables (1x Short [15cm], 4x Medium [35 cm], 2x Long [50 cm]) • Set of 3 NXT to 9V system converter cables • 3x 9V system Lamp • 1x MINDSTORMS NXT Rechargable Battery.