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You're describing what you want the code to do. Now you need to make a list of the steps the code needs to do to make that happen. After the list of steps is made, then code them.

What steps...

Please explain what the code is supposed to do. What is it doing now that is wrong? Where does the execution flow go now as events like button presses are made and the timer is started?

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If the "action" is controlled by the timer, start the timer when you want there to be action.

Sounds like you're making progress.

What class are you using with the java command when you try to execute the program?
Does that class have a proper main() method?

What class are you using with the java command? Does that class have a proper main() method?

Looks like the {}s are not properly placed. Make sure the } that ends the class is at the end of the class's definition.

What have you gotten to work so far? What step are you currently working on?
Do you have any specific question about the step you are working on now?