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9846 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Ultrasonic Sensor
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9846 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Ultrasonic Sensor
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LEGO 9846 Ultrasonic Sensor is a Mindstorms set valued at $46 for new and sealed sets, up 14% from an original retail price of $39.99. The set retired in January 2016 with annual appreciation averaging 1.30% since. Used copies are valued between $7 and $9 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Ultrasonic Sensor since June 2018. High accuracy
LEGO 9846 Ultrasonic Sensor is a Mindstorms NXT set released in 2006, containing 1 piece. It includes a single ultrasonic sensor for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots that measures distance and detects objects in either centimeters or inches. The sensor has a range of 0 to 255 centimeters with an accuracy of plus or minus 3 cm, and it is designed for use with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sets 8527 and 8547.

A new and sealed Ultrasonic Sensor is currently valued at around $46, with annual growth of approximately 1%, which is lower than other NXT sets. The average used price is $8 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $46 within the next year. The set was available for 99 months, from October 2007 to January 2016.
Ultrasonic Sensor is a relatively rare set. We have not seen set 9846-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Ultrasonic Sensor was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 9846 Ultrasonic Sensor at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - MINDSTORMS NXT ULTRASONIC SENSOR 9846 Tested and Working
$7.00
--7.5%
(US) Used - Mindstorm NXT ultrasonic sonar sensor 9846 ultrasound range 8547 8527
$7.99
(US) Used - MINDSTORMS NXT ULTRASONIC SENSOR 9846
$8.30
(US) Used - MINDSTORMS NXT ULTRASONIC SENSOR 9846
$8.30
(US) Used - ELECTRIC ULTRASONIC NXT SENSOR 9846 8527 8547 9797
$8.99

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 9846 Ultrasonic Sensor.

Sets in Mindstorms / NXT

8527 Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 577
Availability Retired
8527 LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Retail $249.99
Value $410.79
Growth  +64.3%
Annual growth 2.4%

8529 Connector Cables for Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 7
Availability Retired
8529 LEGO Connector Cables for Mindstorms NXT
Retail $9.99
Value $19.98
Growth  +100.0%
Annual growth 3.7%

8528 Converter Cables for Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 3
Availability Retired
8528 LEGO Converter Cables for Mindstorms NXT
Retail $9.99
Value $36.39
Growth  +264.3%
Annual growth 9.6%

9798 Rechargeable Battery

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9798 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Rechargeable Battery
Retail $54.99
Value $59.29
Growth  +7.8%

9833-2 Transformer

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9833-2 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Transformer
Retail $23.99
Value $25.03
Growth  +4.3%

9841 NXT Intelligent Brick

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9841 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Intelligent Brick
Retail $169.99
Value $326.46
Growth  +92.0%
Annual growth 6.5%

9842 Interactive Servo Motor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9842 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Interactive Servo Motor
Retail $24.99
Value $28.24
Growth  +13.0%
Annual growth 2.6%

9843 Touch Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9843 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Touch Sensor
Retail $24.99
Value $32.35
Growth  +29.5%
Annual growth 3.7%

9844 Light Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9844 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Light Sensor
Retail $24.99
Value $16.99

9845 Sound Sensor

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9845 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Sound Sensor
Retail $34.99
Value $57.58
Growth  +64.6%
Annual growth 4.9%

9847 Bluetooth Dongle

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
9847 LEGO Mindstorms NXT Bluetooth Dongle
Retail $32.50
Value $32.00

Compass Sensor for Mindstorms NXT

Theme / Subtheme Mindstorms / NXT
Year 2006
Pieces 1
Availability Retired
LEGO Compass Sensor for Mindstorms NXT
Retail $54.99
Value $73.81
Growth  +34.2%
Annual growth 3.7%

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Ultrasonic Sensor Reviews

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“The Ultrasonic Sensor is one of the two sensors that give your robot “vision” [The Light Sensor is the other]. The Ultrasonic Sensor enables your robot to see and detect objects. You can also use it to make your robot avoid obstacles, sense and measure distance, and detect... More movement.”
Full review at www.legoengineering.com

About Mindstorms NXT

The LEGO Mindstorms NXT programmable robotics kit released by LEGO in July 2006, replacing the first-generation LEGO Mindstorms kit. The kit also includes NXT-G, a graphical programming environment that enables the creation and downloading of programs to the NXT.

NXT consists of 30 sets that ran from 2006 to 2011. As of today, 8527 Mindstorms NXT is the most valuable NXT set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $411.
Summary
Mindstorms NXT Ultrasonic Sensor set 9846 was released on October 24, 2007, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $46, while used sets sell around $8.
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Your robot's "eyes!

The Ultrasonic Sensor helps your LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robot judge distances and "see" where objects are! Using the NXT Brick (sold separately), the Ultrasonic Sensor is able to detect an object and measure its proximity in inches or centimeters.

Includes 1 Ultrasonic Sensor.
Does not include connector cable.
This is the individual component, and does not include the NXT Intelligent Brick, software or any accessories. It requires the complete LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set (#8527 or #8547) for use.
Description provided by LEGO©