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Set 45544 EV3 Core Set
Mindstorms

EV3 Core Set

The EV3 Core Set is the 2013 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics kit, with 547 pieces built around a programmable brick rather than a single fixed model. Motors, sensors and Technic parts take the place of minifigures.

Set number
45544
Year
2013
Pieces
547
Minifigures
0
Theme
Mindstorms
Different parts
107
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 107

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 (4)

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

Description

A programmable brick at the centre

The EV3 brick is a small computer that drives motors and reads sensor input, and it sits at the centre of everything else in the box. Around it, the set supplies 547 pieces from the Technic system: axles, connectors, gears and beams in black and light grey, alongside blue and red parts used on the motors and sensors. That makes the set quite different from a typical LEGO box, since it is not built around one fixed model but around many possible robot builds that can be taken apart and rebuilt as often as needed.

Motors and sensors instead of minifigures

In place of minifigures, the set includes several motors and sensors – for touch, colour, ultrasonic distance or rotation, depending on the exact kit – that plug together in different combinations to build robots that drive, grip or react to their surroundings. That focus makes it more of a reusable construction system than a set with a single final model to complete once and display.

107 parts geared towards function

With 107 distinct parts out of 547 pieces total, the emphasis sits clearly on functional Technic elements rather than decorative ones. Axles, connectors and brackets in black and light grey form the structure, while blue and red pieces mark out motors and sensors, making the build easier to follow. The full parts list on this page covers every part, colour and quantity, useful when a connector goes missing or is needed for a separate robotics project.

A kit built for rebuilding, not a single model

Because the EV3 Core Set is designed for repeated rebuilding, the parts list is worth checking closely: many of the included Technic pieces also work in other Mindstorms or Technic models outside the official instructions. For anyone designing their own robots, the set provides a solid base of axles, connectors and sensors that can be recombined over years rather than used once and set aside.

FAQ

How many pieces does the EV3 Core Set have?
The set contains 547 pieces, 107 of them distinct parts, mostly Technic elements.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures; instead the set includes motors, sensors and a programmable brick.
What is the set used for?
It is used to build and program different robots, since the included Technic parts, motors and sensors can be recombined in many ways.

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