Does anyone know where i can find the data sheet for the leds? forward voltage and max current?

So I went to gikfun's website and the ir sensor is the VS1838B. You can use VS1838B to search for the data sheet.

Does anybody know what resistor to use with this ir led and arduino?

I have tested the receiver without a resistor and it works fine.

Is the ir receiver tuned to 38 khz or it is just an ir sensor?

Its a 38 khz. Designed to output a low when a 600 uS band of 38khz pulses is received. Normally there is a 900uS dead band between pulse bands. Data is sent by missing and populated bands of pulses.

could this be used for a garage door stop? It says 15m is that true even in broad daylight?

I have not tested it at this distance but i would expect it would work for a normal garage door width, which is much less than 15m.

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Gikfun Infrared Diode Led IR Emission and Receiver for Arduino (Pack of 10 Pairs) EK8460

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Graphics Coprocessor
Infrarossi
Graphics Processor Manufacturer
esooho
Graphics RAM Type
GDDR4
Graphics Ram Size
4 GB

🔆10 pairs of IR emitters & receivers

🔧Easy solderability & durable pins

🛡️High interference resistance

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🚀 Elevate your Arduino projects with IR precision and reliability!

COMPLETE IR PAIR SET - 10 pairs of VS1838B receivers & 940nm IR LEDs for seamless Arduino integration
EFFORTLESS SOLDERING - Oxidation-resistant pins guarantee quick, reliable connections every time
LONG LASTING RELIABILITY - Engineered for consistent performance with extended lifespan—no red storm issues
INTERFERENCE PROOF DESIGN - Built-in IC ensures stable signal reception even in noisy environments
VERSATILE IR APPLICATIONS - Perfect for remote controls, IR cameras, temperature sensors, and more

The Gikfun EK8460 pack includes 10 pairs of 940nm infrared emission LEDs and VS1838B receivers, designed for Arduino projects requiring robust IR communication. Featuring high interference resistance, easy solderability, and durable performance, this set is ideal for remote controls, IR sensing, and temperature measurement applications.

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ASIN	B06XYNDRGF
Antenna Location	Office
Best Sellers Rank	#47,185 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #125 in Optoelectronic Products
Brand	Gikfun
Built-In Media	10 pcs Infrared Receivers and 10 pcs Infrared Emission Tubes
Compatible Devices	arduino boards
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (339)
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Graphics Card Ram	4 GB
Graphics Coprocessor	Infrarossi
Graphics Description	Dedicated
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR4
Manufacturer	Esooho
Memory Clock Speed	1 MHz
Mfr Part Number	4328462662
Model Name	EK8460
Model Number	4328462662
Number of Fans	1
Number of Items	20
UPC	728821645193
Unit Count	20 Count
Video Processor	esooho

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