00:00Okay, so if you've ever tried building your own IR remote, motion sensor, or night vision setup,
00:05you already know that finding the right infrared emitting tube at a price that doesn't make you
00:09cringe is half the battle. Well, I went down a serious rabbit hole and pulled together the
00:13top 5 infrared emitting tubes for DIY projects that are actually worth your money, and trust me,
00:18these deals are ridiculously good. First up, the 5mm 940nm LED VS1838B IR
00:26emitting diode kit, and this is basically the everything-you-need-to-get-started pack.
00:31You get both transmitters and receivers, including phototransistors, so you can build a complete IR
00:37send-and-receive circuit without hunting down matching parts. It's sitting at $3.82 with almost
00:434,800 sold and a 4.8 rating, which tells you people keep coming back to it. If you're new
00:49to IR
00:50projects, this is the one I'd grab first. Next, the 10-piece TSAL 4400, 6100, 6200,
00:596400 emitter set, and if you know IR diodes, you know the TSAL series is legendary for its output
01:04power and reliability. This mix of 3mm and 5mm 940nm 2-pin emitters lets you experiment with
01:12different beam patterns and intensities, which is perfect if you're tuning a remote or a proximity
01:17sensor. Here's the kicker, it's only $1.38 with a perfect 5-star rating and over 4,600 sold.
01:25At that price, just throw a set in your parts bin. Third on the list, the 100-piece 5mm IR
01:33LED
01:33assortment, which is the bulk buy champ for anyone who burns through components fast.
01:38You get a mix of 850nm and 940nm emitters plus receivers, phototransistors,
01:44and photodiodes, so it covers pretty much any invisible light project you can dream up,
01:49from PCB builds to DIY security rigs. It runs $5.47 with 4,500 plus sold and a solid 4
01:57.7 rating.
01:58For sheer variety and volume, this one's hard to beat.
02:02Coming in fourth, the 3mm and 5mm 940nm IR emitting and receiving tube set,
02:09and this is the, how is this even a dollar pick, because it starts at just 29 cents.
02:14You can grab it in either 50-piece or 10-piece packs, and it includes the popular 0038 and 1838
02:20receiver diodes alongside the round tube emitters. It's got a flawless 5-star rating and more than
02:264,300 sold. If you want to stock up for pennies, this is your move.
02:32And rounding out the top 5, the 5-piece 3W high-power infrared IR emitter,
02:37which is a whole different beast from the little 5mm diodes.
02:41These are 700mA, high-power LEDs available in 850nm or 940nm and your choice of 60 or 120-degree
02:50beam angles, which makes them ideal for CCTV cameras, long-range IR illumination,
02:55or any project where you need serious reach. They're only 59 cents for 5, with over 4,000 sold
03:01and a 5-star rating. For raw power at a tiny price, nothing else here touches it.
03:07So there you have it, 5 infrared emitting tube auctions that cover everything from beginner
03:12kits to high-power security builds, and the best part is none of them will break the bank.
03:17All the links are in the description below, so go check them out and grab what fits your project.
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