it is possible to use the k8055 with java, i have been workin on it this week end, with a little help from mike peter!!! i have translated all of the german documents into english if any one would like a copy of the documents please ask, i ave alo particially translated the programming comments.
I have also used the class written by Wenzlaff and it is an easy to use it to access the K8055. For those who are not able to read German I would recommend to ask Sam (who posted to this thread previously) for his translation of the documentation.