Yet another sax reed

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I decided to create my own version of the sax reed, which has some key differences from the original design. Specifically, it requires fewer parameters because it uses a height function instead of slicing. This change allows for much faster rendering, taking around 15 seconds on a 3GHz machine. I encountered some issues with the cited design producing very small gaps between segments that the slicer (CURA) struggled to print correctly. To make things easier, I included one parameter file in the SCAD file, allowing you to quickly switch between different settings. Keep in mind that you'll need the free "dotSCAD" library for the function plotter. You can find it on GitHub; I'm not sure if links are allowed here, but it's definitely worth checking out. Three sample parameter files and their corresponding STL files are included for your reference. The main parameter to adjust the hardness or softness of the reed is, of course, the tip thickness. The "belly" area also plays a role, so feel free to experiment and find the perfect combination that works for you.