Hello again to the group, I believe that the best solution is the proposal
for Chris Eddy, I will try to use a sensor of pressure to detect the
variations of pressure taken place by the presence of the slate.

I have tried to use laser-diodes but it was not possible to carry out the
reflection of the ray on the slate.



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