Aiming a Laser to Open a Magnetic Lock

In this video we discuss how to open a magnetic lock when a laser hits a sensor. We're using a PicoBoo for this as it's a good, inexpensive way to create this effect.
Products shown in this video:
PicoBoo - www.frightprops...
Laser and Light Sensor - www.frightprops...
130lb Magnetic Lock - www.frightprops...

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Would this receiver be programmable with an arduino instead of a picoboo?