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LEGO MINDSTORMS EDUCATION EV3 EXPANSION SET 45560 ADVANCED ROBOTICS CO - $340 (Brooklyn)
Brightwater Ct near Brighton 4th St
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Lego Education
model name / number:
MindStorm EV3 Expansion 45560
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Lego Education Core set (45544) can be found here.
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/tag/d/brooklyn-lego-mindstorms-education-ev3/7857646815.html
Overview & Contents
Set Name & Number: LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 Expansion Set (Set 45560)
Piece Count: 853 Technic elements including beams, axles, gears, worm gears, belts, structural frames, connectors, and robot personalization parts.
Packaging: Delivered in a durable, stackable plastic storage bin with sorting tray—ideal for classroom management.
Purpose: Designed as a supplement to the EV3 Core Set (45544), enhancing students' capability to build larger, more complex, and innovative robotic models.
What’s Inside
Specialized elements not found in the Core Set:
Worm gears, belt links, large turntables, and unique connectors/axon structural elements.
Structural reinforcement parts – frames that speed up build time and strengthen creations.
Spare and replacement parts – generous extras of beams, axles, and connectors to replenish classroom inventory.
Models & Programming
When combined with the Core Set, this Expansion Set allows students to build educational models such as:
Tank Bot, Znap, Stair Climber, Elephant, and Remote Control by itself.
With two Core Sets + Expansion Set, you can also build the Spinner Factory.
Additionally, LEGO Education provides building instructions and EV3 programs (e.g., Elephant, Remote Control, Spinner Factory) for hands-on learning in robotics, engineering, and coding .
Educational Impact
Enables critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative design through open-ended robotics challenges.
Supplements the Core curriculum with advanced mechanical structures, enriching learning in STEM subjects.
Tailored for classroom use: bulk parts, storage organization, and replayable programs make it ideal for education settings.
Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with the EV3 Core Set and sensors/motors.
Not designed alone—it complements, rather than replaces, the Core Set.
Enhances EV3 classroom setups by providing depth and redundancy in parts collection.
Classroom-Friendly Design
Comes in a stackable bin with tray, perfect for classroom storage and sharing.
Includes extra inventory, making it sustainable for repeated use across multiple years.
Ideal For
Schools and educational programs using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 in STEM curricula.
Robotics clubs or after-school programs requiring expanded builds and spare parts.
Educators seeking to extend student learning with larger, more complex projects.
Education‑grade expansion
LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 Expansion Set 45560
Summary
The LEGO 45560 Expansion Set is an essential upgrade for EV3-based learning environments, providing 853 extra pieces, unique mechanical elements, and pedagogical support materials. It empowers students to construct more ambitious, durable, and inventive robots, making it a great investment for enhancing STEM education.