LEGO Educational and Dacta 45544 EV3 Core Set

Specifications
| Set number | 45544 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 547 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Educational and Dacta |
| Subtheme | Mindstorms |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 45544 EV3 Core Set, released in 2013 as part of the Educational and Dacta line, has 547 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 107 different lots, across 12 colors.
Inventory of set 45544
The inventory of set 45544 lists 547 pieces, spare parts excluded: 107 different lots (one shape in one color) for 102 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 45544
Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (26%) and blue (9.9%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 211 | 39% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 141 | 26% | |
| Blue | 54 | 9.9% | |
| Red | 51 | 9.3% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 25 | 4.6% | |
| White | 25 | 4.6% | |
| Tan | 16 | 2.9% | |
| Yellow | 14 | 2.6% | |
| Green | 4 | 0.7% | |
| Dark Tan | 2 | 0.4% | |
| Other colors (2) | 2 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 156 | 29% | |
| Technic Beams | 92 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 80 | 15% | |
| Technic Special | 58 | 11% | |
| Technic Axles | 57 | 10% | |
| Technic Gears | 36 | 6.6% |
Most common parts in set 45544
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 60 |
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced 88323 | Black | 54 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 30 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 22 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 20 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 10 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 10 |
| Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
82 of the 102 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 45544
3 part shapes in set 45544 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Battery Cover, EV3 Programable Brick 99143 | Light Bluish Gray |
| Activity Booklet - Cover and Inventory Card - Set 45544 45544bc | |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 45544-1 42806 |
Rebuilding set 45544 from another set
Share of the parts of set 45544 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9397 Logging Truck | 60% | 1,308 | 2012 |
| 45560 EV3 Expansion Set | 57% | 856 | 2013 |
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 56% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 45806 INTO ORBIT Challenge Kit | 55% | 1,910 | 2018 |
| 9395 Pick-Up Tow Truck | 54% | 954 | 2012 |
Set 9397 Logging Truck supplies 60% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 45544 within its line
With 547 pieces, set 45544 ranks #64 out of 480 Educational and Dacta sets in our database, which have an average of 281 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #54.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 45544 EV3 Core Set have?
LEGO set 45544 EV3 Core Set has 547 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Educational and Dacta theme.
What year was LEGO set 45544 released?
Set 45544 EV3 Core Set was released in 2013 and belongs to the Educational and Dacta theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 45544?
LEGO set 45544 EV3 Core Set does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 45544?
The instructions for LEGO set 45544 EV3 Core Set can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 45544.
What is the main color of LEGO set 45544?
Black, with 211 out of 547 pieces, or 39%. Next come light bluish gray (26%) and blue (9.9%).
How many different parts does set 45544 contain?
Set 45544 has 107 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 102 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 60 copies.
Does LEGO set 45544 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Battery Cover, EV3 Programable Brick.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 45544?
Set 9397 Logging Truck, released in 2012: it supplies 60%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
45560 EV3 Expansion Set2013 · 856 pieces
45016 Tubes Experiment Set2013 · 151 pieces
45000 Creative Builder2013 · 122 pieces
2000425 Mindstorms EV3 Workshop Kit2013 · 117 pieces
45001 Playground Set with Storage2013 · 108 pieces
45017 Playground Set2013 · 106 pieces- 5003203 Half Bushings (Yellow)2013 · 100 pieces
45002 Tech Machines Set with Storage2013 · 99 pieces
Sets from the same year
45015 Tech Machines2013 · 97 pieces
45003 Soft Starter Set2013 · 84 pieces- 5003206 Bricks with Cross Hole2013 · 50 pieces
- 5003220 Gray Plates2013 · 50 pieces
- 5003219 NXT Misc Parts Pack2013 · 40 pieces
- 5003207 1x4 Gray Technic Bricks2013 · 30 pieces
- 5003208 1x6 Gray Technic Bricks2013 · 30 pieces
45100 StoryStarter Core Set2013 · 1,147 pieces
