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45506 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Color Sensor
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LEGO 45506 EV3 Color Sensor is a Mindstorms set currently valued at $69 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.56% since release. On the used market, values range from $32 to $41 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $50 and $88.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set EV3 Color Sensor since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 45506 EV3 Color Sensor is a Mindstorms EV3 accessory released in 2013, consisting of 1 piece. The digital sensor distinguishes between eight colors and can function as a light sensor by measuring reflected and ambient light intensity. It connects to the EV3 Intelligent Brick and is compatible with the 31313 Mindstorms EV3 set. Designed for robotics and programming tasks, it enables color detection, line following, and light-based input in EV3 projects.

A new and sealed EV3 Color Sensor is currently valued at around $69, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $34 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $47 to $96. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $71 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (NL) Completely new in sealed bag $69.23
+0.4%
(US) Amazon listing for EV3 Color Sensor $72.37
+5.0%
(JP) 45504 EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor Measures Distance for MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots $101.75
+47.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - Untested $30.00
(US) Used - Mindstorms EV3 Technic Remote IR Beacon Infrared Piece, color sensor 45506
$32.17
--5.8%
(NO) Used - Excellent condition. Fully tested and 100% functional. Carefully inspected bef... $32.52
(US) Used - Mindstorms Technic Electric Sensor Color EV3 95650 45506 45544 31313 Tested
$34.99
(US) Used - tested and works $35.35

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 45506 EV3 Color Sensor.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 45506 EV3 Color Sensor.

Sets in Mindstorms / EV3

31313 Mindstorms EV3

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 601
Availability Retired
31313 LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Retail $349.99
Value $529.96
Growth  +51.4%
Annual growth 6.0%

45500 EV3 Intelligent Brick

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45500 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Intelligent Brick
Retail $189.99
Value $199.69
Growth  +5.1%
Annual growth 2.4%

45502 EV3 Large Servo Motor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45502 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Large Servo Motor
Retail $24.99
Value $105.20
Growth  +321.0%
Annual growth 14.6%

45503 EV3 Medium Servo Motor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45503 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Medium Servo Motor
Retail $19.99
Value $89.10
Growth  +345.7%
Annual growth 9.0%

45504 EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45504 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Ultrasonic Sensor
Retail $29.99
Value $60.03
Growth  +100.2%
Annual growth 4.8%

45505 EV3 Gyro Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45505 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Gyro Sensor
Retail $29.99
Value $34.67
Growth  +15.6%
Annual growth 1.6%

45507 EV3 Touch Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45507 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Touch Sensor
Retail $19.99
Value $22.79
Growth  +14.0%
Annual growth 2.9%

45508 EV3 Infrared Beacon

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45508 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Infrared Beacon
Retail $29.99
Value $36.24
Growth  +20.8%
Annual growth 2.0%

45509 EV3 Infrared Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / EV3
Year 2013
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
45509 LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Infrared Sensor
Retail $29.99
Value $45.66
Growth  +52.3%
Annual growth 3.4%

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About Mindstorms EV3

The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 was the third generation Mindstorms product and a major upgrade of the NXT platform being released in 2013. The EV3 can be controlled by smart-devices such as mobile devices and can also boot an alternative OS from a microSD card.

EV3 was introduced in 2013 and currently consists of 10 sets. As of today, 31313 Mindstorms EV3 is the most valuable EV3 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $530.
Summary
Mindstorms EV3 EV3 Color Sensor set 45506 was released in November 2013, retailing for $40, but has since been retired. New, unopened EV3 Color Sensor sets are valued at $69, while used sets can be found for $34.
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The digital EV3 Color Sensor distinguishes between eight different colors. It also serves as a light sensor by detecting light intensities. Students can build color sorting and line-following robots, experiment with light reflection of different colors, and gain experience with a technology that is widely used in industries like recycling, agriculture and packaging.

Measures reflected red light and ambient light, from darkness to very bright sunlight
Capable of detecting eight colors. It can tell the difference between color or black and white, or between blue, green, yellow, red, white and brown
Sample rate of 1 kHz
Auto-ID is built into the EV3 software
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