You've got the receiver sorted. Now you need the emitter to match. This 3mm infrared diode drops into any standard LED footprint, blue transparent lens so you can see it's seated, and pairs cleanly with a BP104 or 5mm photodiode on the other side of your gap. Through-hole, no fuss, straight onto the board
| brand | Jaycar |
| category | Electronics & Components |
| subcategory | Electronic Components |
| form_factor | 3mm through-hole |
| lens_colour | Blue transparent |
| type | Infrared emitting diode |