How do I make my block change after a period of time?

[TheMajorN]

Heya,

So, I'm in the middle of making a Salt evaporator block, where you place water inside of it and it fills with water like a cauldron.  I would like, over time, for the blockstate to change so the water level decreases until it is empty with salt at the bottom.

I have no experience using a ticker, so any point in the right direction would be much appreciated!

 

To put in perspective, I have the blockstates of the salt evaporator set to models for when it's full, water level 3, water level 2, empty, etc.  But I'm not sure where to go from there.

 

Here's my github in case you wanna have a look: https://github.com/TheMajorN/sculleryProject/tree/main/src/main

Anything labeled "saltevaporator" is what I'm currently working with.

[poopoodice]

Use a tile entity or see how repeater schedule its state change

[TheGreyGhost]

Try looking at CropsBlock.

[TheMajorN]

Thanks fellas, I'll give those a look