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Set 45560 EV3 Expansion Set
Mindstorms

EV3 Expansion Set

The EV3 Expansion Set is a technical add-on for the Mindstorms EV3 system rather than a stand-alone model. Its 856 pieces are almost entirely functional building elements, so there are no minifigures here, and no single finished build shown on the box. Instead it is aimed squarely at people who already own an EV3 core set and keep running out of specific parts.

Set number
45560
Year
2013
Pieces
856
Minifigures
0
Theme
Mindstorms
Different parts
140
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 140

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.

Description

More raw material, not a finished build

Unlike a themed set that walks you through one specific model, the EV3 Expansion Set is really a box of building material meant to be combined with a Mindstorms EV3 core set. Most of the 856 pieces are structural elements such as beams, axles, gears and connectors rather than decorative parts. That makes it most useful for anyone who is already designing their own robots and keeps hitting the limits of what the core set provides, rather than someone looking for a guided, one-off build.

A colour scheme built for function

Black, Light Bluish Gray, blue and red are the four main colours, and in a technical set like this they are less about looks and more about telling parts apart at a glance. Black and grey elements typically form the structural frame, while blue and red often mark axles, pins or other moving parts. That kind of colour coding is genuinely useful once you are deep into a build with dozens of similar-looking pieces, since it speeds up sorting and spotting the right part.

140 parts to draw on

With 140 distinct parts, the set covers a wide spread of technical elements, from simple beams to more specialised connectors, pins and small brackets. That range makes it useful well beyond its original Mindstorms context, including for general Technic-style builds. The full parts list with colours is on this page, so you can check in advance whether it actually contains the specific pieces missing from your own collection before buying.

Part of the wider EV3 system

The Mindstorms EV3 system combines a programmable brick with motors, sensors and classic building elements into a platform used both in classrooms and at home. The EV3 Expansion Set itself adds no electronics at all, only extra building elements, so it assumes a full EV3 core set with brick, motors and sensors is already in place. For schools, robotics clubs or keen individual builders who want to keep several models on the go at once, it provides enough spare parts that existing builds do not need to be taken apart for material.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the EV3 Expansion Set (45560)?
The set contains 856 pieces, made up of 140 distinct parts.
Does it include any minifigures?
No, as a technical add-on for Mindstorms EV3 it does not include minifigures.
Who is this set aimed at?
It suits anyone who already owns a Mindstorms EV3 core set and needs extra beams, axles and connectors for their own robot builds.

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