How many pieces are in the WeDo 2.0 Core Set?

The set has 284 pieces, including a motor and sensors, spread across 108 unique elements.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, the WeDo 2.0 Core Set is a purely technical kit with no minifigures.

What colours are used in the set?

Black and white form the base, with lime and bold orange marking sensors and moving parts — the exact breakdown is in the parts list.

WeDo

WeDo 2.0 Core Set

The WeDo 2.0 Core Set isn't a themed play set but the foundation kit for LEGO® Education's WeDo 2.0 robotics platform, released in 2016. Its 284 pieces include a motor and sensors rather than a single fixed model, aimed at building and rebuilding simple mechanisms. There are no minifigures here — the focus is entirely on mechanics and a first taste of programming.

Set number: 45300
Year: 2016
Pieces: 284
Minifigures: 0
Theme: WeDo
Different parts: 108

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 108

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 33 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Parts for building, not one model

Rather than a single set of instructions for one finished build, the Core Set is a collection of 284 pieces meant to be reassembled into several small, moving constructions. Included are a motor and sensors that can detect motion, distance or tilt, opening up simple automation rather than static display models. With 108 unique elements, the variety is high for a set this size, since it includes technical parts such as axles, connectors and gears rarely seen in themed sets.

A functional colour scheme

The colour choices here are practical rather than decorative: black and white make up a neutral base for structural pieces, while lime and a bold orange mark out sensors and moving parts. That makes it much easier to follow build instructions, since individual components stand out at a glance. Anyone hunting for a specific piece can check the full parts list with colours on this page, useful if something from the set has gone missing.

A first step into robotics

The set is built for beginners who want a hands-on introduction to mechanics and basic control, typically in a classroom or at home with guidance. From its pieces, several small models can be built that move using the motor and respond to their surroundings through the sensors. Unlike a play set, there's no fixed storyline here — the point is experimenting: what changes when a gear gets swapped, or a sensor moves to a different spot?

Who it suits

With 284 pieces across 108 unique elements, the Core Set is compact enough to build several models in sequence without losing track while sorting. It suits anyone curious about technic-style building outside licensed themes, as well as parents or teachers looking for a technical set with no franchise attached. Builders who plan to combine the parts with other projects later benefit from the solid range of connectors and drive elements included.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the WeDo 2.0 Core Set?: The set has 284 pieces, including a motor and sensors, spread across 108 unique elements.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, the WeDo 2.0 Core Set is a purely technical kit with no minifigures.
What colours are used in the set?: Black and white form the base, with lime and bold orange marking sensors and moving parts — the exact breakdown is in the parts list.

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