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LEGO MINDSTORMS EDUCATION EV3 CORE SET 45544 ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING KIT - $340 (Brooklyn)
Brightwater Ct near Brighton 4th St
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Lego Education Expansion set (45560) can be found here
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/tag/d/brooklyn-lego-mindstorms-education-ev3/7857663112.html
What’s Inside & Key Features
EV3 Intelligent Brick: A compact, ARM9-based programmable “brain” running Linux, with USB, micro‑SD slot, Bluetooth, a six‑button/color‑face interface, and a high‑res display—enabling advanced robotics and data logging.
Actuators:
2 × Large Servo Motors
1 × Medium Servo Motor
(Total of three high‑precision motors for complex movement).
Sensors:
2 × Touch Sensors
1 × Color Sensor
1 × Gyroscopic Sensor
1 × Ultrasonic Sensor
(Rich sensor suite allows interaction with environment, object detection, balancing, sorting tasks).
Power:
Rechargeable EV3 battery pack, with charging cable (charger sold separately).
Bricks & Connectivity:
541 LEGO Technic pieces
USB and sensor/motor cables
Storage: Supplied in a sturdy bin with sorting tray—ideal for classroom organization.
Educational Value
Curriculum‑Ready: Designed for STEAM/STEM education, particularly in paired learning settings.
Guided Learning: Comes with step‑by‑step start guide, video tutorials, and educator e‑learning modules.
Software Suite: Includes icon‑based Mindstorms EV3 software supporting data logging, programming, and documentation—compatible with Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and iOS.
Classroom-Ready Builds: Enables construction and programming of educational models like the Educator Vehicle, GyroBoy, Color Sorter, Puppy, and Robot Arm H25.
Technical Specs & History
Piece count: 541 elements.
Release: Launched August 1, 2013; production ended around March 2021.
RRP: US $339.95; current secondary market values vary significantly.
Differences vs. Retail Home Set (31313): Compared to the Home Edition, the Edu‑set swaps the infrared sensor and beacon for gyro and ultrasonic sensors, and includes the rechargeable battery.
In the Classroom & Competitions
Robotics Integration: Widely used in FIRST LEGO League and World Robot Olympiad competitions.
Expandability: Compatible with the EV3 Expansion Set (45560) for advanced builds. NXT parts and sensors are also backwards compatible.
Summary Table
Feature Description
Brick EV3 Intelligent Brick with display, Bluetooth, USB, SD slot
Motors 2 × Large, 1 × Medium
Sensors Touch ×2, Color ×1, Gyro ×1, Ultrasonic ×1
Elements 541 Technic pieces in storage bin
Power Rechargeable battery (charger sold separately)
Software EV3 GUI programming with data logging (Windows/macOS/iOS/Chrome compatible)
Instructional Support Getting‑started guide, video tutorials, lesson plans
Builds Educator Vehicle, GyroBoy, Sorter, Puppy, Robot Arm H25, and more
Released August 1, 2013 – Mar 30, 2021
MSRP US $339.95
Ideal For
Educators teaching robotics, programming, physics, math, and engineering concepts
Teams preparing for robotics competitions
Learners aged ~10+, from beginners to advanced Hobbyists
The EV3 Core Set (45544) excels in classroom environments—it balances hands-on construction, visual programming, and real-time sensor feedback. With its combination of durable components, comprehensive guides, and expansion capability, it remains one of the most robust educational robotics platforms available, even years after discontinuation.