Set Facts
- The beacon emits an infrared signal which the sensor can track and works with the EV3 Infrared Seeker Sensor.
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Annual growth
+3.39% (this set +4.89%)
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Community Stats
EV3 Infrared Beacon currently ranks #6 out of the top most owned sets in Mindstorms EV3.
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 $761.
Summary
Mindstorms EV3 EV3 Infrared Beacon set 45508 was released in November 2013, retailing for $30, but has since been retired. New, unopened EV3 Infrared Beacon sets are valued at $55, while used sets can be found for $23.
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This has been designed for use with the EV3 Infrared Seeker Sensor. The beacon emits an infrared signal which the sensor can track. The beacon can also be used as a remote control for the EV3 brick through signals sent to the infrared sensor.
Requires two AAA batteries
Four individual channels• Includes a beacon button and toggle switch to activate/deactivate
Green LED indicating if the beacon is active
Auto power-down if the unit is not in action for one hour
Working distance of up to two meters
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